Jacqueline Ann (Tommas) Griffith was born on her parent’s farm in the small community of Viola, Oregon on July 18, 1937. Her Parents, John and Nellie C. Tommas raised Jacqueline and two older sisters, Shirley and Patricia.
She attended Oregon City High School, graduating in 1954. She went on to graduate from the University of Oregon. She loved her Ducks! She moved to San Francisco for work and continued her education, taking night classes to become an attorney. She passed the bar and was hired by the IRS, specializing in Estate Gift Tax.
Jacqueline would retire from the IRS after 25 years and would go on another 20 years in private practice.
She worked many years with the Federal Bar Association helping organize events. After she retired, she lent her help to Clackamas River Basin Council. She was always proud of the work she did with them.
Jacqueline is survived by her son, Robert. Her nieces, Nancy and Sandy. And her nephew, Bill and his wife, Gayleen.
Service will be held on November 12, 2022 at 2pm at Universalist Unitarian Church, 710 6th St, Oregon City, OR 97045. Reception to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.batemancarrollfunerals.com for the Griffith family.
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