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Lawrence Burton “Laurie” Graves

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Birth	:	21 Nov 1925 Bay City, Bay County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 2011 Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Elm Lawn Cemetery, Bay City, Bay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5889015, -83.8591995
Description	:	GRAVES, Lawrence Burton of Bay City, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011, at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, age 85. He lived the last two years in Grosse Pointe. Born November 21, 1925, in Bay City, to James Randall and Dorothy Ross Graves, he was proud of his Scottish heritage and a member of the Ross clan on his mother's side. Known by friends and family as Laurie, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bay City, where he was a deacon, usher, taught Sunday school and served on many committees. His memberships included... Read More	GRAVES, Lawrence Burton of Bay City, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011, at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, age 85. He lived the last two years in Grosse Pointe. Born November 21, 1925, in Bay City, to James Randall and Dorothy Ross Graves, he was proud of his Scottish heritage and a member of the Ross clan on his mother's side. Known by friends and family as Laurie, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bay City, where he was a deacon, usher, taught Sunday school and served on many committees. His memberships included Rotary Club of Bay City, Bay City Elks Club and the Saginaw Bay Yacht Club. Mr. Graves is survived by his wife of 62 years, Minette Risser Graves. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Ross. Growing up in Bay City, he attended Bay City Central High School. Upon graduation in 1942, he joined the U.S. Navy. He was proud of his officer training which included attendance at the University of Michigan and Harvard University. During his service, he was assigned to the USS Blue Ridge and the USS Wasach command ships. His tour of duty took him to Okinawa and the China Sea where he experienced typhoons, kamikaze bombers and the crossing of the international date line. After his honorable discharge in 1947, Mr. Graves graduated from Central Michigan University. He continued his service in the naval reserve earning the designation of lieutenant. Although his service in the reserves made him eligible to serve in the Korean War, he was not called. He earned a pilot's license and purchased an Air Coupe, which he often referred to as his second love, which afforded him many hours of flight. He was an avid hunter and loved boating, archery, skiing and football. After a career in banking, Mr. Graves purchased and managed Graves Magazine Inc., a magazine and book distributorship, until he retired in 1981. Mr. Graves' family said he was a man of honor, who built his life on family, hard work and love. He will be deeply missed.

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Lawrence Burton “Laurie” Graves's memorial is located at: Elm Lawn Cemetery, Bay City, Bay County, USA.
When did Lawrence Burton “Laurie” Graves death?
Lawrence Burton “Laurie” Graves death on 31 Oct 2011 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA
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Latitude: 43.5889015
Longitude: -83.8591995

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Minette Kay Risser Graves

(1928 - 2014)

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Coordinate: 43.5889015, -83.8591995

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Coordinate: 43.6019000, -83.9060800

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Coordinate: 43.6156500, -83.8942520

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Coordinate: 43.6613998, -83.9436035

23. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
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