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Dean Griffith Obituary

Griffith, Dean Ladd Chairman Emeritus of Griffith Foods, was born December 2, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois to Carroll and Sylvia Griffith and died March 8, 2016 in Naples, Florida. Dean is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Lois Jo Griffith; his son, Scott Ladd Griffith; his daughter, Lori Griffith Jones and her husband, William Jones; and his son, Brian Ladd Griffith and his wife Susan McKinley Griffith. Dean was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Solheim, and her husband, Glenn Solheim. He is also survived by his sister, Maxine Pusinelli; eight grandchildren, Carolyn and David Jones, Bradley, Juliana and Reid Solheim and Colin, Mallory and Lauren Griffith. Memorial Service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, Illinois 60091. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Greater Chicago Food Depository, 4100 West Ann Lurie Place, Chicago, IL 60632-3920, would be appreciated. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 13 to Mar. 17, 2016.

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camille Nowik MSW

March 6, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are for Dean Griffith & family whose goodness and generosity will always be remembered.
Tony Hernandez & family

Tony Hernandez family

March 6, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers for Dean and the Griffith family on the anniversary of his passing.

Fr. Augustine Myslinski

April 13, 2016

Our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of Dean. (And my apology for such a late sympathy.) He was a generous benefactor to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers Ga--near Lithonia. In addition to that he was a friend of my family. My father, Lawrence Myslinski, was employed by Griffith Labs (now Foods)for over 50 years. The Monastery and the Myslinski Family are deeply grateful for Dean's life and the whole Griffith family and business. Our prayers and love are with them. With much sympathy Fr. Augustine Myslinski--monk at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit.

John Randall

March 21, 2016

I worked for Dean from 1998 - 2003. We both had a passion for boats and had many conversations about them. Even after I left the company and came back to Griffith Laboratories office if Dean was in the office and heard that I was coming he would invite me up to his office to look at his latest boat.

He built a great company and I will fondly remember my time there.

My thoughts and prayers to Lois and family.

Tim Thometz

March 19, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Griffith Family for their loss. Dean was an exceptional man who I admired greatly. I was fortunate to learn much from him as his was a life well lived. May the lord welcome Dean with open arms and may his family be blessed in the future without him.

Genevieve Skap

March 18, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Dean's passing. I was the executive secretary to both Mr. Maren and Mr. Pusinelli for 35 years. I have such fond memories of Dean and Griffith Labs. My sincere condolences to the family.

March 18, 2016

We share in your sorrow and offer our prayers for Dean.
Tony Hernandez and family

Brent Wambold

March 17, 2016

Holding dear Lois, Brian, Lori, Scott and extended family in our thoughts and prayers, as family was the most important thing to Dean. A lifetime as a neighbor; forty years of work on the Chapel; I now know my parents, Derald and June West and Dean are finally together planning the next mission for the unchurched... Praise the Lord for this man with vision, drive and respect.. Love you, Dean. Thank you for everything - Praise God!

Jeanette Green

March 17, 2016

Sorry to hear about your lost may the god of heaven be with u through this time of sorrow

David and Althea

March 17, 2016

Sending our sincere condolences to the family for the loss of such a kind and humble person. Draw close to God during this time and he will draw close to you.

Sharon Dexter

March 17, 2016

Dean Griffith will live on in the legacy of the many missions he & Lois began. He will live on in the memories of each individual whose life he touched. I know where he is this Easter .. singing in the heavenly choir as he's never sung before!

March 15, 2016

I feel honored to have had a chance to meet and talk with Dean at Fred Boger's gatherings in Bull Valley. Dean was a great supporter of Fred through Fred's many ups and downs, and I'll always have great respect for Dean in playing that role.
Take care Lois. The memory of Dean and you lives on in all of us.

Ders Anderson

March 14, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

John Smith

March 14, 2016

May He Rest in Peace.
John A. Smith and Family

Family of Nicholas Bodinet

March 14, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you find comfort knowing how many lives Dean has touched.

March 14, 2016

March 14
To Mr. Griffith, family and friends. May the hearer of prayer grant you the needed strength and peace at this time of sorrow. 1 Thes. 4:16,17 you have my deepest sympathy for your loss.

AM

March 13, 2016

Our condolences to Lois and entire family for the passing of your beloved Dean. May God lift his face toward you and grant you peace during this difficult time. Numbers 6:26

Lisa BRICKMAN

March 13, 2016

Our hearts are heavy hearing of Dean's recent passing.

A broadly intellectual man with an amazing vision for life's big picture.

His testament to hard work awarded him the ultimate maestro of all things faith, business, and travel.

We will miss him.... his smile, his spunk, and his unforgettable moxie!


Loving Prayers to Lois and Family

BRICKMAN

Cheryl Lynn

March 13, 2016

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

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