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1931
DIED
2011
BEN GRIFFIN Obituary
In the eye of the dragon-fly
The distant hills
~Issa
Ben Griffin passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011. He was born in Roslyn, N.W. On March 18th, 1931, living in the NW for 30 years and a veteran of the Korean War. Mary Lou, his wife of 54 years and soulmate, was by his side - family nearby.
His path now is unknown, but creative and dynamic for sure.....
Ben had been a Realtor in the Valley and taught at the college for years.
There will be a private family gathering soon. Any memorial contributions may be made to the Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary or the Friendship House.
He is survived by sons Stephen Griffin and his wife Christine of Bellingham, Jeff Griffin and his wife Tiffani of Ashland, Oregon; daughter Jennifer Griffin and her partner Sheila of Mendocino, California; and 4 grandchildren.
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Tawnya Appellof
May 31, 2011
There are no words that will heal the pain of loosing someone you love but know that I am so very sorry and you are in my thoughts.
Jil Pickering
May 17, 2011
My thoughts are with Mary Lou. Ben was great every time we worked together as Realtors. He always had a fast smile and a twinkle in his eyes. What a great memory for detail.
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