Name: Celebration of Life for Craig Truth Anthony Griffeth
Start: 2017-04-23T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-04-23T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Suquamish House of Awakened Culture

Craig Truth Anthony Griffeth

SEATTLE - Craig Truth Anthony Griffeth, 47, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2017, following a long and courageous struggle with addiction.

Truth, known as "Tony" as a child, was born on April 25, 1969, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up primarily in Seattle and Anchorage, sprinkled with time living overseas with his family in Avignon, France, and Krakow, Poland.

Truth battled his way back from a period of addiction early in his life to earn his GED, an Associate's degree from North Seattle Community College, a Bachelor's degree from the University of Washington and a Master's degree in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He devoted his career and his personal life to helping others struggling with the insidious, deadly disease of addiction. Truth's quest for knowledge of both self and the Universe led him into many adventures - through books, travel and human connection. Truth was unfailingly generous with his hard-earned knowledge, love, spirit and time.

The light and loves of Truth's life were, and will forever be, his three children, Maile (13) of Atlanta, Georgia, Malia (12) and Malakai (9) of Suquamish, Washington. Truth's best self was never more evident than when he was able to spend time with his kids and watch their special talents blossom and grow.

Truth is survived by his children; dear friend, ex-wife and mother of Malia, Malakai and Truth's stepsons Max, Marc and Manny, Deanna Romero; dear friend and Maile's mother, Aisha Williams; his sisters and their families, Kim Romo of Port Orchard, Washington and Valerie Al-Hachem of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; and many, many true and loving friends. Truth was pre-deceased by his father, Robert Griffeth. His mother, Janice Griffeth, joined Truth's spirit in the eternal afterlife on April 18, 2017.

There will be a celebration of Truth's life held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 1 - 3 pm at the Suquamish House of Awakened Culture.

A memorial fund to benefit his children been set up and will be administered by Truth's sister, Valerie: https://www.gofundme.com/truth-griffeth-memorial-fund

Please sign Truth's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 22, 2017.

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Janna

March 5, 2023

I stalk this page hoping that one day it is not true. Oh my gosh Truth, 1st of all I love and miss you. I feel a we bit empty without you in this world. I met him at NSCC in espanol class. Quick witted and intune this one, wasnt there to make friends but we sure became friends. Two different worlds colliding at best. Truth made me experience things, do things, feel things that I never knew I was capable of. Unfortunately due to addiction things made us part ways. We talked few times after but our lives were very much different. I randomly googled his name and my heart sunk. I was not ready, I dont think the world was ready, he could have done so much. So much wisdom, so much desire. I am sad but that is selfish, I am happy he gets to fly, he gets to soar with the eagles. Most of all I hope he was given the answers he spent his beautiful years looking for. A piece of me is always with a piece of you

Ted Sofianos

July 23, 2021

Truth and I were in a band called Anthony Lee together for a few years while he was working on his degree i Social work and l was going through a divorce. Truth help me find a part of me that never knew existed, he introduced me to the native culture and showed how to practice humility and patience. Truth has a way about him, a certain energy that rubs off and nurtures a person right where its needed most. He was always positive and supportive, a person could feel the energy in a room change when Truth arrived, there has and will never be another like my Brother Truth Soldier. I Love you brother, I'll see you when I get there.

Emily

April 19, 2020

Dear Truthie, it's funny, I don't remember having seen this message come in, but I guess I got it subliminally, because I went to the park today where I went the day I found out you had died. I talk to you there sometimes, and other places -- call on you when I need strength and advice... I love you and hope you soul has found a little more peace to make a little more room for that incredible light that you carry that is still shining here. I love you. May you be well _/|\_

April 16, 2019

I still wish you were still here, Truthie. I feel your energy frequently.

Heather Burns Bethel

July 18, 2017

I met Truth in 1996 at North Seattle Community College. I was 16 with a GED, trying to earn an Associate degree while trapped in an abusive relationship. Truth and I both were haunted by ghosts and got along well, so we hung out. Then I dropped out my second quarter because of my ex.
We lost contact.
I finally left that relationship in December 1999 with nowhere to go. I reenrolled at NSCC and worked a minimum wage job, sleeping in a car near Northgate. In mid January I bumped into Truth on NSCC campus and we were both excited to see each other and catch up. We talked for hours.
Eventually it came up that I was sleeping in a car, and next thing I know I'm staying at Truth's little apartment on 15th. That lasted almost 2 months, while I got myself back on my feet. His parents were out of the country so he stayed at their house in Montlake while I looked after his cat at his place.
Truth wanted nothing in return for this generosity.
I honestly think I would not have survived this period of time without Truths friendship.

We stayed in touch for a few more years, though our paths seldom crossed.
We bumped into each other at UW, he was working on a degree in social work, while I was working on my Geology degree. We emailed a few times, but lost touch, maybe 2006 or so. Last I heard he was working with Pocaan, which was really cool.

These last few years have been really tough for me. Occasionally I found comfort remembering Truth's kindness but I didn't know how to contact him.
Today I remembered again and did a Google search, which I how I found out it's too late.
I'm so sorry.

I want Truth's family to know what a difference he made in my life. I am thankful to have known him.

Emily Rothenberg

April 23, 2017

I'm so sad that I couldn't be there in person today to celebrate Truth's prolific life but am sending Love and appreciation and reaching out to his spirit to let him know I'm here. I will miss his presence terribly but trust that a spirit as deep as his will continue to connect with all of us across the spheres of time and space. I miss you, my friend. Namaste and bows to you and all the many people who have loved and now lost you in this life. XO.

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