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Robert Graves Obituary
Robert "Robbie" Graves passed unexpectedly and entered his eternal home in Heaven on May 29, 2017. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona April 18, 1990. Robert served in the United States Air Force from 2009 to 2013. He was stationed in Japan and deployed to Iraq. Most recently he worked as a train conductor on the BSNF railroad in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He is survived by his son Michael Graves, his mother Andrina Shields, his father and step mother Robert and Jennifer Graves, his sister Taylore Graves and half siblings Joshua, Jordan, Abigail, Alexandrea. Tommy, Chase and cousin/brother Bobby. He is also survived by countless family members and friends that love him deeply. Services will be held on Friday, June 2 at Phoenix Memorial Park. 200 W. Beardsley Road. Phoenix, Arizona 85027 at 11:30 am. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Robert's name to Camp Hope, Houston. P.O. Box 690748. Houston, Texas 77269. www.ptsdusa.org. Claudia Barling 602-754-7383
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Pat
June 8, 2017
I'm truly sorry for the loss you have suffered. Please pour out your heart in prayer to God, and receive the comfort and strength you need. He loves you and wants to help you get through this difficult time.
Maureen O'Halloran
June 4, 2017
Andrina, Jack and I are so sorry.. We would have gone to the memorial but didn't realize until it had passed. Our hearts are breaking for you and Taylor. He spent his childhood next door to us. We were able to watch him grow and mature into an honorable man who went onto serve his country. This pain as a parent is beyond comprehension. I hope that soon we will be able to see you when you are ready. Poor little Taylore too. Give her a hug from us. Jack's phone number has not changed. We would love to get together.. I pray for God's peace be with you and Taylore. Love you both !! Mo and Jack.
Brandon Anderson
June 2, 2017
Sadness grips my heart as I know it does everyone that is close to Rob, but be encouraged the time of seperation is only for a short time for those who are seperated by death in the lord, and i know Rob is at home with our lord Jesus waiting the reunion of friends and family in heaven.
Please know my heart goes out to all the friends and family in this time of tempory loss.
J Rash
June 2, 2017
When I heard the news I could not believe it. I am very saddened to learn that my fellow railroad brother is gone I worked with rob in grand forks. Got to know him pretty well and it blew are minds that we met in grand forks as adults but grew up less than a mile away from each other in Arizona. May god bless you and your family rob and know that your railroad brothers here in grand forks miss you
Chrystal Allred
June 2, 2017
I had the privilege of being one of the drivers on the BNSF property where Rob worked. He was a riot to work with. All he had to do to get a ride was show a little leg. It was a way we passed the time at work. Stupid little jokes. This breaks my heart to hear of his passing. May comfort and peace wrap around the family and those close to him. Rest in Paradise Rob. You are missed.
The Passa Family
June 2, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rob. We were Rob's neighbors in Grand Forks, ND. Our two boys really enjoyed playing with Rob, Michael and his dog. Rob opened his house to the boys, he always made them feel welcomed, treats and all. We are blessed for the moments we shared with him.
Asking for God's strength and peace,
June 2, 2017
Sending Sympathy to his family.
Tom and Beth Newkirk Clinton, Utah
Jenny Arel
June 2, 2017
Sympathy to the family of Robert. I worked with him to purchase his home in Grand Forks last year and enjoyed getting to know him. My heart breaks for your entire family!
God's Peace during this difficult time.
Jenny Arel
Aaron Shields
June 2, 2017
When I heard the news I felt as if my heart had been ripped from my chest. The whole family wanted to come to the service including Caryn in OK but we just couldn't manage it with the quick scheduling for the service. We are all so deeply sorry and everyone has been grieving for days. As the boy's Uncle I can only look at this as a failing on my part - I wish we had been closer and I wish I had reached out and been someone more important in his life. We are with you all in spirit and I can't express enough our deep condolences for all family and friends involved. We are there with you in grief friends. Robbie is in a better place now I am certain of that. Please accept my condolences and all my hopes and best wishes in the grieving process over the weeks, months and years to come. Very Respectfully.
Aaron R. Shields
LtColonel, US Army (Retired)
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