Sandra Kay (Howard) Griffith, 61
June 18, 1944 ~ October 2, 2005
Sandra Kay was born June 18, 1944 in rural Meadow Grove to John and Mildred Howard.
She attended grade school at Meadow Grove, District 18, and Tildon High School in Tildon, Nebraska.
On April 2, 1961, she married Robert D. Griffith, and they were blessed with three daughters and their husbands, two granddaughters and four grandsons.
Sandra was a hard worker, being employed at Skyline Cafe; Merle's Bakery; Bob Lears Cafe; 15 years, Foote and Davies, and she maintained her membership in the Graphic Arts Union.
She enjoyed being home caring for her family and grandchildren, being a part of their daily lives. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, puzzle books and John Wayne movies.
On Sunday, October 2, 2005, Sandra Kay Griffith, 61, Lincoln, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Left with memories are her devoted husband, Robert, children and grandchildren, all of Lincoln; 4 sisters and their families, extended family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joy Ray; brother, Jacky (Dean) Howard; daughter, Robin Griffith; grandsons, Adam Griffith, Sidney Pickard.
Visitation: 2 p.m. Wednesday-noon Thursday at Roper funeral home, 4300 O St., Lincoln, Nebraska. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior St., Lincoln, Nebraska, with Pastor Dan Safarik conducting the services and offering words of comfort. Burial Fairview Cemetery.
Roper & Sons in service to the family.
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from obituary printed in the October 4-6, 2005 Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Nebraska and kindly sent by rhonda carver buffington (#48247792); kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Deb Krueger 48685569 ; also husband's obituary; National Archives; Note: Nebraska Farmer, a magazine for farmers, became the Mid-America Web Press in 1968. Ten years later, it became known as Foote and Davies. In 1989, the name was American Signature Graphics, and continued growing until far from being limited to Nebraska farming. In 1997 it became Quebocor printing, but there were labor disagreements. Management made it clear that both Crossroads Press in Effingham, Georgia and the Lincoln company would be closed unless certain agreements were accepted. Lincoln, Nebraska accepted the contract, and that plant was spared. At one time in the early 90's, Lincoln was wildly profitable and had over 800 employees.--internet sources; contributor "billy"; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer MB 50438458
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June 18, 1944 ~ October 2, 2005
Sandra Kay was born June 18, 1944 in rural Meadow Grove to John and Mildred Howard.
She attended grade school at Meadow Grove, District 18, and Tildon High School in Tildon, Nebraska.
On April 2, 1961, she married Robert D. Griffith, and they were blessed with three daughters and their husbands, two granddaughters and four grandsons.
Sandra was a hard worker, being employed at Skyline Cafe; Merle's Bakery; Bob Lears Cafe; 15 years, Foote and Davies, and she maintained her membership in the Graphic Arts Union.
She enjoyed being home caring for her family and grandchildren, being a part of their daily lives. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, puzzle books and John Wayne movies.
On Sunday, October 2, 2005, Sandra Kay Griffith, 61, Lincoln, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Left with memories are her devoted husband, Robert, children and grandchildren, all of Lincoln; 4 sisters and their families, extended family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joy Ray; brother, Jacky (Dean) Howard; daughter, Robin Griffith; grandsons, Adam Griffith, Sidney Pickard.
Visitation: 2 p.m. Wednesday-noon Thursday at Roper funeral home, 4300 O St., Lincoln, Nebraska. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior St., Lincoln, Nebraska, with Pastor Dan Safarik conducting the services and offering words of comfort. Burial Fairview Cemetery.
Roper & Sons in service to the family.
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from obituary printed in the October 4-6, 2005 Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Nebraska and kindly sent by rhonda carver buffington (#48247792); kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Deb Krueger 48685569 ; also husband's obituary; National Archives; Note: Nebraska Farmer, a magazine for farmers, became the Mid-America Web Press in 1968. Ten years later, it became known as Foote and Davies. In 1989, the name was American Signature Graphics, and continued growing until far from being limited to Nebraska farming. In 1997 it became Quebocor printing, but there were labor disagreements. Management made it clear that both Crossroads Press in Effingham, Georgia and the Lincoln company would be closed unless certain agreements were accepted. Lincoln, Nebraska accepted the contract, and that plant was spared. At one time in the early 90's, Lincoln was wildly profitable and had over 800 employees.--internet sources; contributor "billy"; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer MB 50438458
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Sandra Kay (Howard) Griffith, 61
June 18, 1944 ~ October 2, 2005
Sandra Kay was born June 18, 1944 in rural Meadow Grove to John and Mildred Howard.
