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Doris Griffith Obituary
Doris K Griffith, 66, died at home on July 6, 2012, with her family by her side in Scottsdale, AZ. Doris was born on October 7, 1945 in Hutchinson, KS to Jake and Selma Graber. She had a career in banking in Hutchinson, KS, retiring as Vice President and Board Member of Commerce Bank at the age of 45. She was an avid golfer, hiker, bicyclist and gourmet chef, with a flair for entertaining. She is survived by her companion of four years, John Lloyd III, sons, Scott and his wife Shannon Ackley and Troy Ackley, and 6 grandchildren, Erica, Brandon, Madeline, Peter, Jacob and Bridgette, and sister Jane (Graber) Kroker. She was preceded in death by her brother Richard Graber and second husband Floyd Griffith. Per her wishes, there will be no services, however a celebration of her life will be held on July 28, 2012 from 5pm-7pm at Camelback Golf Club at 7847 N Mockingbird Ln, Scottsdale, Az 85253. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund in memory of Doris Griffith at Semper Fi Fund, 815 College Blvd. St 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057. She was loved by all and will be missed greatly. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to place online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Griffith
July 28, 2012
John, We hoped to make it tonight and have waited til now to see if it were possible but Frank has dialysis on Saturday and it wipes him out. We have been thinking of you and hope you know our prayers are with you.
Frank and Rosemary Scott
John & Betty Wronko
July 24, 2012
Doris was the brightness and warmth of the flame, never to be forgotten. With deepest sympathy to all.
Shirley Howe
July 11, 2012
To have known her was to haved loved her--she was such a special person--how blessed I am to have been one of her many friends
July 11, 2012
You brought people into the world that were very important in our lives, and because of that we got to share in part of your life. However brief it was, it was awesome to know you and know your family was proud of you and loves you. Rest in peace Doris.
Priscilla Newman
July 11, 2012
Dory, you are an amazing woman and we had some good laughs together. I know I only knew you for a short time but it was amazing... I will miss you you very much, as all of us will!
Lynn Vandermark
July 11, 2012
Doris . A classy lady who will be missed in this life by everyone who had the good fortune to meet her.
Priscilla Newman
July 11, 2012
You lite up my day when I came over. I never had a dull moment when I was with you.. I wish you would have been around longer so I would get to know you more. Miss u lots girl!!!
July 11, 2012
How deeply blessed I was to know your darling Mother Doris. A lovely person filled with compassion and care. She will be missed so much by John, her family and all who knew her. My Sympathy to all. Jean Selmi
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