Robert Patterson

Graves

Robert P. Graves passed away on Sunday, May 21 in Hollister, CA at the age of 91. Robert Patterson Graves was born in Tres Pinos, CA on November 11, 1931 to Frank Graves and Carmel Larios Graves. Robert was educated in Tres Pinos and Hollister High School where he became class President. He received his AA degree from Gavilan College. He served in the United States Marine Corp as a Sergeant from 1951-1954. Bob was a local orchardist and farmer. He raised turkeys on what is Ridgemark Golf Course today. Bob was active in the community with youth sports. In 1962, Bob was appointed by President Kennedy as Postmaster of Hollister, CA. He went on to work in Saratoga and Brisbane as their Postmaster. In addition he was elected to the National Secretary Treasure Office of the NAPUS. He retired from the Post Office in 1999.

Bob is survived by his wife Beverly Quinones of Sonora, CA . Bob spent the last four years in Hollister surrounded by his sons, Mike (Kathey) Graves, Bob (Debie) Graves and daughter Kathleen Graves. He is survived by his grandchildren Aaron Graves, Adam Graves, Michaela, and Chase Graves. Great-grandchildren Goldie, Beau, and Elouise.  He is proceeded in death by his parents Frank Graves and Carmel Larios Graves. He is also proceeded in death by his siblings Loretta Graves Hodges of Arizona, Fermin Graves of Santa Maria, California, Laurel Emerson of Michigan, Edna Graves of Arizona, David Graves, and lastly his first wife Carole Graves.