Obituary for Dean Graves
Earl Dean Graves or “Dean” as he was known by all, a longtime resident of Thatcher, entered into eternal life Saturday afternoon, July 7, 2018, at his residence, following a lengthy illness. He was 84.
Dean was born June 18, 1934 in the farming community of Antelope Flats, Texas, to Edith Grant and Carl Sanford Graves. (Birth Certificate states Brice, Hall, Texas.)
Dean is survived by: his wife of 52 years, Loretta Jane Hawkins; and his sons, Randy Graves and Gary Graves.
Preceding Dean in death was: his daughter, Kristine Faith; a step-son, Marden Rasmussen; his mother, Edith Jewel Grant; his father, Carl Sanford Sr.; a half -sister, Alma Garner; and his brother, Carl Sanford, Jr.
In honoring Dean’s wishes, his body was donated to the University of Arizona Willed Body Program for medical research purposes.
A Celebration of Dean’s Life is currently pending and will be announced at a later date.
Obituary for Dean Graves
Earl Dean Graves or “Dean” as he was known by all, a longtime resident of Thatcher, entered into eternal life Saturday afternoon, July 7, 2018, at his residence, following a lengthy illness. He was 84.
Dean was born June 18, 1934 in the farming community of Antelope Flats, Texas, to Edith Grant and Carl Sanford Graves. (Birth Certificate states Brice, Hall, Texas.)
Dean is survived by: his wife of 52 years, Loretta Jane Hawkins; and his sons, Randy Graves and Gary Graves.
Preceding Dean in death was: his daughter, Kristine Faith; a step-son, Marden Rasmussen; his mother, Edith Jewel Grant; his father, Carl Sanford Sr.; a half -sister, Alma Garner; and his brother, Carl Sanford, Jr.
In honoring Dean’s wishes, his body was donated to the University of Arizona Willed Body Program for medical research purposes.
A Celebration of Dean’s Life is currently pending and will be announced at a later date.
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