Born in Glendora, Pat attended Citrus College after serving in the US Navy. He spent over 40 years in the power tool industry traveling extensively and making many lifelong friends before his retirement to Sun Lakes, where his love of golf and giving led to several successful years as chairman of Sun Lakes Charities.
Pat will be missed by Karen, his wife of 60 years, and his children Linda (Gary) and Mark (Colleen). Pat will also be missed by his grandchildren Erin, Sarah (Michael), Kelley (James), Michael, and step-grandchildren Kelsey (Dylan) and Jimmy. Pat was predeceased by his grandson Brian.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, 11 a.m. at Weaver Mortuary in Beaumont with interment at Riverside National Cemetery on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
In lieu of flowers, Karen requests donations to Free Wheelchair Mission (freewheelchairmission.org) “In Memory of Patrick Griffin/Ambassador Erin Tharp.”
