Herbert Seymour Saffir

I love you and you will always live in my heart as "hurricane herb" and one of the best step-dads a woman could ever ask for. Humble and dedicated. Quiet yet strong and loving. Always thinking of you...Gale Simpson

Hi Rick, I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. I used to see him picking up medications at the Walgreens and always asked him how you were doing. Best wishes to you and your sister in this time of grief.

Mr.Saffir was very kind to me in helping with my research recently, and everyone who knew him liked him and thought he was a gentle man.

Herb Saffir was 'the giant' that inspired us to be more aware of the need for stronger building codes, and his passion for safety was unlimited. Knowing him personally was our treat--he was a kind, sweet, noble, sincere, warmhearted gentleman with old fashion values. We will miss you, Herb.

May he rest in God's peace - our condolences from those current and past employees of the HRD/NHC families...

My condolences to the Saffir family. The world has lost one of the great ones and he will certainly be remembered for ages to come. May the angels surround you all.

Godspeed, Mr. Saffir. Help us if you can.

Our son, Ken, recognized your father's name and photo in the Seattle Times newspaper and told me about his death. Ken is Charlie and Doris Stoker's grandson and I am Charlotte Smiley's sister. Our parents (yours and mine) enjoyed a friendship of many years. Your mom was a special friend to our mom, especially during her last years, and I remember she had placed a red rose at each place setting for a ladies' luncheon one summer. Our dads conversed aabout building/structural issues among...