Benjamin D. Griffiths

Benjamin Delos Griffiths, the son of Benjamin and Myrtle (Evans) Griffiths, was born on May 3, 1921 in Lucas, Iowa. He was raised in Lucas and received his early education in nearby Chariton, Iowa. While in high school he really enjoyed playing in the marching band. After high school, Ben entered into the military on March 23, 1944, serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. While in the military he served overseas and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge. He was honorably discharged on March 7, 1946. After serving his time in the military, he moved to Spencer and started working at Brenizer's Dairy. He worked there for about 4 years and then moved to Lucas where he made the transition into cabinet making. After a short time there, he returned to Spencer and continued making cabinets and did other carpentry work. Ben enjoyed living in Spencer and raising his family. He also played the drums for many area bands throughout his life. Ben was a member of the First Christian Church, the Spencer Area Shrine Club, and the Evening Shade Lodge #312 A.F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge. He also liked to golf and fish, but most of all he loved to spend time with his family and especially his grandchildren. Ben passed away on April 8, 2011, at the Spencer Hospital at the age of 89. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Darlene and his step-daughter, Jerri Shuberg. Left to cherish his memory are his two sons: Tom Brown and his wife, Suzie of Nashville, TN and Scott Griffiths and his wife Lael of Humble, TX; two daughters: Cathy Burke and her husband, Mike of Humble, TX and Teri Holladay and her husband, Don of Spirit Lake, IA; one step-son, Terry Brower of Noxem, PA; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Bob Griffiths and his wife, Gerry of Okoboji, IA; other relatives and friends.

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