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Theodore Maurice “Ted” Griffith

Birth	:	9 Nov 1928
Death	:	14 Jun 2017
Burial	:	Elm Grove Cemetery, Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2861279, -91.7004451
Description	:	Obituary for Theodore Maurice Griffith Theodore Maurice “Ted” Griffith, age 88, of Washington, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Halcyon House in Washington following an extended illness. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the West Chester United Methodist Church with Pastor Moody Colorado officiating. Calling hours will begin noon Monday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday. Interment with military honors will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa. Memorials have been established for the West... Read More	Obituary for Theodore Maurice Griffith Theodore Maurice “Ted” Griffith, age 88, of Washington, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Halcyon House in Washington following an extended illness. Celebration of life services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the West Chester United Methodist Church with Pastor Moody Colorado officiating. Calling hours will begin noon Monday at the Jones & Eden Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday. Interment with military honors will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Washington, Iowa. Memorials have been established for the West Chester United Methodist Church or Hospice of Washington County. Online condolences may be sent for Ted’s family through the web at www.jonesfh.com Ted was born, November 9, 1928, in Washington County the son of Clement and Mabel (Kleese) Griffith. He graduated from West Chester High School in 1947. Ted was united in marriage to Delores Krotz on June 28, 1953, at the West Chester United Methodist Church. Ted was a veteran of the Korean War serving honorably in the United States Army. He spent most of his life in Washington County and farmed 53 years, with 47 years on a farm near Wellman, Iowa. He loved dancing, starting in their early married life with square dancing, and then regularly attended dances throughout Washington County and Eastern Iowa. He enjoyed music and sang in the West Chester United Methodist Church choir. Ted had ponies and horses for many years, and enjoyed wagon and sleigh rides with his children, grandchildren and many family and friends. He also loved playing cards, camping, and attending his children’s, grandchildren’s and extended family’s activities. He is survived by five children: Dennis Griffith and wife Brenda of Iowa City, Iowa; Peggy Mason and husband Don of Saint Charles, Iowa; Jerry Griffith and wife Susan of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Scott Griffith and wife Ellen of Saint Charles, Missouri; and Neill Griffith and wife Mary Ann of Oswego, Illinois; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. He is also survived by one sister, Patricia Dusenbery of Washington, Iowa; and brother, C.J. Griffith and wife Vivian of Washington, Iowa. Ted was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Delores in 2013; three brothers, Donald Griffith and wives Betty and Marge, Paul Griffith and wife Ada, and Jack Griffith; and brother-in-law, Harry Dusenbery.

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Latitude: 41.2861279
Longitude: -91.7004451

Family Members:

Parent

Clement Elias Griffith

(1892 - 1972)

Cora Mabel Kleese Griffith

(1895 - 1997)

Spouse

Delores Ann Krotz Griffith

(1933 - 2013)

Siblings

Paul Eugene Griffith

(1918 - 2005)

John Harry Griffith

(1921 - 1941)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2861279, -91.7004451

2. Woodlawn Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943300, -91.6968100

3. County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3125162, -91.7223905

4. Moore Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2583511, -91.6668326

5. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2435989, -91.6474991

6. Shiloh Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2250130, -91.6789390

7. Pattison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3365000, -91.7534000

8. Memorial Miller Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2400500, -91.7735900

9. Schrock-Eureka Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7125015

10. Benson Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2376912, -91.6108355

11. Craven Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3444595, -91.7835035

12. Martin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2000194, -91.6668323

13. Custer Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1921500, -91.7125900

14. Todd Cemetery
Franklin Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2555705, -91.8196155

15. Plains Cemetery
Washington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3808632, -91.7000885

16. Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1963997, -91.6596985

17. Grace Hill Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2593994, -91.8281021

18. Sommers Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1927986, -91.6505966

19. Roberts Chapel Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3616982, -91.7893982

20. Gatlin Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416818, -91.8251712

21. Ainsworth Cemetery
Ainsworth, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943649, -91.5626373

22. Sandy Hook Cemetery
Brighton, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2050018, -91.7957993

23. West Chester Cemetery
West Chester, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3521996, -91.8146973

24. New Haven Cemetery
Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2943993, -91.8480988