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GRIFFITH -- Richard D. Griffith (Dick) 80, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died at home on Friday, August 24, 2007 following his battle with cancer. Richard was a veteran of both WWII and the Korean War. He was a member of the New Mexico Faceters Guild and enjoyed creating jewelry. Among his other interests were wine making, flying, sky diving, bridge, and golf. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Katherine Marchant Griffith, and three children: a daughter, Donna and husband, Perry Skufis of Florence, KY; a son, Mike and wife, Linda Griffith of Winchester, CA and their children, Christina, Michelle, Tim and Rebecca, and one great-grandson, Dylan; a son, James and wife, Renee Griffith of Lake Jackson, TX and their sons, Brenden and Kristopher; two biological sisters, Gatha Williams of Braham, MN and Glenna Ulseth and husband, Ed of Akron, OH; two half brothers, Bob Marshall and his wife, Debbie and Bill Marshall and his wife, Faye; and many cousins. Richard was preceded in death by his biological parents, Forest and Mattie Marshall of Valley Head WV, and his adopted parents, Pop and Della Griffith of Elkins, WV, where Richard was born. He always wanted to come out west and moved to Albuquerque after graduating college in 1955 with his wife, Katherine and daughter. He worked for 32 years at Sandia National Laboratory until his retirement in 1988. His wish was to be cremated and a family memorial will be held at a later date. In remembrance of Richard, Presbyterian Hospice will accept donations. Dick, you will be greatly missed by all. Aspen Funeral Alternatives 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd. 505-323-9000
        Published on: Sat September 01, 2007