Carie-Graves-Obituary

Carie Graves

Spring Green, Wisconsin

1953 - 2021

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Graves, Carie

SPRING GREEN - Carie Graves was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, coach, mentor and friend. She was also a legend in women's rowing, and a two-time Olympic medalist in the sport. Surrounded by her family, Carie passed away from complications of early-onset...

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This was a sad notice to stumble upon. Carie's father and my father George met at the UW on the crew team. They were life-long best friends. My father spoke so highly of Carie and we watched the 1976 Olympics and cheered on her win. What an amazing life she lived! Gone but not forgotten. With love, Susan Seymour Canale

RIP Carie. My stint at UW Madison was just before yours. Beautiful times they were. I just saw a TV documentary honoring you, and woman's rowing at Wisconsin. You continue to be a true inspiration to all...and now to me. For that I will always be most grateful. RIP my never-met good friend. You lived exceptionally well.

i well always be thinking of you '' BUTCH ''