Donald S. Griffin
Born May 9, 1919 in San Jose, CA and passed away October 26, 2007, aged 88.
Don was raised in San Jose, son of Frederick and Lydia Griffin. He studied engineering at San Jose State. He is preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Eloise Krelle Griffin, and his beloved second wife, Mary Slough Griffin.
Don served in the Unites States Marine Corps in World War II, participating in campaigns on Guam, the Marianas Islands, Iwo Jima, and the Volcano Islands. Don returned from the war, married Eloise, moved to Palo Alto and had a son, Donald and a daughter, Nancy. He worked for American Standard and then Varian Associates.
His first wife, Eloise, died in 1972. Don married Mary in 1973 and they moved to Aptos. After his retirement, Don served as an elected member of the Aptos/LaSelva Fire Protection District Board of Directors, serving 16 years. The Fire District dedicated the Board Room to Don in recognition of his service.
Don will be remembered for his love of family. He was very proud of his grandchildren, his love of the outdoors, working in his garden, and his admiration for the "lads" at the fire district.
Don is survived by his son Don (Sydney), daughter Nancy (John) and step children, Cathy (Dom), Jeff (LaVon), Lenore (Richard), Janice, Andy. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A Memorial will be held Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Seascape Resort, One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA. More information is available at www.celebratedon.com
Published in San Jose Mercury News on Nov. 25, 2007.
Born May 9, 1919 in San Jose, CA and passed away October 26, 2007, aged 88.
Don was raised in San Jose, son of Frederick and Lydia Griffin. He studied engineering at San Jose State. He is preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Eloise Krelle Griffin, and his beloved second wife, Mary Slough Griffin.
Don served in the Unites States Marine Corps in World War II, participating in campaigns on Guam, the Marianas Islands, Iwo Jima, and the Volcano Islands. Don returned from the war, married Eloise, moved to Palo Alto and had a son, Donald and a daughter, Nancy. He worked for American Standard and then Varian Associates.
His first wife, Eloise, died in 1972. Don married Mary in 1973 and they moved to Aptos. After his retirement, Don served as an elected member of the Aptos/LaSelva Fire Protection District Board of Directors, serving 16 years. The Fire District dedicated the Board Room to Don in recognition of his service.
Don will be remembered for his love of family. He was very proud of his grandchildren, his love of the outdoors, working in his garden, and his admiration for the "lads" at the fire district.
Don is survived by his son Don (Sydney), daughter Nancy (John) and step children, Cathy (Dom), Jeff (LaVon), Lenore (Richard), Janice, Andy. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A Memorial will be held Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Seascape Resort, One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA. More information is available at www.celebratedon.com
Published in San Jose Mercury News on Nov. 25, 2007.
Donald S. Griffin
Born May 9, 1919 in San Jose, CA and passed away October 26, 2007, aged 88.
Don was raised in San Jose, son of Frederick and Lydia Griffin. He studied engineering at San Jose State. He is preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Eloise Krelle Griffin, and his beloved second wife, Mary Slough Griffin.
Don served in the Unites States Marine Corps in World War II, participating in campaigns on Guam, the Marianas Islands, Iwo Jima, and the Volcano Islands. Don returned from the war, married Eloise, moved to Palo Alto and had a son, Donald and a daughter, Nancy. He worked for American Standard and then Varian Associates.
His first wife, Eloise, died in 1972. Don married Mary in 1973 and they moved to Aptos. After his retirement, Don served as an elected member of the Aptos/LaSelva Fire Protection District Board of Directors, serving 16 years. The Fire District dedicated the Board Room to Don in recognition of his service.
Don will be remembered for his love of family. He was very proud of his grandchildren, his love of the outdoors, working in his garden, and his admiration for the "lads" at the fire district.
Don is survived by his son Don (Sydney), daughter Nancy (John) and step children, Cathy (Dom), Jeff (LaVon), Lenore (Richard), Janice, Andy. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A Memorial will be held Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Seascape Resort, One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA. More information is available at www.celebratedon.com
Published in San Jose Mercury News on Nov. 25, 2007.
Born May 9, 1919 in San Jose, CA and passed away October 26, 2007, aged 88.
Don was raised in San Jose, son of Frederick and Lydia Griffin. He studied engineering at San Jose State. He is preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Eloise Krelle Griffin, and his beloved second wife, Mary Slough Griffin.
Don served in the Unites States Marine Corps in World War II, participating in campaigns on Guam, the Marianas Islands, Iwo Jima, and the Volcano Islands. Don returned from the war, married Eloise, moved to Palo Alto and had a son, Donald and a daughter, Nancy. He worked for American Standard and then Varian Associates.
His first wife, Eloise, died in 1972. Don married Mary in 1973 and they moved to Aptos. After his retirement, Don served as an elected member of the Aptos/LaSelva Fire Protection District Board of Directors, serving 16 years. The Fire District dedicated the Board Room to Don in recognition of his service.
Don will be remembered for his love of family. He was very proud of his grandchildren, his love of the outdoors, working in his garden, and his admiration for the "lads" at the fire district.
Don is survived by his son Don (Sydney), daughter Nancy (John) and step children, Cathy (Dom), Jeff (LaVon), Lenore (Richard), Janice, Andy. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
A Memorial will be held Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Seascape Resort, One Seascape Resort Drive, Aptos, CA. More information is available at www.celebratedon.com
Published in San Jose Mercury News on Nov. 25, 2007.
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