Mary Griffin
Mary E. Griffin, 91, Polson, MT. passed into eternal rest at her home, surrounded by family on Friday, August 13, 2010.
Mary was born on April 2, 1919 in Hot Springs, MT to Niarada homesteaders Harv & Elsie Mullen.
She grew up in Niarada riding a horse to the one room Battle Butte School, where she attended until being sent to board in Kalispell to attend high school.
She married George Ramsey in 1935 and had six children together. They later divorced. She married Joe Griffen in 1948 and they had a daughter together.
Mary raised sheep for much of her life and was happiest outside working in her flower garden or on her many crafts. She had a large extended family that she loved and listened to with a sympathetic ear.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband Joe Griffin, two sons- Wayne & earl Ramsey and two grandsons Preston and William Redman.
She is survived by five children- Shirley Redman, Donna Zielke and Gary Ramsey all of Polson, Joyce Madsen of Kirkland, WA., and Sandra Kelley of Minden, Nevada. 24 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren & 18 great great grandchildren also survive her.
Private interment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Polson, Pastor John Payne will officiate. A reception will follow at the VFW in Polson. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Griffin\’s family.
My prayers are with the family and that Great Aunt Mary is in heaven now reuniting with family and friends.
TO ALL THE FAMILY,I WILL MISS GRAMMA AND WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT SHE TAUGHT ME IN MY LIFE. SHE LOVED ALL OF US VERY MUCH. OUR CONDOLENCE ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. I HAVE OPEN HOUSE TO MEET MY NEW STUDENTS AND PARENT ON THRUSDAY,SO WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE THE SERVICES. LOVE TO ALL, DAVE- N -MARY BUSH
To Grandma’s children, I am so sorry that you have lost your mother. Know that you have lots of family who love you, including me. The one thing that helped me is to know that she is now pain free. She & Mom are up there in heaven and having a good old time and watching over us.
When I think of Grandma, I think of her sheep and her gardens. I loved to watch her when she took care of her sheep. I remember the vacinations and the sheering. I didn’t like so much pulling weeds but it’s still a fond memory. I will remember Grandma’s laughter, her beautifully crocheted afghans, the clothes she made for me, and her very loving heart.
I will see you Thursday and I will be bringing you lots of love and hugs.
Love, Leeann
Joyce, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mary Johnson Corcoran
My sympathy to all of the family, but my thanks to Our Lord for allowing us to share life with such a special lady. I am glad we got to see her this summer if for anly a few minutes. Sorry I can’t be there , but my sisters will be. My love to you all..
I’m so sorry I won’t be able to come for Grandma’s service. I have been bad about not keeping in touch with all my relatives since my mother’s passing. Please accept my apologies and condolences. Bar
I loved my great grandma very much & although have not seen her in many years I have held her & great grandpa dear to my heart. I think often of her many talents with crafts, her delicious canned foods, her flowers, picking up pine cones, visiting her in the summer. I believe she has been one of the people in my life who contributed to my love for crafts & creating. I hope to one day be as accomplished as her in the many ways she has inspired me. I love, love, love you great grandma.