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Earl Nelson GRIGGS

Male 1905 - 1987  (82 years)


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  • Name Earl Nelson GRIGGS 
    Born 13 Mar 1905  Griswold, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 30 Dec 1987  Chilliwack, British Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Person ID I18709  bmds
    Last Modified 28 Dec 2016 

    Father William Daniel GRIGGS,   b. 15 May 1873, Murray, Northumberland, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Dec 1959, Sifton, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Maud MAY,   b. 24 Mar 1870, Brock, Ontario North, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Apr 1942, Griswold, Manitoba Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Family ID F7466  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ruby,   d. Apr 1986 
    Family ID F7467  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Mar 1905 - Griswold, Manitoba Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Dec 1987 - Chilliwack, British Columbia Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Obituary.
      Earl Nelson Griggs of 45450 Menholm Rd., Chilliwack, passed away Dec. 30, 1987, at his residence at age 82. Born March 13, 1905, at Griswold, Man., he had lived 20 years in the Chilliwack district. He was a retired correspondent for Massey Ferguson Co. and a member of the Chilliwack United Church. He enjoyed playing bridge and curling. Funeral service was held Jan. 2 from Chilliwack United Church with Rev. Allen Crewe, assisted by Rev. J.T. Horricks, officiating. Interment was at the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Active casketbearers were Don Livingston, Dick Hesketh, Al Ritchie and Lloyd Russell.
      He is survived by his two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Pearson and Muriel Griggs of Delta, Charles and Pearl Griggs of Griswold, Man.; sister and brother-in-law, Alberta and Allin Pybus of Winnipeg, Man.; and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Ruby, in April, 1986; brother, Dr. Frank Griggs; and by his sister, Willa Rae.
       If friends so desire, donations may be made to the B.C. Heart Foundation. Henderson’s Funeral Home, Chilliwack, in care of arrangements.
      — The Chilliwack Progress, January 6, 1988.