Noel Stipp Graves, M.D. Obituary (1924

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Dr. Noel S. Graves, M.D. Dr. Noel S. Graves, M.D., age 89, of Hanover, Indiana,entered this life on April 22, 1924 in Muncie, Indiana the loving son of the late, Earle Philip and Leona Hazel Stipp Graves. He was raised in Muncie and was a 1941 graduate of Muncie Central High School. On October 23, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana he was inducted into the United States Army. He served as a medical laboratory technician during World War II and was honorably discharged from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on December 16, 1944. Noel was united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Rosalee Marks on April 27, 1946 in Bloomington, Indiana. This happy marriage of sixty years was blessed with a daughter, Ann and a son, David. He received his pre-med from Ball State University and his doctorate degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Graves then interned at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. While in college he became a member of the Phi Chi Medical Fraternity. Dr. Graves moved to Vevay in 1950 where he began his Board Certified Family Practice located in the medical building at 305 East Main Street serving the community from 1950-1968. In 1968, he began a residency of pathology in Indianapolis, but moved to Madison as he was invited into the Madison Clinic Practice. It was at the Madison Clinic that he began serving his patients from Switzerland County, Jefferson County and the surrounding areas where he remained in practice until he retired in 1999. Dr. Graves served as the Health Officer of Switzerland County for 24 years and for the Jefferson County Health Department for three years. He also served as the Medical Director for the Nurse Managed Clinic in Vevay for three years. He was a charter member of the National World War II Museum, member of the Madison Country Club, Switzerland Baptist Church, IU Alumni Association and Ball State Alumni Association. Dr. Graves was an avid reader and proud of his library in his home, enjoyed collecting stamps, going on cruises with his late wife, playing solitaire on the computer, socializing with family and friends. Dr. Graves died on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at 6:45 a.m. at his home in Hanover, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Dr. Graves will be missed by his loving daughter, Ann Graves of Hanover, Indiana; his loving son, David L. Graves of Homer Glen, Illinois; his grandson, John Graves and his wife, Kerri of Merrionette Park, Illinois; his granddaughter, Jennifer Rada and her husband, Don of Lockport, Illinois; his great grandchildren, Alyssa, Kyle and Natalie Rada of all of Lockport, Illinois; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earle Philip and Leona Hazel Stipp Graves; his beloved wife of sixty years, Rosalee Marks Graves, died July 28, 2006; his daughter in law, Christine "Chris" Hill Graves; his brother, Philip Graves, died June 15, 2013; and his half brother, Earle "Bud" Graves. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., by Dr. Marc "Sonny" Hays at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens,9306 North US 421 near Madison, Indiana VISITATION Friends may call Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORS A final salute will be conducted on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. Full military honors will be conducted at the graveside by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the King's Daughters' Hospital Foundation. Cards are available at the funeral home.