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Kirk Anthony Griess

1972 - 2018

Kirk Anthony Griess obituary, 1972-2018, Vacaville, CA

BORN

1972

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home - Vacaville

524 Elmira Road

Vacaville, California

Kirk Griess Obituary

July 31, 1972 - Aug. 10, 2018 Kirk Anthony Griess, affectionately known as "Hollywood", passed away on Aug. 10, in the line of duty. He was with the California Highway Patrol for 19 years. Prior to the C.H.P., he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kirk was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend. There will be a funeral service for Kirk on Friday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m., at The Father's House Church, 4800 Horse Creek Drive in Vacaville. Funeral arrangements by Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home 707-446-3233 www.vacahillschapel.com.

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Published by The Reporter from Aug. 15 to Aug. 17, 2018.

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August 22, 2018

I send my deepest sympathy to the family of Officer Kirk Griess.
Jim Orton #2567
Retired Solano CHP

MMJC

August 22, 2018

Dear family and friends of CHP officer,
Very saddened by your loss. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Our Catholic prayer community is praying for your peace and consolation.

Ev Schmit

August 16, 2018

Helen, Shelden and girls, Kirk's wife and children
You have my thoughts and prayers. Words can not express how everyone felt about Kirk. You did a wonderful job raising him.
The CHP has lost a great officer and friend and he will be missed by many.
RIP OFFICER GRIESS
GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Barton Brierley

August 16, 2018

To Mr. Griess' family:

We are so sorry for your loss. The Vacaville Planning Commission intends to adjourn their meeting of August 21, 2018 in Kirk's honor. May peace be with you.

Condolences,

Barton Brierley, Community Development Director City of Vacaville

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Nancy McKindsey

August 16, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kristie Field

August 16, 2018

Thank you for your service. You will be greatly missed by your friends and family.

Amy C

August 15, 2018

Sending the Griess Family my deepest condolences.

A B

August 15, 2018

There is nothing I can say to express the sadness of your passing. Just know that you were loved and will never be forgotten.

Vaca Hills Chapel

August 15, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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The Father's House Church

4800 Horse Creek Drive, Vacaville, CA

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Vaca Hills Chapel Funeral Home - Vacaville

524 Elmira Road, Vacaville, CA 95687

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