Ronald Lee Griswold August 30, 1948 – November 26, 2004

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.

Ron was born August 30, 1948 to Polly and Kenneth Griswold. Ron grew up in Richland, graduating from Columbia High School in 1966. Ron has three wonderful sons Joe Lisle South Carolina, Rodney Griswold Phoenix and Robert Griswold Kennewick.

Ron married his soulmate and best friend Beth Omstead on December 26, 1987 . and recently re-newed 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 US working as a Quality Assurance Engineer, most recently with Fluor Hanford. Ron was highly respected within the industry and developed lasting relationships during his career.

Ron’s 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 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; Uncles Jack Mixon and Frank Walters. He is survived by his loving wife Beth Griswold, father Ken Betty Griswold, brother Darwin Beverly, and sons Robert Kristen, Rodney Misty, Joe Anne, grandchildren Skyler, Destinee, Mark, Gordon, Maggie Grace, nieces Cindy and Shannon Griswold. Also numerous other loved ones.

Services to celebrate Ron’s life will be held on Friday, December10, 2004, at 11:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church, Kennewick 395 & 27th.

We shall 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 rememberence 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.