David Jay Griffin, 65, passed away peacefully at home due to a lingering illness of congestive heart failure on March 27, 2004.

He was born Dec. 19, 1938, on his mother’s birthday, to Spencer Grenville and Ida Cooper Griffin of Providence.

David began his education at Providence Elementary and graduated from South Cache High School where he was a member of Future Farmers of America. He completed 2 years at Utah State University.

He served in Fort Ord, California for the Army where he developed a specialty of being a great cook and a great love for his country.

He married his sweetheart, Marlene Dunbar on June 8, 1962 in the Logan LDS Temple for time and eternity. They made their life long home in Providence.

David worked greatly at various occupations including dairy farming, driver at LeGrand Johnson Construction and others. He was employed with Amcor and Thiokol. He just completed his 20 year successful project of Green Meadow Subdivision and was a member of the Providence Lions Club.

He enjoyed farming with his father, his uncle Dave, and his two sons, Jerry and Jason. Dad worked hard for his family everyday and for their future. He loved his wife and was by her side constantly. He was the best husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Although not physically able he was supportive behind the scenes with his kids and grandkids. As an Elder of the Providence 4th Ward he served in the Sunday School Presidency and various callings.

He is survived by his wife Marlene, daughters Jill (Reese) Petersen, JaNan (Jodie) Esplin, Jalene (E.J.) Fillmore; sons, Jerry David (Kathryn) Griffin, and Jason William (Amy) Griffin; Grandchildren, Jenna, Jayd, Justin, Elsha, Alexandria, Erica, Dallas, Ethan, Jaxon, Kaden, Jaida, Holly, Adam, Brandi; Great-grandchildren, Maddeline, MaKayla, Rhett, Sidney, Cameron, Caylee, and Waylon; sisters, Elizabeth (Steven) Wood of Provo, Janet (Guy Ray) Pulsipher of Avon, Ida Mae Bankhead of Ogden; sister-in-law, Carol Griffin of Antioch, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Wade Griffin and brother, Spencer Dee Griffin.

Dad, we love you forever.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at the Providence 4th Ward Chapel, 155 East 100 North, Providence at 12:00 PM. Friends may call Monday evening from 6-8 PM and on Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 AM at the church.