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Samuel J. Griggs

Posted 2018-01-29 by mhenderson
Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ
>>> Published on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 <<<

“Sam”, Samuel J. Griggs, a World War II veteran, entered into eternal
rest, April 13, 2015 in Lake Havasu City at 90 years old. He was born
to John S. and Vera Griggs, May 26, 1924 at Winchester, Wyo. Sam
proudly served in the U.S. Navy, Pacific Forces, Amphibians Group
during World War II and upon the war’s end.

He returned home and went to work in the oil fields where he met his
soul mate, Edna. They married Nov. 8, 1946.

Survivors are his son, Terry of Black Diamond, Wash.; and daughter,
K.K. now residing in Lake Havasu City.

Sam was a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, life member of Veterans of
Foreign Wars, member of American Legion, 63 years life member of
B.P.O.E. #2399, and a charter member of Eagles #4299.

Sam did and enjoyed a lot of things, saw a lot of the world, and
always said he had no regrets. As per his request, no services are
planned.

Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and
Crematory.

Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the Griggs family at
www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.





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