Donald Craig Graf

It may have taken his physical strength but never his indomitable spirit.

Don was born to John & Enone Graf on September 18, 1950, in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

He spent many years at Children’s Hospital until his family moved to California, at which time he stayed at Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles.

He graduated from Righetti High School, attended Allan Hancock College and graduated from Fresno State University, where he received his degree in Marketing. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

In 1977 he married the love of his life Beverly. After retirement he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, his dog, driving his 1961 Buick, fishing, and visiting his brother Mark. He loved seeing what mischief they could get into or out of.

Our family would like to express our deep felt appreciation and gratitude to Dr. George Molina and his staff, especially Naomi, for their great care and compassion. He considered Dr. Molina a great friend.

Don was preceded in death by his father, mother, brothers Matthew and John, and his son Billy.

Don is survived by his wife Beverly, son Donny, daughters Jen and Anna, Anna’s husband Dennis, adopted daughters Glenna and Olecksandra; also his grandchildren: Dustin, Jordan, Makenna, Hunter, Cheyanne, Lindsay, Nina, Victoria, and Anastasiya.

Don is survived by his brother Mark, Mark’s wife Lisa, his sister Therese, Therese’s husband John, his brother Rusty, Rusty’s wife Tracy, and his sister in law Vickie. Don has many nieces, nephews, and day care children whom he loved dearly. Among them are Alexandria, London, Joslyn, Michael, and Stacy.

Rosary and a memorial mass will be held on April 26, 2014 at 2 pm at Sacred Heart Church on 2140 N. Cedar Avenue in Fresno, California.

Private interment will be held at a later date.

Arrangements under the direction of Tinkler Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 475 N Broadway Fresno, CA. 559-233-2101