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Personal data Lee Edward Griffin 

  • He was born on May 11, 1929 in Blairsburg, Blairsburg Twp., Hamilton Co., IA.
  • Resident July 1997: Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA.
  • He died on July 2, 2014 in Mercy Med. Ctr.-No. IA, Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, he was 85 years old.
  • This information was last updated on August 22, 2014.

Household of Lee Edward Griffin

He is married to (Not public).

They got married in the year 1993 at fortasse, somewhere, Verenigde Staten, he was 63 years old.

Lee Edward Griffin oo Delores ____

Marriage source: Buffalo Center (IA) Trib., vol 106 # 19, 31 July 1997, pg. 7 col. 4

"...Delores Griffin and her husband, Lee, of Buffalo Center, ..." <>

Notes about Lee Edward Griffin

Lee Edward Griffin

Source: Buffalo Center (IA) Trib., vol 106 # 19, 31 July 1997, pg. 7 col. 4

"'Iona M. Aukes ... sisters-in-law; Delores Griffin and her husband, Lee, of Buffalo Center, ..."

For some reason, I had Lee on my data base as Lee Gilbert. I am changing it to Lee Griffin. - D.A. Navorska - Vernal Equinox MMXIV - Twp. 25N, Delaware Co., Cherokee Nation.

Obituaries, Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune, Vol. 123, # 28, 9 July 2014, Pg. 5, Cols. 5 & 6

[Col. 5]

"Lee Griffin, age 85 of Buffalo Center died Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa in Mason City. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2014 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center with PastorJudy Junkermeier officiating and Military Rites by the Buffalo Center American Legion/VFW Color Guard. Private inurnment wil be at Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center.

Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. [web-site version only]

Lee Edward Griffin was born on May 11, 1929 in Blairsburg, [Iowa], the third of four children to Bryan and Mary Griffin. He spent most of his childhood in Buffalo Center, graduating there in 1946. Soon after high school, he joined theU.S. Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Johnston from 1948 to 1952 as an Electronics Technician, Third Class. He and his crew took part in the European Recovery Program, helping to rebuild and stabilize countries devastated by World War II.His patriotism continued in Buffalo Center as a member of the local VFW and Legion Club.

His love of electronics continued after his time in the service, and he attended a program at DeVry University in Chicago. Upon returning to Buffalo Center, he met Phyllis Gossman. They married in 1953. Together, they had four children,whom they raised on their family farm outside of town. Lee greatly enjoyed his years as a farmer and often spent time in the fields after retiring. In his spare time, he also worked at the local electronics store, Shafar Industries, andJensvold Implement. Lee and Phyllis shared 38 wonderful years together before her passing in 1991. In 1993, he married Dolores Sachs. They enjoyed their retirement years together spending time with family, watching basketball, andshopping,

Lee will be remembered for his love of candy, cars, fishing, and farming, as well as his colorful stories and jokes. He had numerous collections, including guns, key chains, and toy tractors. However, he was first and foremost a devotedand loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a well-respected member of the community and a strong supporter of his church. He brought light into every conversation and had a lasting impact on everyone he knew.

Lee was preceded in death by his wife Phyllis Griffin; his children Steven and Maureen Griffin; his parents Bryan and Mary Griffin; and his siblings Ruth Adams, Kathryn Gilbert, and Ray Griffin. [This sentence was published in theweb-site version only.]

He is survived by his wife Dolores Griffin; his children Julie Christianson (Denny) and Ed[ward] Griffin (Joyce); and step-children Rod Sachs (Terri), Jim Sachs (Jody), David Sachs (Renae), and Darla Shank (Brandon). He also had tengrandchildren: Jenna, Ellen, Chris, Kelsey, Justin, Jessa, Natalie, Cassidy, Brianna, and Sydney; four great-grandchildren: Jasper, Ruby, Rockwell, and Jewell; and countless other relatives.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences and personal emails for the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com"

[Col. 6]

"Lee Criffin [Photograph of Lee Griffin in sailor uniform]

1929 - 2014 Services: Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 7 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center. Private inurnment will be at Graceland Cemetery, Buffalo Center. www.winterfuneralhome.com" <>

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Historical events

Birthday May 11, 1929

  • The temperature on May 11, 1929 was between 3.6 °C and 18.7 °C and averaged 11.2 °C. There was 11.9 hours of sunshine (77%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from March 8, 1926 to August 10, 1929 the cabinet De Geer I, with Jonkheer mr. D.J. de Geer (CHU) as prime minister.
  • In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1929 to May 26, 1933 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck III, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1929: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 7.7 million citizens.
    • January 6 » Mother Teresa arrives by sea in Calcutta, India, to begin her work among India's poorest and sick people.
    • June 7 » The Lateran Treaty is ratified, bringing Vatican City into existence.
    • July 24 » The Kellogg–Briand Pact, renouncing war as an instrument of foreign policy, goes into effect (it is first signed in Paris on August 27, 1928, by most leading world powers).
    • August 8 » The German airship Graf Zeppelin begins a round-the-world flight.
    • October 3 » The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King Alexander I.
    • November 7 » In New York City, the Museum of Modern Art opens to the public.

Day of death July 2, 2014

  • The temperature on July 2, 2014 was between 6.2 °C and 20.9 °C and averaged 15.0 °C. There was 11.2 hours of sunshine (67%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the northwest. Source: KNMI
  • Koning Willem-Alexander (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from April 30, 2013 up to present prince from the Netherlands (also called Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from Monday, November 5, 2012 to Thursday, October 26, 2017 the cabinet Rutte II, with Mark Rutte (VVD) as prime minister.
  • In the year 2014: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 16.8 million citizens.
    • March 27 » Philippines signs a peace accord with the largest Muslim rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, ending decades of conflict.
    • April 2 » A spree shooting occurs at the Fort Hood army base in Texas, with four dead, including the gunman, and 16 others injured.
    • June 27 » At least fourteen people are killed when a Gas Authority of India Limited pipeline explodes in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.
    • July 15 » A train derails on the Moscow Metro, killing at least 24 and injuring more than 160 others.
    • July 23 » TransAsia Airways Flight 222 crashes in Xixi village near Huxi, Penghu, during approach to Phengu Airport. 48 of the 58 people on board are killed and five more people on the ground are injured.
    • October 27 » Britain withdraws from Afghanistan at the end of Operation Herrick, after 12 years four months and seven days.


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