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Jay Griggs Obituary
His memorial service is 1 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church in Havre, with burial of ashes at a later date. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home is in charge of cremation and arrangements.
J.D. was born Jan. 3, 1970, in Kalispell, Mont., to James and Bonita Griggs. He grew up in Conrad and Havre, and attended Havre Public Schools. He received his GED and welding certificate from Job Corps, and went to Florida to weld. He then moved to California before re-turning to Havre.
J.D. loved spending time with his daughter, Gina Marie, as well as watching "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune." He loved music and was learning to play the guitar. He especially enjoyed camping trips with his family, playing cards and teasing his 10 nieces and nephews.
J.D. is survived by his daughter, Gina Griggs of Havre; his parents, Jim and Bonita Griggs of Havre; brothers Cameron Griggs of Missoula, and Kendall (Rose) Griggs of Conrad; sisters Chamene (Cliff) Plum and Vanessa (Mark Hofer) Griggs of Havre; nephews Jaden Griggs and Zach Plum of Havre, and Sidney and Luke Griggs of Conrad; nieces Christina Plum, Berlyn and Bailey Griggs of Havre, and Kayla, Alicia and Keiana Griggs of Missoula; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He also is survived by his birth mom, Char-lene Schleifer of Kalispell; and two half-sisters, Melissa Nutter of Kalispell, and Ashley Schleifer of Alaska.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Don and Gladys Mortensen, and Marvin and Lucille Young; and his uncle, Dwight Young.
Condolences may be posted online at hollandbonine.com and/or gftribune.com/obituaries.
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crystal laufer
September 8, 2011
we all miss jd he was a good friend and loving person to every one rip jd
LuAnna Yellow Robe
September 8, 2011
Sending prayers of comfort and strength to the Griggs family. While I'm saddened by the loss of JD in this world, the memory I have of him from our youth will always make me smile.
Mary Elkins
September 4, 2011
Jim,Bonita and family
My thoughts ae with you today and the difficult days to come. May God wrap His arms around you and keep you safe in His embrace
September 2, 2011
We were shocked and saddened when we read about J.D.'s passing. Our prayers and sympathy go out to all of the Grigg's family.
Glen and Judith Mortensen (Gt. Falls, MT)
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Jeri Russell
September 2, 2011
So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you.
Christine Lambert
September 2, 2011
Such a sad loss. Wishing JD's family strength and peace.
Michelle Badgley/Harris
September 1, 2011
Hard to loose a son.bother.frind and parent time will ease the feeling of missing but there will allways be love
Toni TheBoy
September 1, 2011
RIP JD, prayers for your family......
September 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers to the Grigg's families. We are so sorry for the loss of JD. May the memories of better times fill your lives and bring some comfort.
God Bless each of you ~
Curt & Carol
Jerilyn-Brice-Nicolas Wood
Darla Lankford
August 31, 2011
To the Grigg's family. You know JD and I were good friends for years. I am so sorry for your loss. The only possible comfort is that he is in a better place and pain free. I will miss him terribly. Rest in peace buddy! You were always special to me and I watched out for you the best I could. Darla Lankford...Billings, MT
August 31, 2011
To the family, my sincere condolences...To JD, will miss you brother...Edward McCormick
Monty & Eileen Viall
August 31, 2011
Sorry for your loss, prayers go out to the Griggs family
Rachel Lieberg
August 31, 2011
I am so sorry for your families loss,he was a great guy.
August 31, 2011
Jim, Bonita, and family, My thought and prayers are with you today and the days to come. May God wrap His arms around you and keep you in His embrace.
Stacey & Randy Keller
August 31, 2011
So sorry for your loss!! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!!!
Candice K. Ballard
August 31, 2011
I am so very sorry about JD, and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 31, 2011
So sorry for your loss. The Griggs family is in our thoughts and prayers. Bobbi and Harry Spangler (West Richland, Wa.)
Don and Carol Miller
August 31, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jami Preite
August 31, 2011
Always in my heart and will never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of sorrow..
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