Photo courtesy of Smart Cremation Washington
Spokane, Washington
Sep 27, 1941 – Aug 30, 2025
Vern Leon Griffith was born on September 27, 1941, to Harold and Isabelle (Scrimsher) Griffith, in Spokane, Washington. He spent his early years in Twisp, Washington, where his father served as Superintendent of schools. The family later moved to Yakima, where Harold became the Superintendent...
Read MoreMy path crossed with Lt Vern at WSP Wenatchee as I was hired to assist in the administration area. The Griffith tribe moved across the street from my in-laws and the younger members of the tribe became "June's Kids" in her home daycare. Jodi informed me of Vern's unexpected passing on this past Friday. May his memories keep you tell the time you are reunited. It Vern rest easy your watch is done.
Douglas Countryman
September 21, 2025 | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Karen Smith
September 18, 2025 | Seattle
Marilee and family, Vern was a rare gem, and his smile will be greatly missed by all. I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. May all your new journeys be filled with lots of beautiful memories and stories and may he live on through them.
Mindy Jenks - Rockwood at Whitworth
September 17, 2025 | Other
A good friend and great fellow WSP Ttooper. REST IN PEACE my friend. Our prayers to Marilee and family.
Dennis English
September 11, 2025 | Friend
My heart goes out to this beautiful Family, the pain of a loss such as this is insurmountable. I never knew Bern But Amanda and her family are my family and my heart hurts for them Too
Sarah Byrne
September 11, 2025
