Shirley Mae Graver

Mrs. Graver passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the Colonnades Assisted Living Facility following a long illness at the age of 91. She was born on July 12, 1931 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Louis and Raephillia (Johnson) Christian. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and was a homemaker raising her seven children. She married her husband, Phillip John Graver on September 16, 1950 at St. Mary's Church in Bay City.
Mrs. Graver is survived by her six children and their spouses, Susan (Joe) Williams, Linda Thompson and Bob Naismith, Phillip Jr. (Barb) Graver, Mary (Tim) Meyers of Kawkawlin, David Graver, and Patricia Graver and Roland Barth; son-in-law, Glenn (Joy) Knochel; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and sister, Barbra Sauve. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Phillip John Graver; daughter, Donna Lee Knochel; brother, Jack Christian; sister-in-law, Margaret and three brother-in-law's, Edward Sauve, Robert Graver and Richard Graver.
In honoring the wishes of Mrs. Graver cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.