William W. Griffin
December 03, 1922 - January 11, 2008
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William W. Griffin
December 03, 1922 - January 11, 2008
Obituary
Bill Griffin of Laguna Woods, California died in his home January 11, 2008. He was 85. Bill was born December 3, 1922 to William Griffin and Kathryn Molumby Griffin in Mitchell South Dakota. He attended the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota. Bill enlisted and served in the Navy for three years during World War II. He then returned to the University of South Dakota. There he met and married Elizabeth Ann Carey in Mitchell, South Dakota on November 24, 1948. They had three children; Mary Elizabeth, Grace Eileen and Michael Patrick. After living in Bismarck, North Dakota for thirty years, Bill and Elizabeth retired to Laguna Woods, California where they have resided for twenty years. Bill is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Elizabeth; daughter, Grace Griffin of Seattle, Washington; son, Michael Griffin of Chicago, Illinois and Lise Levi. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Elizabeth, who leaves behind daughters, Caitlin Elizabeth, Hannah Kathleen and Jane Francis and their father, Tom Oliverius.
4 responses to William W. Griffin
Kathleen Brown says:
January 17, 2008
Liz, Grace and Mike,
So sorry to hear about your lose, you are in our thoughts and prayers.Bill was a larger then life guy, I know we will never forget him.
Kathy & Pat
Joyce Fetch says:
January 18, 2008
Liz: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Although I didn’t know Bill, I’m sure he was as special a person as you are. God be with you always. Love, Joyce
Kathy Garrity Brown says:
January 19, 2008
Dear Liz, Grace and Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know the comfort of friends and sweet memories will ease your hearts at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you. My memories of your family are very dear to my heart. Love Kathy Garrity Brown
The Kindred Family says:
February 21, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. May Almighty God Ps.34:6 and the caring thoughts of others help you and your family through this difficult time.