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- James William Griffin December 15, 2003
James William Griffin, died Dec. 6, 2003, at The Memorial HospitalinCraig, following a long illness. He was 67.
Griffin was born Sept. 27, 1936, at Rushville, Neb., to Ezra VernonandEvelyn Gertrude (Gilmore) Griffin.
At the age of one, he moved with his parents and four older sisterstoBurlington, Wyo., where the family farmed for several years. He wassevenyears old when they moved to the sawmill on Carter Mountain nearCody.While there, Griffin developed a love for mechanics and tirecare. Heused these skills to provide for himself and his familythroughout hislife. The sawmill moved to Meeteetse in the summer of1947. Griffinbecame acquainted with Meeteetse residents and starteddelivering theNorthern Wyoming Daily News. He used the money to buy abicycle andstarted making extra money by repairing bicycle tires forfriends. Duringthe summers, he skidded logs with his horse "Bill."
Later in his youth, Griffin worked for Bob McGee at the Texaco stationinMeeteetse. While he was there he started working with tires, whichbecamehis lifelong profession. Griffin moved to Craig in 1953 to workon aseismograph crew. While working as a station attendant at theConocoStation, he met and later married Marlene Johnson on April 27,1957. Tothis union, five children were born. In the early 60s hestarted workingfor Superior Tire. In 1983, he opened his own business,Jim's Tire andAuto Service, specializing in mechanical and tirerepairs. He continuedproviding that service for his loyal customersuntil his retirement in2000.
Griffin is survived by his wife of 46 years, Marlene J. Griffin,ofCraig; daughter, Nancy (Roger) Seichter, of Boyd, Wis., sons Jerry(Teri)Griffin, of Douglas, Wyo., Gary (Kim) Griffin, of Sterling, Va.,Rich(Jeannine) Griffin, of Craig, and Donald Griffin, of Craig;grandchildrenJustin, Amanda, Nicole and Adam Seichter, Erik, Kari,Mackenzie, Brian,Julie, and Kelsi Griffin; sisters Jean Reid, ofKlamath Falls, Ore., VeraStone, of Kemerer, and Clara Winter, ofCasper; brothers Bob Griffin, ofVernal, Utah, Dale Griffin, of Vernal,Dan Griffin, of Meeteetse, EdGriffin, of Cody, and Mike Donathon, ofGillette; and by numerous niecesand nephews.
Griffin was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, PhyllisScott,and a brother, James Donathan.
Services were Dec. 10, 2003, at Grant Mortuary Chapel with BishopJoeEnce officiating. The organist was Anne Carr, and the soloist wasWandaBrown. The opening prayer was given by Donald Griffin.
Hymm's were "In The Garden", and "Precious Lord Take My Hand."
The eulogy was read by Bob Griffin and the closing prayer was givenbyGary Ellgen.
Honorary pallbearers were all Jim's many friends.
A reception followed at
the VFW.
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1936 - 2003 (67 years)
