February 4, 1919 - April 15, 2017
Beverly V. Griffith of Portland, OR, formerly of South Minneapolis. Retired employee of Dayton’s. Born February 4, 1919 in Pretty Rock Twp., ND. Died April 15, 2017, at the age of 98 years, 2 months. Survived by children, Raymond (June) Griffith, Kathleen (David) Rotchadl and Gloria (James) Doherty; grandchildren, Rachel and Rebecca Griffith, Michelle and Michael Rotchadl and James and Elizabeth Doherty; great-grand-
child, Cameron Sassano, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband, Rev. Thomas J. Griffith; daughter, Elizabeth J. Griffith and 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
Visitation
Sunday, May 7, 2017
2:00 - 5:00 PM
And 1 hour prior to service.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Ave. S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Funeral Service
Monday, May 8, 2017
11:00 AM
Portland Avenue United Methodist Church
8000 Portland Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55420
Interment
Monday, May 8, 2017
Acacia Park Cemetery
2151 Pilot Knob Rd
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Aunt Beverly was a part of my life from the very earliest of my memories. We laughed many times over the mess I caused as a one year old when I got into her face powder! Little Jimmy was reminded not to do that again but I did pinch my fingers a couple of times on the swing out arms of her dressing table that so fascinated me! I still have the Christmas Stocking she made for me in about 1950. As a Pastors wife Aunt Beverly was the perfect helpmate to Uncle Tom. She was always taking charge of handcraft projects for the church youth groups in each of the churches they pastored and organized everything from choir to church dinners. You lived a long and fruitful life Aunt Beverly and we know you are now in a better place free of pain and suffering. The date of Easter changes every year but Easter Eve was when you arose to be with your Lord and Savior and that day will remain in our memories! May God bring joy to your family over your well lived life and the reward your have earned through salvation!