Bob Griswold

1938 - 2016

This beloved father of five, grandfather of four, and cherished husband passed away peacefully on November 12, 2016. Born in Sacramento on November 28, 1938 to Lawrence M. and Gertrude A. (Pickering) Griswold, Bob lived the first 30 years of his life in Carmichael, and the last 45 in Wilton with his wife Cindy. He graduated with the 1st class of El Camino HS ('57) and went on to work at Aerojet, ran a Christmas decorating business for cities and then for 35 years owned Apache Industrial Cleaning Equipment and served as President of the national Cleaning Equipment Trade Association. Bob was artistic, creative and multi-talented. He learned how to build houses...three with his wife Cindy in their 'spare' time after regular jobs and on weekends. He was most proud of the final Straw Bale house, built with the help of family and dear friends. He loved his family, loved to travel, loved music and loved riding his tractor. His dementia made the last few years difficult, but his love and grace returned when his daughter Sabrina moved back home to care for him while Cindy was at work. The essence of Bob was his joie de vivre, his humor, his kindness and his generosity. Please email: grizzysacto-celebration@yahoo.com for info on a celebration of his life.