Patrick Allen Griffin's Obituary
Patrick “Pops” Allen Griffin SR., age 70 of West Fork, passed away in the comfort of his home March 31, 2023.
Pat was born on July 22, 1952, to William C. And Mary L. Griffin in Lamar, Colorado. Pat graduated from Deerfield High School in 1970. After graduation Pat became a carpenter and a glass worker. In 1970, Pat met his wife Kathy in Alaska. Pat and Kathy were married August 28, 1971, and had three boys, Patrick Allen Griffin, Francis Scott Griffin, and William Lawrence Griffin.
In 2009, Pat retired and spent many hours in his wood-shop building toys, chairs, and wishing wells. Pat loved to work with wood and could build anything he chose. Pat was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish with his sons.
Pat was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Mary L. Griffin; one brother, Stephen Scott Griffin; and granddaughter Shelby Malee Griffin.
Pat is survived by his wife; Kathy Mae Schachle Griffin; son Allen Griffin and wife Suzanne; son Scott Griffin and wife Tammie; son Billy Griffin and wife Christie. Pat had ten grand children and three great-grand children.
No services are planned at this time.
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