Earl Leonard Graves was born the son of Henry Leonard Graves and Rowena Isabel Evert, at Beatrice, Nebraska, U.S.A., December 22, 1904. He was married to Pauline Katherine Haupert, June 16, 1924. To this union three children were born, Shirley (Mrs. F. N. McHenry) of California, Jackie (Mrs. Red Eikerman) of New Norway, and Dale of the Malmo area.
Mr. Graves was active in farming from 1920, at the age of 16, until the time of his passing, except for a short period of time when the family moved to California and he welded in the shipyard. As a young man he enjoyed playing baseball and in his later years was an avid curler.
He was very interested in agriculture, gardening and flowers and spent time each day of the summer admiring the flowers. Poppies were his favorite flower, but he also loved roses. His grandchildren were very important to him and he was especially proud of his five great grandsons.
This was the sixtieth year of theyr marriage.
Mr. Graves is survived by one sister, Ida Eggleston of Wetaskiwin.

Memorial Services First United Church, Wetaskiwin Monday, February 20, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. Officiating Pastor Marvel Morgan. Honorary Pallbearers: Glen Bussard, Martin Dyberg, Gordon Bye, Zene Cleland, Roscoe Grant, Donald Angus.
Baker Funeral Chapel Ltd., Wetaskiwin, Alberta.