Charles "Chuck" Griffith
July 03, 2017
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Chuck Griffith, 64, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Chuck was born on January 7, 1953, in Des Moines to Nedra and David Griffith. He was a resident of Smithville, Missouri. Chuck was a 1971 graduate of North High School and retired Ironworker from Local 498 (Rockford), 67 (Des Moines), 10 (Kansas City) as the Ironworker Superintendent with JE Dunn Construction.
Brother, father, grandfather, and a friend to all, Chuck was an important spoke to the Griffith family. He was a man's man that everyone wanted to be with and loved to be photographed with all the beautiful women in his life. Chuck lived an active life outdoors touring on his Harley, fishing and hunting with his friends. He followed the mantra - Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy Shit... What A Ride!" and in his last year of retirement he certainly gave his all to meet that goal.
Chuck is survived by his son, Shane (Lulu) Griffith of Chicago, Illinois, and their children, Shae and Lilli; his daughter, Jaime Ruffing of Dallas, Texas; siblings, Tom (Marsha) Griffith of Des Moines, Rita Talarico of Norwalk, Sandy (George) Davis of Des Moines, and Mary Ann Sevald of Ankeny; his four legged best friend, Maggie; as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and great great nephews.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Nedra Griffith; brothers, Darrell Griffith, Ray Griffith, and Jack Griffith; sister, Colleen Kieffer; sister-in-law, Renee Griffith; brothers-in-law, Al Sevald, Ernie Talarico, and John Kieffer; niece, Stacie Nelson; and 2nd mom Jeannie Schomer.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery with a luncheon following in the All Saints Church Hall.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family for future designation.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Cathy Wilson
07/09/2017
Jamie, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. We are sending our love and condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Hugs, Nicole's Mom.
Gloria Hamilton
07/07/2017
So glad Chuck got to enjoy a lot of great adventures this last year. He certainly had fun and always smiling. Doesn't seem possible that he has gone way too soon. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to all his family. We will miss him so much.
Gloria and "Swag"
Judy Borwick Renoux
07/07/2017
Loved you then and love you still. RIP my sweet friend.
Judi Griffith
07/07/2017
I'm so very sorry Chuck has passed so suddenly and so young. Love and condolences to all of you!
Tim Griffith
07/07/2017
So sorry Shane and Jaime, I just can't believe this. Chuck was always such a great guy. He was easy to talk to, fearless and a tireless worker. I remember when that tornado came through the house in Johnston and instead of fretting about it he just picked up the biggest chainsaw and went to work on the biggest tree in the yard. Gonna miss him, hope he leaves some fish for us in heaven.
Jim & Ruthanne McEachran
07/06/2017
Our condolences to the entire family for your loss. Our fishing trip to Canada, Iowa State Fair for years & hunting at Ray's for years as well. All those great times together in our wild days and no arrests. Jamie & Shane, thanks for the times at the IA fair.
Nancy Anderson Webb
07/06/2017
Mary Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose a brother! May you have comfort and peace as you go through this!
Kim and Ted Gentosi
07/05/2017
Chuck you will be missed dearly, such a great guy and a good guy to work with in the days,always a nice guy And a pleasant and great guy to be around. We will miss you , we need so many more like you! What a wonderful man and iron worker miss you man!
Sandi Davis
07/05/2017
Chuck, we were as far as part politically as two people could get, but I loved you with all my heart. I was always proud of you, and how mellow you were. You were a joy as a younger brother, and I absolutely respected your ability to contribute to our society as an ironworker. A career maybe underestimated by many, and could only be done by a few brave soldiers.