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Peter Griffin Obituary

Born in Bellingham WA January 20th, 1951. He passed away August 7th 2018 at the age of 67. He married in 1982 to Candace J. Griffin. They were married for 36 years. His passing has ended an amazing love story. Pete lived a full life and will be remembered for his love of music, computers and the wonderful car club he belonged to, Gear Heads. He enjoyed classic cars and participating in car shows. Pete drove his car in the Bellingham Parade every year with the car club members. His devotion to his wife Candace, son Chris, two year old Rottweiler Tucker, his car club and his 68 Pontiac Ventura was his life. Pete worked at the Whatcom County Courthouse for 41 years. He was the Election Supervisor and then the Deputy Auditor before he retired in 2013. Pete is survived by his wife Candace, one brother Tom Griffin; and two sisters, Martha Boyer and Koelle Leenstra. He has two grandchildren, Brandon and Seth. Pete served in the U.S. Army for two tours of duty in Vietnam 1970-1973. He will be interned at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA with full military honors, on September 28th, 2018 at 2pm. His memory, thoughtfulness and his generosity touched all that knew him, and he will live through us all forever.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Sep. 14, 2018.

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September 18, 2018

So sorry for your loss.May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm,He will make you strong, He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

Tom Hanson

September 16, 2018

I worked with Pete in the very early '70s. It was a temporary job with the Auditor's Office and, I beleive, Pete was full time. He taught me how to program the old behemoth voting machines for the upcoming election. We were running around Whatcom County readying the voting machines in all of the different precincts and polling places. I was always amazed at the dedication and commitment that Pete had and was always sure that the machines were correct and accurate. He was zealous about his job. I worked with him and he stayed with the County and I moved on to retire from Refinery Maintenance after 32 years. I never saw Pete after that but always admired his dedication to his job. That was many years ago and I doubt if I would have recognized him on the street. Surely he wouldn't have known me either. God bless you Candace and Chris. Thought you might enjoy this very early reminiscence.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure that Pete would want you to "carry on." With my deepest sympathy.

September 15, 2018

With my sincere sympathy to your family; May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"

Marty Boyer

September 14, 2018

My heart is broken at the passing of my dear brother and near "twin" in childhood years. He served his country in wartime, then served his local community for four decades as election supervisor, and was devoted to his wife, Candace, for nearly as long. Candace, I am so grateful that he had your love and devotion for so very long. He was very lucky in love.

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