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Travis Griffin Obituary
Travis B. Griffin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away August 12, 2010 in Santa Maria, CA.
He is survived by his wife Sue Griffin of Santa Maria, CA, children Audrey Griffin (Dennis) of Wichita, KS, Terry Webster (Van) of Artesia, NM, Laura Griffin (Sal) of Santa Maria, CA and Daniel Griffin (Kristina) of Marina, CA, sister Nancy Pyle (Toby) of Houston, TX, grandchildren April, Miranda, Jesse, Daniel, Benjamin, Katy and John-Travis, great-grandchildren Brandon, Jesse, Nicholas, Ian and Vanessa and numerous nieces and nep hews.
Travis and his beloved wife Sue were married for 54 years and enjoyed many wonderful adventures together. Before his retirement, he was the President of Coulston International, a private research corporation with a focus in medical toxicology. During his 30 year career, he taught himself computer programming out of necessity as no programs were available at that time for his work. He volunteered as District Chairman for the Boy Scouts of America, Yucca Council and served in this capacity for 5 years. Travis enjoyed cooking in his retirement years and is well known for his culinary skills. He thoroughly enjoyed living in wine country and touring vineyards with family and friends. Above all he loved his family and was happiest in family gatherings. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel of the Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. Burial will follow at Santa Maria Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.
Dudley-Hoffman
Mortuary & Crematory
(805) 922-8463
www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com
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Laura
August 11, 2024
How can it be that so many years have gone by without you here with us? I miss you so much, Daddy.
August 16, 2010
Travis always made me feel welcome within the family. I value the friendship that we developed, sharing our love of food, wine, cooking and science, and will miss him. To the family, it is always hard to lose a mate, a parent, a grandparent, a friend, especially when that someone had such a kind soul as did Travis. My deepest sympathy, and you are all in my prayers. -Dennis
Jackie Diehl
August 15, 2010
Sue and Family, I so send my heartfelt condolences and love out to you. Travis was a good man and will greatly be missed. Big hugs to all of you.
Jennifer Talley
August 14, 2010
Sue and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
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Kris King
August 14, 2010
Dear Sue and Family,
You are all in my prayers during this difficult season of your lives. Travis left good memories and a fine legacy for his descendants. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, especially by his best friend forever (Sue). Sorry for your loss.
Doris Antwine
August 14, 2010
Aunt Sue and Family,I do not have the words to tell you how much my heart is breaking for all of you.You are in my heart and in my thoughts and in my prayers.Uncle Travis will be missed , but we will see him again when it is our turn to go.He is with God and Jesus and a lot of Family and friends,and some of them have been gone for along time.There will be lots to catch up on and you know that Aunt Jo Anna And Uncle Ted and My Grandparents and my Mother and Sara's Husband Charlie were there to met him and we know Mother and Aunt Jo Anna and Some others likes to talk and sing, so there will be a lot of laughing and singing and hugging going on right now. Makes me wish I was there to see everyone again too ,I know my time will come and I will wecome it with joy.He like Aunt Jo Anna and my Mother and Charlie aand others are no longer in pain,they are with our Lord Jesus and now knows what the face of our Lord looks like and he is in peace.I love you all and wish you peace in the Lord.
Tammy Applebay
August 14, 2010
Sue and Family,
May the many wonderful memories you have, remain in your hearts. Praying God, family and friends ease your pain and help with the grieving.
Please accept our sincerest and deepest sympathies on Travis' passing.
Dan, Tammy, Nick and Thomas Applebay
Lisa Griffin
August 14, 2010
Uncle Travis, my hero, the world's light has dimmed with your passing. My heart breaks for all of us; my love goes out to Mom, Aunt Sue, Audrey, Terry, Laura, Daniel, and all who mourn the loss of this beautiful man.
Jonna Irick
August 14, 2010
Sue and Family,
This is how I remember Travis: Faithful and Loving Man to God & His Family, Laughter of Joy and Warm Hugs.
Love, Jonna Irick & Bettie Brock
Van Webster
August 14, 2010
Good friends are hard to find, Travis was my friend, I loved him and I am going to miss him terrible. I am glad for all the great memories I have of him. Van Webster
K.D. Owens
August 14, 2010
Sue, Audrey, Terry, Laura and Daniel,
You all have my sincerest sympathies on Travis' passing. I pray that God holds your hearts gently and provides you with all the comfort and compassion each of you need and deserve.
Lyn Browne
August 14, 2010
Dear Family,
Travis certainly has a wonderful family and has passed his "designer" genes on to a great group of people. Please accept my deepest sorrow at your loss. Hugs to you all, especially to Sue.
Lyn Browne
Beaverton, Oregon
Sue Griffin
August 14, 2010
54 years as partners with every year becoming sweeter than the year before! He was a good husband, a wonderful father and a family man to the core. Here was a man of character...a giver and a lover. Thanks for a wonderful life.
Steve Randall
August 14, 2010
Audrey, Sue and family, my heart goes out to all of you in this difficult and challenging time. I know he will be greatly missed.
Steve Randall
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