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Omer Griffin Obituary
He married Penelope Moor, also of Denver, Colorado in Feb. 1943.
He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy on active duty from Aug. 1942 - Aug. 1945. He was aboard the USS Sterret (DD-407) in the Pacific theater of World War II. His ship was involved in the major sea battles of the Pacific.
He was admitted to practice law in Colorado in Sept. 1948. He was Assistant Attorney General for Colorado for several years prior to entering private practice. He was continuously active until he closed his office in 2007. He was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of America in Jan. 1954. He served on the Board of Directors for the Denver Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association for many years and received numerous "Award of Recognition" from both organizations.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Penelope; two sons, Richard and Daniel, and their wives; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, numerous nieces, nephews and their spouses.
Interment will be at Fairmount Cemetery at 2:00 pm on Mar. 5, 2012.
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Lillian Iverson
March 3, 2013
Dear Penny: My condolences to you and your family. Sorry I was so late in finding out about his passing. He was my first "temp" job when we moved to Denver in 1969. From there I took another position, but when Harry King was looking for a secretary, he mentioned that I might be interested. And so it began -- a friendship that lasted until we returned to Minneapolis in 1984. He was a wonderful man to work with, and I enjoyed his sense of humor.
Deb Velarde
March 5, 2012
What an extraordinary person. A kind and gentle man. I feel lucky to have known him. A huge loss for his entire family and circle of friends. My deepest sympathy to all.
Sherry Dinkel
March 5, 2012
We send our love and support to All of the Family... The sadness of the ending of a long relationship, friendship, brotherhood, is so painful. We are thinking of you all and send our love. God Bless you all through this sad time.
Sherry Dinkel (niece) /Don Dinkel/ Ray Latzer (Brother) Barbara Latzer (Sister-in-law)
charles turner
March 5, 2012
Omer served as the long time Treasurer of the Denver Bar Association. He was supremely diligent and fair in all his dealings with the staff and elected leaders. He was respected, trusted and, importantly, liked by all who came in contact with him. I was proud to work with him and call him a friend. Chuck Turner
March 4, 2012
Mr. Griffin did legal work for my Grandfather, my Dad and Mother and myself spanning over many years and different generations. So as you can imagine Mr. Griffin was more than our attorney, he was a man we are proud to call a friend. I am so grateful to have known him, he was a good man. We love you Mr. Griffin and will never forget you. Our sincere condolenances to your lovely wife and family. Jacob Haas, Vern and Ruby Haas, Kay Corken.
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