Grace C. Graver

Grace C. Graver, age 93, a lifelong resident of the Sterling Heights/Romeo area, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017.  Grace was born April 10, 1923 in Eastpointe, MI., the daughter of Peter and Jennie (Peters) Viviano.  She married N. Edward Graver on August 30, 1947 and he preceded her in death on August 28, 1976.  Grace worked for 20 years at GM Photographic located within the General Motors Tech Center in Warren until she retired in 1980.   Her hobby was traveling, but she loved just spending time with her many grandchildren & great grandchildren.     Grace is survived by her children:  Edward (Noelle) Graver and Judi Bourgeois both of Imlay City .  She is also survived by grandchildren: Heidi Schalau, Heather Sample, Christine Rodriguez, Sarah, Edward, Emily, Leslie and Alexandra Graver, David and Jillian Bourgeois, and Ashley Johnson.  She is also survived by 15 great grand children and l brother, William Viviano of Barrington , Ill.   She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Julie Graver.     Funeral services will take place on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 11 AM at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home of Romeo with Rev. Mark Evans officiating.  Burial will follow at the Bruce-Armada Cemetery .  Visitation is on Sunday from 3-8 PM.