Gregory Don Graves
Gregory Don Graves was born on July 6, 1951, in Hood River to Donald and Betty Graves. He spent most of his life in Dallesport, felling timber or driving a log truck; and he was always building something in his shop. He loved to fish and hunt and also enjoyed trap shooting. Greg had two daughters, Delena and Taralee. After his girls were grown, Greg was ready for a change and moved to Alaska, the land of wilderness and wildlife, a perfect fit.
While in Alaska working, Greg met Doreen Fisk. Greg married Doreen, the love of his life, his best friend and soul mate. Doreen and Greg shared a beautiful home in Wasilla, Alaska.
Greg graduated from Lyle High School in 1969. His loves were Doreen, his girls, his grandchildren, and, of course, fishing and hunting. He was a “manly man” with a big soft heart, true and loyal to everyone. He loved his family dearly and was a son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend.
While going the extra distance, to always make everything perfect, Greg suffered a work related injury, which ultimately claimed his life on July 3, 2010. However, he did not go without a fight in true Greg fashion.
Greg is survived by his wife, Doreen Graves; his two daughters, Delena Graves and Taralee Eaton and her husband Mark; his three grandchildren, Mikayla, Tristyn, and one on the way; his mother and father, Don and Betty Graves; his two brothers, Doug Graves and his wife Redd, Kip Graves and his wife Julie; two sisters, Robin Urness and her husband Tim, Tami Toth and her husband Andy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
An informal celebration of Greg’s life will be held at the home of Greg’s parents, Don and Betty Graves, at 1621 Dallesport Road, Dallesport, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 19. Bring stories and/or photos to share. A memorial will be held in Wasilla, Alaska, at a later date.
