Benjamin Lewis Griffith
age 76 of Hemet,
passed away on January 11, 2010. Born June 17, 1933 in Streetor,
IL a resident of Hemet, CA,
for 8 years. Ben loved spending time with his family, enjoyed music, collecting
antiques and watching a good ole John Wayne movie. He worked as a machinist
where he and his two partners eventually bought and ran the company until he
retired. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, community service volunteer, and a drummer/Ban
Leader for 30 years. Ben was a very dedicated Husband, father, grandpa &
great grandpa! He was preceded in death by His wife of 49 years Barbara and his
eldest son Michael. He is survived by his 3 Children; Rock (Vickie) of Bullhead City, AZ; Lori (Griffith) Hoffman (Michael Showers) of Hemet;
and Scott (Michelle) of Whittier.
3 Brothers: Bob (Ginny) of Rolling Meadows, IL; Bill (Dorothy) of Sandwich, IL;
Roger (Paula) of Sacramento, CA; 6 grandchildren; Korrie, Matthew, Michael,
Nicolas, Sara and Jonathan; one great grandchild and two very Special Friends.
A memorial service will
take place on Sat. Jan. 16, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at McWane Family Funeral Home.
Entrusted to the care of
McWane Family Funeral Home.
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Scott - Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I send my deepest sympathies to you!! Everyone here at Contractors Heaven sends their best wishes!!
I join with many others who knew my father-in-law, Ben, in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, it should be of some satisfaction to know that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a long and productive life. He was a good provider to his children,husband,grandfather,father and friend. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that his loss is felt by all who knew and loved him.
In Sympathy,
Michelle Griffith
Griffith Family, we are very sadden to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love, the Casey's John, Eva, Chris & Nick
Woody, We are very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I enjoyed watching him and your mom performing in their Band. I was also happy that they were able to make our wedding back in 97. I remember that they had a great time Dancing. Take care Wood! Remember I am here for you!
Scott, We are saddened to hear of Ben's passing. We here at Divine Engineering thought very highly of him and his sprocket knowledge and it was a pleasure to work with him.
I especially treasure the evening Carol and I spent with your parents a number of years ago during a trip to California. We were invited to their home and they then took us out to a lobster dinner at one of their favorite restaurants. (I am also sorry about your mother- I did not know about that.)
I noticed the obit did not mention a memorial. Please let us know of a favorite charity or organization of his as we would like to do something in his memory.
With our deepest sympathy,
Jared and Carol, Paul, and Colin.
Dear Scott, Michelle, Nicolas and Sara,
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's (grandad's) passing. We will keep you all in our prayers that God's grace will be with you during this very difficult time.
If there is anything we can do for you, just let us know.
Love,
Alan, Brenda, Chloe and Daphne
"Talk low, talk slow, and don't say too much."