Bette W. Griggs
1930 - 2008
Bette W. Griggs
1930 - 2008
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BORN
1930
DIED
2008
Bette Griggs Obituary
Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the mortuary. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a hospice of your choice.
Bette was born January 24, 1930, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Pryor Lehenbauer in 1949, in Davenport. Later she married James E. Griggs on November 12, 1960, in Rock Island. He died April 5, 2000. Bette worked for over fifteen years at John Deere prior to her retirement. Bette attended New Life Assembly of God Church in Moline.
Those left to honor her memory include children, James (Fiona) Lehenbauer, Rome, Italy, Steven (Terry) Lehenbauer, Fairfield, Calif., Michael Lehenbauer, Greenville, S.C., Jane (Clayton) Allsbrow, Tupelo, Miss., Dr. David (Constance) Lehenbauer, Sedona, AZ, Scott Griggs, Bettendorf, stepchildren: Dr. James A. Griggs, Sierra Vista, Ariz. and Pamela (Gerald)Edwards, Poyen, Ark., twenty-three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and her brother, Richard McGrath, Bettendorf. Her parents, granddaughter, Jami Steenbock, three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
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Bonnie Griggs
July 2, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Janella Rosenthal
July 2, 2008
You all have my sympathy and your all in my prayers. I will miss Bette (Boo Boo) very much...I worked with her for over 12 years at John Deere and enjoyed her compainship then and now. We emailed often and spoke on the phone 4 to 5 times a year. I promised her lunch when I retired(8/29/2008) I'm so sorry that I won't be able to enjoy that with her now. I so wish she would have let me know. I'll miss her very much as I know you all will. P. S.: Love you Boo Boo
Tim Long
July 1, 2008
Steve and all, I can't be there, but my thoughts are with all of you. Your Mom was one of the nicest people I ever met. No matter how many years passed, she always knew my name and asked about my family. She was a pleasure to know and raised a great bunch of kids. Thanks for the memories.....Tim
Seth Rowland American Family Insurance Seth Rowland Agency
July 1, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bette was always one of my favorites, she will be missed dearly.
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Kathy Reese
June 30, 2008
It seems that we are all so far away from each other. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember the many trips you all made to Virginia Beach. Steven helping us out when we moved to Tahoe. Family reunions in Ladora. Take care. If there is any support we can offer, please let us know. Love , Kathy (Adcock) Reese
Vynn
June 30, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to
Cousin Bette's children, and Brother,
Richard. "Nineteen cousins all were we, we will miss you, Dear Bette!"
barbara clow
June 30, 2008
i am so sorry to see that betty has passed away. i worked with her as a young women on the assembly line at eagle signal and remember her with fondnest. she and the rest of our team, arlene, darlene, delores and marlas all shared their life stories as we worked tirelessly together, and became friends. i learned so much from them. unfortunately we all went our seperate ways after eagle signal was sold but i will always remember the women who had the most influenece on me. god bless all those good and not so good souls from those early days.
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