Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Michael and Make A Wish
JR Wall, Michael's business partner in San Diego sent me this poster regarding Michael and the Make A Wish Foundation.
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Michael's Memorial
Rosalie and Janell have been working hard to find a venue and time that will allow us to celebrate Michael's life. Here are the current plans and please notice that the date has changed.
Date: Sunday, June 10
Time: Noon to 3 pm
Location: The Overlook House
Click here for directions
There will be more information soon on how the program will proceed, but what I know now is that there will be a potluck lunch.
There will also be about $300 of expenses to use this outstanding facility so please bring your favorite potluck dish and be prepared to "Leave a big tip!"
We will also have boards and pins to put up your favorite pictures. We will have a computer and scanner so we can scan the photos and make them available to all who want copies.
Finally, email was not in broad usage back in the Results days. So if you know emails of Results alumni who you believe would like to attend, please forward them to me at gandalf224@gmail.com.
Date: Sunday, June 10
Time: Noon to 3 pm
Location: The Overlook House
Click here for directions
There will be more information soon on how the program will proceed, but what I know now is that there will be a potluck lunch.
There will also be about $300 of expenses to use this outstanding facility so please bring your favorite potluck dish and be prepared to "Leave a big tip!"
We will also have boards and pins to put up your favorite pictures. We will have a computer and scanner so we can scan the photos and make them available to all who want copies.
Finally, email was not in broad usage back in the Results days. So if you know emails of Results alumni who you believe would like to attend, please forward them to me at gandalf224@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Update on Michael's Memorial
A local paper in San Diego is hosting a "Memorial Page" for Michael. You can get to it by clicking this link. This page is designed to let you leave a comment for Michael's family and friends to read.
I spoke with Rosalie and she and Janell are tentatively planning on Sunday, June 3 for Michael's Memorial here in Portland. I'm having lunch with them today and will have more specific info as the plans are firmed up.
If any of you have information about Results grads who'd like to be involved, please send me their email addresses at gandalf224@gmail.com and I'll pass them on to the planning team. Most of the Results programs predated the widespread use of email (yoiks, could it have been that long ago?) and consequently we don't have an extensive list of email addresses.
I spoke with Rosalie and she and Janell are tentatively planning on Sunday, June 3 for Michael's Memorial here in Portland. I'm having lunch with them today and will have more specific info as the plans are firmed up.
If any of you have information about Results grads who'd like to be involved, please send me their email addresses at gandalf224@gmail.com and I'll pass them on to the planning team. Most of the Results programs predated the widespread use of email (yoiks, could it have been that long ago?) and consequently we don't have an extensive list of email addresses.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Services for Michael in San Diego
Services for Michael will be held on Monday, May 14 at 2 pm at:
California Burial Chapel
5880 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
619.234.3272
The date for the memorial service in Portland is pending. I'll update here as soon as I have information.
California Burial Chapel
5880 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
619.234.3272
The date for the memorial service in Portland is pending. I'll update here as soon as I have information.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Update
Carolyn just got off the phone with Mary Ann Griffin, Michael's sister, and she indicated that because of an autopsy required by the coroner, Michael's body may not be released until early next week.
That means San Diego services for Michael will most likely not take place until early next week. We will update this blog as soon as we have more info.
Also, Rosalie Stamos and Janell Rote have agreed to co-ordinate a memorial service for Michael here in Portland. I'm not comfortable posting their contact info on a public site, so if you would like to get in touch with them, email me at gandalf224@gmail.com and I will forward your contact info to them and they will get in touch.
That means San Diego services for Michael will most likely not take place until early next week. We will update this blog as soon as we have more info.
Also, Rosalie Stamos and Janell Rote have agreed to co-ordinate a memorial service for Michael here in Portland. I'm not comfortable posting their contact info on a public site, so if you would like to get in touch with them, email me at gandalf224@gmail.com and I will forward your contact info to them and they will get in touch.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Michael Griffin's Passing
I woke up this morning and saw a message on my cellphone from JR Wall, Michael's business partner and best friend, and it took me 10 minutes to work up the courage to check the message.
As many of you know, Jeranne has been very ill the last four or five years and in a conversation with Michael about 10 days ago, he talked at length about Jerrane's condition and the frustration he felt at not being able to find a solution to her illness.
He also mentioned in passing that he wasn't feeling good and he and his doctor were worried about his heart.
Yesterday, about noon, Michael laid down on the couch for a nap. Four hours later, when Jerranne couldn't wake him up, she ran outside and asked the neighbors for help. When the EMTs arrived, they confirmed that he had passed away.
I spoke this morning with JR and he indicated that Michael's family was assembling today and that he would keep me informed about upcoming events and arrangements.
Carolyn and I are planning to put together a memorial service here in the Portland area in the next 10 days or so. I will post all that information here and you can contact me directly via my cell, 360.931.2187 or my email at warren.nelson@comcast.net.
Michael was my best friend, mentor, coach and all around heck of a guy. I will miss him deeply.
As many of you know, Jeranne has been very ill the last four or five years and in a conversation with Michael about 10 days ago, he talked at length about Jerrane's condition and the frustration he felt at not being able to find a solution to her illness.
He also mentioned in passing that he wasn't feeling good and he and his doctor were worried about his heart.
Yesterday, about noon, Michael laid down on the couch for a nap. Four hours later, when Jerranne couldn't wake him up, she ran outside and asked the neighbors for help. When the EMTs arrived, they confirmed that he had passed away.
I spoke this morning with JR and he indicated that Michael's family was assembling today and that he would keep me informed about upcoming events and arrangements.
Carolyn and I are planning to put together a memorial service here in the Portland area in the next 10 days or so. I will post all that information here and you can contact me directly via my cell, 360.931.2187 or my email at warren.nelson@comcast.net.
Michael was my best friend, mentor, coach and all around heck of a guy. I will miss him deeply.
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