Winferd Graves, Jr.

Winferd Walter Graves, Jr. passed away peacefully on February 1, 2012 at home. Walt bravely battled pulmonary fibrosis for almost 3 years with dignity, humor, and the love and support of family and friends. Walt was born March 3, 1939 in Fairfax, Missouri. He graduated from Northeast High School and the University of Missouri, later receiving his master's degree in industrial safety. Walt retired from NKC Schools, after teaching industrial arts for 37 years. He loved his family, traveling, and woodworking.He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marilyn; 2 daughters, Jill Dwyer and Corrie Tice (Bill); 4 grandchildren, Ethan and Finnegan Dwyer and Lillian and Liam Walter Tice; his siblings, Bill Graves (Cheech), Chris Yeoman (Gary), Kenny Graves (Martha), and Roger Graves (Brenda).Memorial service is 1:00 p.m. Sunday, February 5 at Mount Moriah Terrace Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to North Oak Christian Church, where Walt was a member for 35 years:  9900 North Oak Trfwy, KCMO 64155 or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, online at www.pulmonaryfibrosisfoundation.org or by mail: 811 W. Evergreen Ave, Suite 204, Chicago, Il 60641. Please include Walt's name with your donation. Online condolences may be left at www.mountmoriahterracepark.comArrangements under the direction of Mount Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home; 801 N.W. 108th Street; Kansas City, MO. (816) 734-5500

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