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DAVID GRIFFITH Obituary
DAVID ALLAN GRIFFITH (Age 62) November 5, 1952 - January 2, 2015
The National Program Manager for the National Hurricane Program (FEMA), and adjunct professor at The University of Maryland University College, died January 2, 2015, at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, surrounded by his wife, all children, and Pastor Dave Sonnenberg. David is survived by his loving wife, Debra Griffith, and his three proud son's, Chad Griffith, Corbin Griffith, and Ethan Griffith (Danielle). David is also survived by his mother Janet Griffith, brother Bruce Griffith, sister Gail Presuhn (Michael) and many beloved nieces and nephews. David is preceded in death by his father Robert Griffith. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 16420 S. Westland Dr. Gaithersburg MD 20877 on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
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Biff Gaut
January 12, 2015
In the 1980s, I had the pleasure of working with Dave at a small firm named Research Alternatives. Those days as some of the hardest working and most enjoyable of my career, and even now 25 years later I think back to the group of friends that made up that company often. Dave is an inseparable part of those memories, not just for his commitment and drive but also for his inexhaustable humor and fun. He was a joy to work with and even though we had lost touch I'm saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family - Dave was a wonderful man.
Tom Hess
January 12, 2015
Prayers to the Griffith Family on this sad occasion. I worked with Dave years ago and always enjoyed the limited time we shared. He will be missed!
John Gargett
January 12, 2015
Condolences and prayers for Dave's family. Dave was a good friend and colleague with whom it was a honor to both work with and be associated with. Rest in peace Dave.
Ginger and Danny Miller
January 10, 2015
We attended the service today and were blown away by the huge attendance and the over all beautiful memorial to Dave. Even more so was the courage displayed by each of his three sons as they rose to pay tribute to their Dad. Wow! The love for their father was so strong and the respect they have for him and their Mother could be felt by all that were present.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family and may you find peace knowing Dave is watching down and is very proud of each of you and knows you will thrive with the love he helped build in this family which came shining through in his honor today.
Susan Wilson
January 6, 2015
Dave was a decent, honest, smart guy who inspired me and many others to be a smarter, better self. He cared about doing the right thing and always with compassion and humor. Your journey was short but your reach is very, very long.
Stephanie Nicolaides
January 6, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the entire Griffith family. It is quite clear what a wonderful man your father was by looking at the legacy he has left behind in his children. I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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