Frederick Harper Griswold

1925 - 2017

Frederick Harper Griswold obituary, 1925-2017, Catonsville, MD

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

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Frederick Griswold Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 24, 2017.

On July 23, 2017, Frederick Harper Griswold passed away peacefully in the presence of his family. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn R. Griswold. Loving father of Leah Rudolph and husband William, and Scott Griswold and wife Kathleen. Brother of George, Douglas, Malcolm, Gordon, and the late Marshall Griswold. Grandfather of Erica Rudolph, Clifton Rudolph, and William Griswold. WWII Navy Veteran and served on D-Day.
Family will receive friends at Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc., 1630 Edmondson Ave., Catonsville, MD 21228 on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Services will be held at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, at Charlestown, 711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228 on Monday at 11am, where guests are invited to visit at 10am. Interment St. Jacobs Stone Church Cemetery in PA.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21061 or to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, www.cbf.org.

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September 4, 2017

Lisa (Robertson) Schachter

Harper and my father Andy were close friends at Charlestown for more than 10 years. Among the many things they held in common were their Scottish ancestry and status as World War II veterans. My father's last years were made all the more enjoyable and meaningful thanks to Harper, and I will always treasure him for that. Over the course of my visits back to Maryland from the west coast, I had the good fortune to get to know Harper myself and to appreciate firsthand the fine person he was--a gentle, kind, and intelligent man with a deep connection to the natural world. I will always be grateful to have known Harper. In fact, I believe that many lives have been touched by him in profound ways. He will be missed.

August 23, 2017

Layne Urbas

Harper was a true hero in more ways than one. He was a WWII hero and a hero to all the trees he so lovingly took care of all his long years as a trained arborist.
But he was also a special hero to the son and daughter-in-law of a fellow resident at Charlestown, one Elsie Joan Urbas or EJ as she is affectionately known.
He was always a comfort to my wife and I as we went through the challenges of my mother (who was also one of Harper's sweethearts) while we dealt with her early stages of dimentia. His kind advice and encouragement was always a welcome relief to us both. We came to love him as much as did my mother. So now that he is in God's hands we say, "rest in peace old dear friend."

Posted by Layne Urbas

August 23, 2017

Layne Urbas

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August 10, 2017

Leah Rudolph

For Dad

August 5, 2017

Lanny and Mary Ann Adkison

Thank you Harper for all the memories!
I loved our telephone conversations and
your love and caring kindness to all.
We were so blessed to know you.

August 5, 2017

Jack & Gabriele Hooten

Harper was truly a wonderful father, husband, and civic leader. A dear friend to many of us,
He epitomized the greatest generation.

July 26, 2017

Rick and Cindy Jones

When Harper and Kathryn moved to Charlestown, we bought their house and property in Randallstown. Harper returned often and taught us how to care for the orchard, asparagus bed, and blackberries. He became like a father to us and we grew to love him.

We named the property "Harper Hill" and that name eventually became our homemade wine label, too.

After 22 years when we decided it was time for us to also move to a senior retirement community, we followed Harper to Charlestown. He was a great guy and always fun to be around. He will be sorely missed.

Rick and Cindy Jones

July 26, 2017

Renee W.

Please accept my condolences on be half of Mr. Griswold, Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and sorry. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, ... and To comfort all who mourn, ..."

July 25, 2017

john lorenz

I knew Harper for only the last two years at Charlestown. He is a true American hero and he will be remembered with warmth by all who knew him. I am a better person for having known him. May God bless Harper and all of his friends and family.
Uncle John

July 25, 2017

B H

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Harper will be dearly missed. May God comfort your hearts and strengthen you each day. Ps 86:17

July 25, 2017

Ms

To the family of Frederick Harper I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10

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Jul

30

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

Jul

30

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

Jul

31

Service

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Angels Chapel

711 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD

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Sterling-Ashton-Schwab-Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, Inc.

1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

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