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Lynne Griffith Obituary
Griffith - Lynne Murphy Griffith passed away at home in West Salem on June 24, 2020.
She was born in Ogden, UT to Virginia Irene (Bott) & Castle Keola Murphy. The family then moved to Salem, OR where she and her older brothers (Mark and Alan Murphy) attended Englewood, Parrish and North Salem HS, where she graduated in 1959. She then attended Brigham Young University before starting work in the airline industry for TWA. She loved to talk about all the famous people she met while flying.
Lynne will be remembered for many things, but mostly for having a real zest for living life to the fullest.
She and her husband of 41 years, Gary, the love of her life, had many adventures together over the years. Camping and being active was a big part of their marriage. They traveled in their RV all over the United States and Canada, and she spent several decades at Taylor Park on the Little North Fork. Many campers will remember the "drive-by" invitations from Lynne - as well as her amazing camp food.
In the '90s and early 2000s she was the secretary of the Mt. Hood Miata Club. Lynne was also a member of the Elks Club and The Eagles, and she was a founding member of the annual Tri-Griff-A-Lon; an event that will be fondly remembered by anyone who ever attended or witnessed it.
Lynne's house was always a warm and open place. She loved gardening, knitting, and was a voracious reader. She loved horseshoes, bowling, and golf, and Lynne was an amazing cook. She was also very proud of her Irish heritage, and that made for many St. Patrick's Day memories.
Lynne is survived by her husband, Gary, her son, Jeff Patterson (Holly), daughter, Paige Wittman (Billy), step-son, Greg Griffith (Lisa) and 6 grandchildren (Brody and Reese Wittman, Noah, Olivia and Cole Patterson, and Garrett Griffith) and by many nieces and nephews and extended family.
No memorial service is planned at this time.
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Hollie
September 14, 2020
A true person to the core, we will miss you always. Never a dull moment and pure honesty. We love you! Hollie, Matt and Jade
Gregg Griffith
September 14, 2020
Lynne and I did not always see eye to eye, and discussions with her were not always pleasant. But she fed me, (oh what good food!) cared for me when I was sick and she loved me. Lynne also threw a hell of a party! Dad, Jeff and Paige, I am so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you all! Rest in Peace Lynne, I will always love you.
Angie Brock
September 13, 2020
Lynn was so awesome as I was growing up.... she made the best spaghetti ever! Never getting mad at Paige and I for wearing her so cool cloths to school☺
She was so much fun to be around up for anything ...such a good soul, full of grace!
Vicki Jo Beglau
September 12, 2020
Wonder if she will continue the bunny bowl in Heaven. The time we spent in the Mt. Hood Miata Club and at the Westside Station are some of my favorite memories. Gary, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Vicki Beglau
Mike Youngquist
September 12, 2020
Lynne was always a ray of light in the gatherings. When I would see her and listen to her for even a brief moment I would feel better and leave her with a smile. Nobody didn't know Lynne Murphy. Even getting out of High School was sad because there would be no more Lynne, at least for a while. She lived her life with laughter and, consequently, had a whole bunch of people who thought the world of her. She will be in my thoughts forever . Her passing is sad but her memories will last in all our hearts.
Mike Youngquist
Judy Perkey Chartier
September 11, 2020
I always liked Lynne , she and i got along very well, missed seeing her at the last few reunions, she was a great gal . I Was proud to be a friend and member of the Valkaries dance group of which she was also a member, some of my best memories. She will add a bright to Heaven.
Gary Nopp
September 11, 2020
Lynne was a joyful free spirit that was so infectious everyone loved her. She and her incredible Mom and Dad ate to our restaurant many times and it was always a pleasure seeing them come through the door. I lost touch with her years ago but never forget her. Rest In Peace dear Lynne.
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