Obituary of Bart Griffin

Bart Joseph Griffin, 54, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Saturday, December 19, 2009. Bart died at home in the log cabin he built, on the same spot his four sons were born. Bart was born January 15, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was one of nine children born to Tom and Marie Griffin. Bart grew up with his brothers and sisters in Webster Groves where he made many lifelong friends. Bart moved to the Ozarks in the 1970s and married Sandra Jane Ure in 1979. They had four sons together, Brad, Jonathan, Paul and Mason. The family moved to the St. Louis area in 1989, where Bart remained until returning to Doniphan in 2001. Bart was a master carpenter by trade and enjoyed building and creating. He loved being outdoors in nature and was an avid hiker. Bart spent many hours exploring and simply enjoying the woods. He was a voracious reader of history who never stopped learning. Bart is survived by his four sons, Brad (Jessica), Jonathan, Paul and Mason, and his grandson, Julian. Other survivors include his brothers and sisters, Beth (Tim) Griffin, Jane (Bob) Hostler, Mark (Sandi) Griffin, Clare (Rick) Neher, Greg (Debbie) Griffin, John (Cindy) Griffin, Andy (Stacy) Griffin, and Dan (Genny) Griffin. He was a dear friend to many. Bart was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Marie Griffin. Memorial gathering Sunday, December 27, 2:00pm at the Larson Park pavilion in Webster Groves. In lieu of flowers, donations to Washington University School of Medicine are appreciated.