Peggy Lou Graber

A reception to celebrate her life will be held this Saturday, November 19th from noon - 2 PM at Saint Paul Presbyterian Church, 18901 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80013.

Peggy was born on November 3, 1935, in Plainville, KS, to George and Lettie Dodrill. The youngest of six children, she had five older brothers.

She graduated from Englewood High School in 1954, and was a regular at her class reunions, including her sixty eighth earlier this year. She cherished many lifelong friendships starting in her formative years.

She was an athlete who participated in softball and basketball in both competitive and recreational leagues. Her brother Marvin coached many of her teams, and she often played with her sister-in-law Hope.

In 1956 she married Jacob Leroy “Pete” Graber. Pete and Peg raised their four children Kellie, Jerry, Janelle, and Karl in Littleton, CO. Together, they owned and operated G&S Automotive and Machine Shop for nearly 40 years. They were members of a camping group called the Mountain Goats and spent many weekends enjoying the great outdoors from their motorhome. They always looked forward to their next cruising and traveling adventure.

She was a long-time member of Chatfield Sertoma, the Littleton Citizens Academy, and the Footprinters Association, and enjoyed many years of volunteering with them.

Peg lived life to the fullest and loved spending time with her friends and family. She was an avid Broncos fan who was always up for grabbing a cup of coffee or glass of wine. Her big personality and wicked sense of humor will be fondly remembered by those who loved her.

Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and husband. She Is survived by her children Kellie (Bernie) King, Jerry (Lori) Graber, Janelle (Kent) Pearce, and Karl (Kim) Graber, her nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and loved ones.