Eric Graves passed away on December 10, 2019, at the age of 38 years, with his parents by his side.
Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jerold and Louise Graves and Karen Gano; his uncle, Randy Graves; and the love of his life, girlfriend, Meagan Bonestroo. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Jill; brothers: Jeremiah (Grace) and Jesse; a trio of spitfire nieces: [redacted] a large, loving extended family; an armada of life-long friends; and numerous devoted caregivers.
Born with cerebral palsy, Eric endured surgeries, braces, and daily pain without complaint. In his 38 years, he never allowed his condition to become a restriction. He won multiple ribbons and medals in the Special Olympics, traveled across the country, dominated video games, swam with dolphins, traveled to watch his favorite teams (Go Chiefs!), and even won himself a backyard wrestling championship or two in his heyday.
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Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jerold and Louise Graves and Karen Gano; his uncle, Randy Graves; and the love of his life, girlfriend, Meagan Bonestroo. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Jill; brothers: Jeremiah (Grace) and Jesse; a trio of spitfire nieces: [redacted] a large, loving extended family; an armada of life-long friends; and numerous devoted caregivers.
Born with cerebral palsy, Eric endured surgeries, braces, and daily pain without complaint. In his 38 years, he never allowed his condition to become a restriction. He won multiple ribbons and medals in the Special Olympics, traveled across the country, dominated video games, swam with dolphins, traveled to watch his favorite teams (Go Chiefs!), and even won himself a backyard wrestling championship or two in his heyday.
Sanborn Hartley Funeral Home
Eric Graves passed away on December 10, 2019, at the age of 38 years, with his parents by his side.
Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jerold and Louise Graves and Karen Gano; his uncle, Randy Graves; and the love of his life, girlfriend, Meagan Bonestroo. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Jill; brothers: Jeremiah (Grace) and Jesse; a trio of spitfire nieces: [redacted] a large, loving extended family; an armada of life-long friends; and numerous devoted caregivers.
Born with cerebral palsy, Eric endured surgeries, braces, and daily pain without complaint. In his 38 years, he never allowed his condition to become a restriction. He won multiple ribbons and medals in the Special Olympics, traveled across the country, dominated video games, swam with dolphins, traveled to watch his favorite teams (Go Chiefs!), and even won himself a backyard wrestling championship or two in his heyday.
Sanborn Hartley Funeral Home
Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jerold and Louise Graves and Karen Gano; his uncle, Randy Graves; and the love of his life, girlfriend, Meagan Bonestroo. He is survived by his parents, Larry and Jill; brothers: Jeremiah (Grace) and Jesse; a trio of spitfire nieces: [redacted] a large, loving extended family; an armada of life-long friends; and numerous devoted caregivers.
Born with cerebral palsy, Eric endured surgeries, braces, and daily pain without complaint. In his 38 years, he never allowed his condition to become a restriction. He won multiple ribbons and medals in the Special Olympics, traveled across the country, dominated video games, swam with dolphins, traveled to watch his favorite teams (Go Chiefs!), and even won himself a backyard wrestling championship or two in his heyday.
Sanborn Hartley Funeral Home
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