BOMBER MEMORIAL
RONALD LEE "RON"/GRIZ" GRISWOLD ~ Class of 1966
August 30, 1948 - November 26, 2004
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Ron Griswold (Griz) passed away in the early hours of November 26, 2004 in the arms of his close family and friends, after a year-long illness.
He was born August 30, 1948 to Polly and Kenneth Griswold. He grew up in Richland where he attended Marcus Whitman Elementary School, Carmichael Junior High School and graduated with the Class of 1966 from Richland's Columbia High School.
Ron has three wonderful sons: Joe Lisle (South Carolina), Rodney Griswold (Phoenix) and Robert Griswold (Kennewick).
He married his soulmate and best friend, Beth Omstead, on December 26, 1987. They recently renewed their vows on June 26, 2004 at their home, graciously shared with family and friends.
Ron worked over 30 years in the nuclear industry, traveling throughout the U. S. working as a Quality Assurance Engineer, most recently with Flour Hanford. He was highly respected within the industry and developed lasting relationships during his career.
His passion was shown in his fine woodworking, golf, gardening and entertainment of friends and family, specifically the infamous annual "Griswold" Lobsterfest.
Known for his kindness and love, Ron was the embodiment of true friendship. He freely offered his shoulder, opened his heart as well as his home to friends in need. Ron possessed such strength and character others were naturally drawn to him. This was evidenced throughout his life by the countless Brothers and Sisters in spirit who loved to surround him in life, and were honored to comfort him in death. His circle of friends will carry Ron in their hearts and souls everlastingly.
Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Polly; and by his uncles, Jack Mixon and Frank Walters.
He is survived by his loving wife, Beth Griswold; father, Ken (Betty) Griswold; brother, Darwin ('61)(Beverly) Griswold; sons: Robert (Kristen), Rodney (Misty) and Joe (Anne); grandchildren: Skyler, Destinee, Mark, Gordon and Maggie Grace; and his nieces, Cindy and Shannon Griswold; also numerous other loved ones.
Services to celebrate Ron's life were held at 11am on Friday, December 10, 2004 at the First Baptist Church; 395 and 27th; Kennewick, WA.
"We will miss you our beloved Ron, and we thank you for your journey. The memory of your laughter will always bring a smile to our face and warmth to our hearts".
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in remembrance of Ron Griswold to either Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House; 2108 W. Entiat; Kennewick, WA 99336-3000 or Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Foundation; PO Box 5312; Akron, OH 44334.
Published in the Tri-City Herald on November 27, 2004, December 1, 2004 and December 8, 2004.
Bomber Memorial put together by Shirley COLLINGS Haskins ('66).