June 22, 1926 - January 6, 2021
Martha Jane Graber (Dolly), 94, passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2021. Born on June 22, 1926 to Martha and Leo Perry in San Jose, California. After graduating from San Jose High School in 1944, she worked for the Del Monte Cannery and then as a PBX operator for many years.
In 1949 she met the love of her life, William Charles Graber (Bill) at a dance and they wed that same year. They loved to dance to the tunes of Patsy Cline and were always on the dance floor for Leroy Brown. They enjoyed 40 years together until his passing in 1990.
Dolly was a loving and wonderful wife and mother to their four children:
Bill, Tom, Susan, and John. She was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St Francis Cabrini for over 60 years.
Dolly’s favorite activities included game shows, cross word puzzles, reading, and a late in life talent for painting. Her favorite place to go was always Santa Cruz Beach where she lived with her family in her early years.
She treasured her family and loved spending every moment with them. She will truly be missed and leaves behind her children, Bill Graber (Sheri), Tom Graber (Toni), Susan Gardner (John), and John Graber (Traci). Her sister, Gloria Carlson, 9 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 1:30 pm, Grace Chapel at Oak Hill Memorial Park, in San Jose, California.
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