Grange Robert Alves

Grange Robert Alves, age 79, passed away on December 26, 2018 following a brief illness. Born in Cleveland, Grange graduated from Solon High School. Thereafter, he was stationed at the U.S. Army Baumholder Military Base in Germany where he served as a mechanic. Following his military service, he attended The Ohio State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in 1968. He went on to work at Dow Chemical in Texas before moving to Montana to become a cattle rancher in the 1970's. He returned to the Cleveland area after reconnecting with his former high school classmate, Patricia "Tish," who he married on April 21, 1990. Grange loved animals, playing his grand piano, and belly laughs. He is survived by his daughter, Lillian (husband Todd Bane) and granddaughters Bridget and Brenna of Denver and five step-children: George, Kerry, Leslie, Bruce, and Tim. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tish, and siblings Joyce and Keith Alves.

Memorial Service will be held Saturday February 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ 17751 Chillicothe Road Chagrin Falls, OH 44023. Reception immediately following the memorial service at Burntwood Tavern located at 33675 Solon Road Solon, OH 44139. In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations to the Cleveland Orchestra or the Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village.
 

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