A resident of Coppell for 33 years. Dale was born in Sutherland, Nebraska, on November 25, 1954, the son of William Frederick and Violet Kraft Griffiths. He grew up in Wallace, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska with a B.A. in Journalism and a minor in History. He moved to Texas in 1977 and found employment at a trade publication. He then worked for 31 years at the American Assocation for Respiratory Care as the Director of Product Development and Management retiring in 2015.
While working there he met his wife Sharon Raunborg who was working there as a temp. They married on August 15, 1987. Dale said she became the permanent love of his life.
Recognized for his work as President on both the Board of the Coppell Public Library and Friends of the Library. He also was recognized for his service on the Valley Ranch Commercial Association in 2012, and the “Old Scout Award” in 2010 for Continuing Acts of Kindness from the Village of Wallace.
Dale and Sharon loved to travel both domestically and abroad, and his favorite hobby was reading science fiction and history books. He loved to laugh and tell jokes, and believed you can’t be sad if you are smiling.
Preceded in death by his father William Frederick Griffiths. He is survived by his wife Sharon Raunborg Griffiths, mother Violet Griffiths, brother Gary Griffiths, sister Joan (Andy) Payton and extended family.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2020: viewing starts at 3:00 pm, services at 5:00 pm, with a reception following at the Rolling Oaks Funeral Home, 400 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent payable to the City of Coppell and note on check in honor of Dale Griffiths. Mail to Cosby Library & Community Commons at 177 N. Heartz Road, Coppell, TX 75019, Attn: Kim McGrath.
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