Robert Carl Griffis

1927 - 2013

Robert Carl Griffis obituary, 1927-2013, Rochester Hills, MI

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Pixley Funeral Home

322 West University Drive

Rochester, Michigan

Robert Griffis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 10, 2013.

Dr. Robert C. Griffis of Rochester Hills passed away on Thursday November 7, 2013. Loving husband for over 64 years to Doris. Dearest father of Carl (Etta), Edward, Robert (Barbara), Thomas (Mimi), and Patty. Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren, Robert also leaves behind is dear cat Kacey. Robert served his country in the Navy during WWII; he graduated with a Doctorate in Chemistry going on to work for General Electric and Ford Motor Co. Robert volunteered for over 20 years making harnesses at Leader Dogs for the Blind of Rochester, MI. Visitation will be Tuesday November 12, 2013 from 1pm until the time of service at 3pm at Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Dr. Rochester, MI 48307. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to Leader Dogs for the Blind P.O. Box 5000 Rochester MI 48308. Please visit www.pixleyfuneral.com

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December 4, 2013

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November 27, 2013

Joan McLaughlin Thompson

Dear Mrs. Griffis and Carl, Ed, Tom, Patty and family, I am very sorry to hear of Dr, Griffis passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Joan McLaughlin Thompson

November 18, 2013

I am very sorry about Dr. Griffis passing. What a super neighbor, I have fond memories of him taking me up in his plane when I was a teenager and fascinated with planes.

May God be with you Mrs. Griffis and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Joan McLaughlin Thompson

November 18, 2013

Susie McLaughlin

So sorry to hear of Dr. Griffis' passing. All of the McLaughlin's send our prayers and thoughts to Mom Griffis and all the kids.

November 16, 2013

Jane Mack (McLaughlin)

Dear Mrs. Griffis...I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. (Dr.) Griffis's passing. We love your family!..

November 12, 2013

L A

Thanks for your service to our country. RIP.

November 12, 2013

Freddie Aguilera

Dear Patty so sorry for your loss of your papa. But just always be thankful for all the great times your were able to have together. God bless you Freddie

November 12, 2013

Mr. Griffis will sure be missed around the Katona house :)
We appreciate everything he did for our dad.
Love,
The Katona Kids

November 12, 2013

Dear Doris & family,
Words cannot express fully how sorry we are with Bob's passing. He was a wonderful co-worker, and close friend.
He will always be in our memories and hearts.
Sincerely,
Brent & Connie Fecteau

November 11, 2013

Lonna Harlow

Patti, Doris and family...so sorry to hear of your loss...my thoughts are with you...

November 11, 2013

Michelle Moloney

Doris and Patty-
Your friends at Louies in Lakeville are all thinking of you during this difficult time. We will sure miss Bob's smile that brought everyone a little cheer on the weekends when you visited for breakfast or lunch! What a classy guy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!

November 11, 2013

Griffis Family.
May your cherished memories give you comfort at this time.
Karl and Marcia

November 11, 2013

tom klix

Hi Ed, I am thinking of you. Tom Klix

November 11, 2013

Kitty Manning

Patty and family - it is tough when so many tell you that he lived a long and great life - because we want them to live longer. Even though we don't get to keep them forever - we do get to cherish the memories and that will hold your father alive in your heart always. Patty, my thoughts and prayers are with you as I know how much you loved your father and you are so lucky that you had the time together to strengthen that love over these last few years.

Kitty Manning

November 11, 2013

Chomicz Family

Dear Griffis Family,

Bob was such a great friend and mentor to me while I was at Ford. He "adopted" me as one of his own.
Through out the years I always looked forward to our visits and have many great memories of Lisa, Faith, and David spending time talking to Bob.

November 9, 2013

Beth Scheffert

I love you all so much and my heart is broken to lose Bob. You are all in my prayers and Matt is having special blessings for you all at St. John Fisher on Sunday. I've also requested special blessings for your family from Fr. Solanus and the Franciscan monks in Detroit. All my love forever and always .... Beth

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