Jean (Rick) Griffin
June 30, 1957 ~ October 24, 2022
Born in:
Jamestown, North Dakota
Resided in:
Moorhead, Minnesota
Jean’s service will be livestreamed below at 2 pm, Saturday, November 19, 2022
Jean Griffin, 65, passed away on October 24, 2022, in Moorhead, MN at home with family by her side under the care of Hospice. Cremation has taken place.
Jean Griffin was born on June 30, 1957, in Jamestown, ND to Garfield and Geneva (Griffin) Rick.
Jean graduated from Jamestown High School in 1975 and went on to earn an Associates of Science Degree from North Dakota State School of Science. She started her career doing administrative work and went on to work for Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Fargo for 27 years. Retiring in July of 2022.
Jean married Timothy Griffin September 19, 1981, in Jamestown ND. The couple welcomed their son Seth in 1984 and daughter Sara in 1986. Jean and Tim lived in Jamestown, Ellendale in North Dakota and Moorhead, Minnesota. She became a Grandma in 2005 to Tate, whom she loved more to the moon and back. She enjoyed those Butterfly Kisses.
Jean was best known for her caring and positive energy and attitude. She loved her family and would do anything to help out when called. Jean had a second family in her co-workers at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Jean was a dedicated employee, she always made sure the work got done. Jean had very special connections with her dogs and while in the hospital under Hospice Care all she wanted was to go home and be with Gabby. Tim was able to grant that wish.
Jean also served in the Army National Guard with the Wahpeton Unit.
Jean is survived by her husband, Tim Griffin, Moorhead, MN; children, Seth (Michelle) Griffin, Lake Havasu, Arizona, Sara Griffin Grand Rapids Minnesota. Brothers, John (Eileen) Rick, Carrington, ND,
Ron (Liz) Rick, Jamestown, ND, James Rick, Minot, ND, Sisters, Diane White, Redding, CA, Nancy (August) Mueller, Minot, ND, Julie Rick- Schrade (Scott Miller), Jamestown, ND and Judy (Dave) Seher, Jamestown, ND. Brother in laws, Mark (Connie) Griffin, Bismarck, ND, Paul (Nora) Griffin, Bismarck, ND, Robert Griffin, Bismarck, ND, Dan (Janet) Griffin, Columbus, MT, Richard (Donette Peterson) Griffin, Bismarck, ND. Sister in laws Connie (Glenn) Kleinknecht, Mesa Arizona, