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Steven Griggs Obituary
March 26, 1975 - December 23, 2021
Bellingham, Washington - Steven Holm Griggs crossed the finish line to heaven on December 23, 2021 after a valiant run with life. He was born March 26, 1975 to John and Donel Griggs. Raised in Bellingham, Washington he graduated from Sehome High School. He attended WSU and later graduated from Bellingham Technical College with a degree in Computer Network Support.
After working in California, he moved back to Bellingham to work for the family business.
He has touched the hearts of so many and leaves behind a legacy of kindness, great sense of humor and a smile full of laughter! We will miss him dearly and he will be forever in our hearts.
Steven is survived by his loving parents, John and Donel Griggs of Bellingham; sister, Stephanie (Scott) Gettel; nieces; Abigail & Ainsley; and nephew, Drew Gettel of West Linn, Oregon.
A family burial and private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lighthouse Mission of Bellingham.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Griggs
Megan Mura
December 29, 2024
I attended WSU with Steve and he was so much fun to hang around!
My friend Deb and I attended a few Tom Petty concerts and he are a few pictures from that after.
May he continue to Rest in Peace.
Mary Irvin
January 11, 2022
I'm so sad to read about Steven's passing. He was such a delightful boy in our class at Happy Valley School!! My condolences to his family. Mary
Peter and Teresa dillon
January 5, 2022
We are so so sorry to hear about Steve.. we spent many hours with him on Guemes.. he had the best smile and laugh..
NOEL MONTOYA
January 4, 2022
My deepest condolences to you.
Steve will be missed here on Guemes Island. He was always so eagered to return whenever he was able. The Montoya Family
I attached a photo of our Guemes island scooter gang out causing a ruckus..fun times
John Lemperes
January 4, 2022
Dearest John and Donel, I am so terribly sorry for the loss of your son. Keeping you in my heart and prayers.
John Lemperes
Joe Boyd
January 2, 2022
So very sorry to hear of your son's passing.
Marissa Darlingh
January 2, 2022
Donel and family, I am thinking of you. It was so great to experience working at Griggs with you all-no better face for the characters who shopped with us to see than Steve´s!
Kathy Van Winkle
January 2, 2022
My heart goes out to you Donel, John and Stephanie for your loss.
Sarah Hickman
December 30, 2021
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. I have vivid memories of Steve's laugh and million-watt smile. He'll be sorely missed. Much love.
Ann Robbins
December 28, 2021
My love, sympathy , and prayers to your family. There are no words when you lose a child. You are wonderful people.
Cindy Wilson
December 28, 2021
My deepest sympathy John and Donel.
Megan Mura Perrin
December 27, 2021
My deepest condolences to Steve's friends and family. I knew Steve at SHS and WSU and he was so much fun to be around. He didn't have a mean bone in his body.
I have so many fun memories of Steve. May he Rest in Peace.
Kara Nelson
December 27, 2021
Steve had the biggest smile and best laugh. Always willing to help people out. He will be so missed
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