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Robert Graser Obituary
The family of Robert "Rob" Graser is mourning his loss after he suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on June 4, 2022 at the age of 55 years old. He is affectionately remembered and will truly be missed by his soul mate, best friend and wife of 35 years, Laura Graser. Rob is also survived by his two sons Mitch and Will, his mother Deloris Graser, his sister Holly Houston and brother Troy Graser. Rob was preceded in death by his father Marv Graser and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Rob was born on September 30, 1966 in Bountiful, Utah. When he was a teenager, he moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ where he met the love of his life and his future wife while in high school. Rob and Laura were married in Sedona, AZ on August 9, 1986 and they have shared an amazing and truly wonderful life together, albeit too short.
Rob earned his Bachelor of Science degree at Hawthorne University and became an aviation pilot and administrator. Captain Rob Graser has served in multiple roles as a pilot, check airman, assistant and chief pilot and the manager of Flight Standards at SkyWest Airlines for over 26 years. Everyone who has worked with Rob will say that he is a pilot's pilot and that his spirit, commitment and dedication to doing the right thing will always remain with them in the flight deck.
Rob's time with us has been cut short and he will be forever missed. He leaves behind countless memories of love, friendship, laughter and a steadfast dedication to his family and friends. Rob was truly a kind, loyal, respectful, dedicated friend and a committed family man. He will forever remain in our hearts.
Memorial services and reception will take place at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, June 14th at 1:00 pm. The address is 10150 E. Bellevue Ave., Greenwood Village, CO 80111. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial donation to the American Heart Association or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund in Rob's honor.
Rest well and Godspeed Rob. We love you.
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Steve carson
June 19, 2022
Gone far to soon. I had the opportunity to meet Rob while I was based in Denver. Very nice guy to sit in the terminal and chat with
Zach Young
June 19, 2022
Rob was a Skywest favorite. He touched so many pilots' lives. I have known Rob from my first days at Skywest in TUS. You always knew Rob would have your back. My heart broke when I heard the news of his passing. Still breaks. Loved seeing him around. Im going to miss him so much.
Rob Roberts SkyWest Airlines
June 19, 2022
I Just wanted to offer my sincere condolences to the Graser family and to say that Rob was a highly respected and well liked Chief Pilot and coworker to all. I remember sitting in his office a few times over the years when he was the Denver Chief Pilot and then Director of Standards listening to him talk about his family or a recent motorcycle ride that he had gone on. He cared deeply about the people who worked under him but even more so his family. He worked hard to help get the flight operations and standards department where it is at today but also I´m sure he worked even harder for his family! May Rob Rest In Peace and I hope the Graser family can take peace and comfort in looking back on some wonderful memories with Rob as not just a great SkyWest employee but a husband and father also. Gods speed Rob! We´ve got it from here sir.
Brad and Jody Mack
June 19, 2022
Our hearts go out to Laura, Mitch , Will, and the whole family. The loss and sadness we feel can be only a fraction of the pain and loss you feel. Rob was the best of the best, as a friend and a boss. We were deeply saddened to hear of his passing and will never forget how he touched our lives.
He was the first Chief Pilot I knew, and I was scared to death when I had to go see him for my probationary review. Within minutes in his office, all fear set aside, he had me laughing and relaxed. He had a way of being all business when it was called for, but all friend and mentor always. He had our backs, and we had his. His deep care for others was always evident and appreciated, and a great model for us all! How we move on from such a loss is not known, but I know he would tell us "keep going, and never take it out on others, they're doing their best".
Rob was an amazing leader and friend, inspiring everyone to do their best and treat others with respect. He led by example with a big heart, and will live on in so many of us here.
"But since it fell into my lot
That I should rise and you should not
I'll gently rise and softly call
Good night and joy be to you all"
Good night Rob, rest in peace. We'll do our best.
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William Wright
June 18, 2022
The words do not come to me express my deepest sympathy for the Graser family. Truly the best chief pilot I have ever had, who kept me out of trouble and cared about me, my family and my career. It is an understatement to say that he will be missed.
Bob Romito
June 18, 2022
I was so saddened to hear of Rob´s sudden passing. I first flew with Rob as a new first officer when PDX first opened in 1998. He was welcoming and we had a great time flying together. Our paths would cross every so often over the last 23 years, and I always enjoyed catching up and talking about the good old Brasilia days. I know it´s little comfort at this time, but I want Rob´s family to know how much he was liked, admired, and respected by his fellow pilots. Even after he went into management, he was a guy that line pilots could count on to have their back. That means a lot. He will be sorely missed by this pilot group.
Fred Miller
June 17, 2022
The loss of Rob came many decades too soon. I can only offer Laura, Mitch and Will my deepest sympathy and the promise that we will see him again.
Rob and I met in CRJ transition class in January 2003. We then helped start up the Tucson base, he as a Captain and me as First Officer. In fact, I took the above photo of Rob during our first month of flying together. Rob was a joy to fly with and the best "Boss" to work for. He was always there to chew my butt when needed, as it frequently was, but he always motivated me to want to do better. His mentoring made me a much better pilot and Captain. I can´t thank Rob enough for all he did for me. Thinking of him will always put a smile on my face and gratitude in my heart. God speed Rob.
Josh mckeen
June 14, 2022
I met Rob in Tucson in 2005. He was definitely a pilots pilot. He was Kind, considerate , had a good sense of humor and was a great aviator. I enjoyed chatting it up with him years later when i ended up in Denver and would have down time in between flights. Always a tailwind now. Rest In Peace Rob.
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