She attended grade school at Meadow Grove, District 18, and Tildon High School in Tildon, Nebraska.
On April 2, 1961, she married Robert D. Griffith, and they were blessed with three daughters and their husbands, two granddaughters and four grandsons.
Sandra was a hard worker, being employed at Skyline Cafe; Merle's Bakery; Bob Lears Cafe; 15 years, Foote and Davies, and she maintained her membership in the Graphic Arts Union.
She enjoyed being home caring for her family and grandchildren, being a part of their daily lives. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, puzzle books and John Wayne movies.
On Sunday, October 2, 2005, Sandra Kay Griffith, 61, Lincoln, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Left with memories are her devoted husband, Robert, children and grandchildren, all of Lincoln; 4 sisters and their families, extended family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joy Ray; brother, Jacky (Dean) Howard; daughter, Robin Griffith; grandsons, Adam Griffith, Sidney Pickard.
Visitation: 2 p.m. Wednesday-noon Thursday at Roper funeral home, 4300 O St., Lincoln, Nebraska. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior St., Lincoln, Nebraska, with Pastor Dan Safarik conducting the services and offering words of comfort. Burial Fairview Cemetery.
Roper & Sons in service to the family.
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from obituary printed in the October 4-6, 2005 Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Nebraska and kindly sent by rhonda carver buffington (#48247792); kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Deb Krueger 48685569 ; also husband's obituary; National Archives; Note: Nebraska Farmer, a magazine for farmers, became the Mid-America Web Press in 1968. Ten years later, it became known as Foote and Davies. In 1989, the name was American Signature Graphics, and continued growing until far from being limited to Nebraska farming. In 1997 it became Quebocor printing, but there were labor disagreements. Management made it clear that both Crossroads Press in Effingham, Georgia and the Lincoln company would be closed unless certain agreements were accepted. Lincoln, Nebraska accepted the contract, and that plant was spared. At one time in the early 90's, Lincoln was wildly profitable and had over 800 employees.--internet sources; contributor "billy"; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer MB 50438458
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June 18, 1944 ~ October 2, 2005
Sandra Kay was born June 18, 1944 in rural Meadow Grove to John and Mildred Howard.
She attended grade school at Meadow Grove, District 18, and Tildon High School in Tildon, Nebraska.
On April 2, 1961, she married Robert D. Griffith, and they were blessed with three daughters and their husbands, two granddaughters and four grandsons.
Sandra was a hard worker, being employed at Skyline Cafe; Merle's Bakery; Bob Lears Cafe; 15 years, Foote and Davies, and she maintained her membership in the Graphic Arts Union.
She enjoyed being home caring for her family and grandchildren, being a part of their daily lives. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, puzzle books and John Wayne movies.
On Sunday, October 2, 2005, Sandra Kay Griffith, 61, Lincoln, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Left with memories are her devoted husband, Robert, children and grandchildren, all of Lincoln; 4 sisters and their families, extended family and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Joy Ray; brother, Jacky (Dean) Howard; daughter, Robin Griffith; grandsons, Adam Griffith, Sidney Pickard.
Visitation: 2 p.m. Wednesday-noon Thursday at Roper funeral home, 4300 O St., Lincoln, Nebraska. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior St., Lincoln, Nebraska, with Pastor Dan Safarik conducting the services and offering words of comfort. Burial Fairview Cemetery.
Roper & Sons in service to the family.
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from obituary printed in the October 4-6, 2005 Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Nebraska and kindly sent by rhonda carver buffington (#48247792); kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Deb Krueger 48685569 ; also husband's obituary; National Archives; Note: Nebraska Farmer, a magazine for farmers, became the Mid-America Web Press in 1968. Ten years later, it became known as Foote and Davies. In 1989, the name was American Signature Graphics, and continued growing until far from being limited to Nebraska farming. In 1997 it became Quebocor printing, but there were labor disagreements. Management made it clear that both Crossroads Press in Effingham, Georgia and the Lincoln company would be closed unless certain agreements were accepted. Lincoln, Nebraska accepted the contract, and that plant was spared. At one time in the early 90's, Lincoln was wildly profitable and had over 800 employees.--internet sources; contributor "billy"; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer MB 50438458
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