Floyd Henry Griffin

Floyd Henry Griffin was born July 7, 1932 at Rockglen, SK. He was the baby of 12 siblings. From an early age, Joe learned the ethics of hard work. Being born and raised on a farm, he carried on as a farm labourer to many in the community. Joe married Doreen Steppling on April 28, 1960. Joe had decided it was time to move on from a farm hand to a fuel truck driver and many years later joined the team at the Department of Highways. Joe always made time for family and community. He was an avid curler, enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. As the years passed, Joe was able to cherish time spent with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Following retirement, Joe also enjoyed tinkering in his shop and gardening and never missed watching a Bluejay baseball game.

Predeceased by parents, James & Gladys Griffin, siblings: Edith (Pat) Cameron, Jim (Edna) Griffin, Harold Griffin, Grace Griffin, Olive (Harold) Jepson, Eva (Bob) Burns, John ‘Bud’ (Margerite) Griffin, Don Griffin, Adeline (William) Ching, Madeline Griffin, and Alice Coldwell, Joe is survived by his loving wife, Doreen; three children: Gary (Deanna) and son Phoenix; Bev Pennington (Randy Melquist) and children Skylar (Ben Larson) and their daughter Avery, Spencer (Misty Moneo); Gaileen (Wade) Blackwell and the daughters Ariel and Fallon; in-laws Owen Coldwell, Sig Morhart and Ethel Griffin as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Joe’s life was held Friday, July 4, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. John’s Roman Catholic Church, Rockglen, SK. Father Andrew Pawlowicz celebrant. Readers were Reni Cull and Jeanine Bouvier. Tribute was delivered by daughter-in-law, Deanna. CD Music Selections included ‘Drink a Beer’, ‘How Great Thou Art’ and ‘Go Rise High On That Mountain. Honorary Pallbearers were: Dave Stobbs, Rick Altman, Lawrence Stevens, and Brent Taylor. Urn Bearers were Grandchildren and Great-Granddaughter. Interment followed at St. John’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Rockglen, SK. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK. An online book of condolences may be signed at www.rossfuneralservice.com