Jean Marie (Pachai) Griffiths, born in Ithaca, NY, on June 16, 1958 to Dorothy and George Pachai passed away on April 12, 2020.
She graduated Dryden High School in Dryden, NY in 1976 and briefly attended Ricks College in Idaho. She and Daniel recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. She enjoyed reading, quilting, and being with her family, especially her grandchildren, who she loved very much. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had a strong testimony of the restored gospel. She has recently become an ordinance worker in the Payson Temple and treasured the time she spent there.
She is survived by her four sisters, Kathy Marquis of Concord, VA; Karen (Joe) Borowitz of Wallkill, NY; Karel Jackson of Groton, NY; and JoAnne Hinkle of Oneida, NY, and one brother, Douglas (Donnita) Hovey of Ithaca, NY, along with her husband, Daniel Griffiths of Payson, UT and her children, Jennifer (Andrew) Pace, of Orlando, FL; Jonathan (Emily) Griffiths of Bountiful, UT, and James (Somer) Griffiths of Saratoga Springs, UT and 13 grandchildren.
A private family graveside will be held.
7 Condolences for Jean Marie Griffiths
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Mary Wagner says
April 15, 2020 at 3:20 pmOur heartfelt condolences to Dan and Family!
We are grateful for our acquaintance and friendship with the Griffiths family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this tender time!
Fondly,
Rick, Mary and Richie Wagner
Brennan & Megan Christensen says
April 15, 2020 at 4:32 pmJean was an amazing neighbor & friend. She reached out & helped us more than she knew, and often when we didn’t even know we needed it. She will be missed & remembered fondly. The Griffiths family have been in our thoughts & prayers. We love you!
Love,
Brennan & Megan Christensen (and Mariah & Jake)
Kristy Oblad says
April 15, 2020 at 4:51 pmJean was a dear friend to me. I miss her already. Love you Jean. Thank you for the gift of your friendship and love. Thinking of Dan and Jennifer and James and Jonathan.
Frances Underwood Enders says
April 16, 2020 at 12:35 pmJean was a cousin of mine, although I have not seen her in many years. Her father George, was my mother, Betty Pachai’s twin brother. I have happy memories of long ago. My thoughts and prayers go out to Jean’s family during this sad time.
Becky Messer says
April 16, 2020 at 10:32 pmI am so sorry for your loss. Jean and Dan were so good to me. I spent a lot of Friday nights watching some of Jean and Dan’s favorite shows and eating dinner with them. I miss them and I send all my love to the family! Love you, Dan!
DeNiece E Neiufi says
April 16, 2020 at 11:32 pmI’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to get to know Jean selling her glasses. I enjoyed our conversations immensely. I pray that all of you will feel peace during this time.
Julie Hardy says
April 18, 2020 at 8:52 pmI had the opportunity to know Jean through serving at the Payson temple. I am thankful I had a chance to know of her strength and good spirit. I will miss her.
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