He was born on September 1st, 1951 in Flint, Michigan. His Family moved to Arizona when he was only 2 years old. Their family physician recommended they move to somewhere with a warmer climate due to Steven’s illnesses. The family quickly packed what they had and moved to Arizona to start a new life.
Steven attended and graduated from Carl T. Hayden High School in 1969. He worked as a Police Officer for the city of Phoenix, and then a K-9 Sergeant with the AZ Department of Corrections. He gradually worked his way up to Training Officer and eventually Parole Officer when he retired.
He was actively involved in his Grandchildren’s activities and any and all Family gatherings.
He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father; Lile and Elaine Griswold, his Brother; Garry Griswold, and his Wife of 50 years; Denice Griswold.
He is survived by his Children; Tiffany Gavazzo, Bethany Guengerich, Steven Griswold Jr., Thomas Whipple, and Jarod Whipple and his Grandchildren; Cayden “CJ” Gavazzo, Sophia Rodriguez, Kailyn Shingledecker, Truleigh Gavazzo, Noelani Gavazzo, Sean Guengerich, Kaidey Guengerich, Beau Guengerich, Casey Guengerich, Alex Whipple, Connor Whipple, and Liam Whipple.
Steve was our Hero. He always put his Family first and made sure we felt his protection at all times. Steven and Denice were High School Sweethearts and soulmates. They were a couple to envy. They each had their special day taking turns on who was right and the other person couldn’t argue with them that day. If it was their day, they were always right, no matter what. Her day was Saturday and his was Sunday. “YES Dear, you’re right” was all that had to be said with a smile to accompany it.
The Family would like to thank all of our Family and Friends for being there for us all and to Hospice of the Valley for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in their final days.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Viewing/Visitation at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85027 at 5:00 PM on Friday February 17th, 2023. His Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 20th at the LDS Mormon Church, 2939 W. Rose Garden Ln., Phoenix, Arizona 85027 at 11:00 AM with his interment following at the Mortuary, Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary at 1:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com for the Griswold family.
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