Donald A. Graber

Don and I go back along time one of my earliest meeting was at boy scout camp and working together in alliance oh
Jean and I took several trips with Arlene andDon . Boyd

Dear Arlene and family
Since I have known you and Don for about 54 yrs, I have so many memories. Some I remember most were when K L and I lost our ice cream money and we sat on a street curb pretending to cry so someone would stop and give us money. Guess who stopped, Don and Arlene. Don didn't give us any money, he just yelled at us for pulling such a dumb stunt. When I got older and baby sat Jerry, Don would tease this then shy girl with no mercy. As a teen I have great memories...

It is with a heavy heart that I say good bye and see you later to my friend and Uncle Don. The times Don and Arline came to AZ was not to visit me it was to find the lost dutchmans gold. :) There was not a phone conversation with him that we did not talk about the mine and where it was located. It is with great honor that I will take a part of Don to stay and protect his mine in AZ.

We have felt honored to have known Don as a professional and as a friend. He was always dependable and inspirational in his relationships.
Rest in peace, Don
Maxine and Bill Leurck

as a carpentry contractor in dunedin for 25 years, i always looked foreward to working with don. this is certainly the end of an era in my life. my thoughts are with you all.

Dear Arlene and family,Jean and I have read the entries in your guest book.That says it all.I have been privileged to know Don fivty eight years.We always enjoyed our visits and trips together.He was a good man who enloyed his work and his customers.Our prayers are with you.Boyd and Jean Webster

I have fond memories of him during the times that Vicki, my sister Lisa and I played in Miss Softball America at Fisher Field in Dunedin. He was always encouraging and full of life. I want to leave the Graber family with a couple of my favorite quotes:
1) God understands our prayers even when we can't find the words to say them. ~Author Unknown
2) Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland

My dad, where do I begin? He has taken care of us and looked out for us since we were babies. It continued until his death. He always had a story to tell and words of wisdom from him or from God. He was unselfish, lovable, fun loving, and hard working. Those were just some of his good qualities. He loved adventures and making everyday into an adventure. I will miss him greatly, but he will always be a part of me. I was fortunate to have a sweet ending with my dad the night before he...

Instead of the usual dread of plumbing problems, I found myself looking forward to a visit and a story from Mr. Graber. I'll never forget the time he turned off the outside main water valve in the middle of my 16 year old daughters hour-long showers! We laughed about that every time he came by the house. It was a priviledge to have known him. He will certainly be missed.