Finley, Washington --- Robert Lee Graham, 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Washington. He was born on February 23, 1948 in Pasco, Washington and remained in the Tri-Cities area during his life. Bob attended schools in Richland; he was a "Bomber" graduating from Columbia High School. Following graduation, he served with distinction in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman in the Vietnam conflict. Returning home, he eventually worked for 35 years in the nuclear industry for Areva Inc. During his life he enjoyed fishing, duck and deer hunting, camping with his family and a variety of hobbies. The Bob Graham family settled on a little piece of acreage in rural Finley with animals, chickens, a little farming and numerous projects. Bob was a detailed planner and enjoyed designing and building. His key hobby was beekeeping, constructing his custom hives and harvesting honey. Bob's activities and life was shared by his loving wife of 37 years Cathy (formerly Peterson), son Jeremy and daughter Michelle. Bob lived the best of a simple life on his land with his family and dogs. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Graham, and brother, Dale Graham. He is survived by his Wife and Children, sister Shirley Ann Sturdivant, and sister Kathleen Graham.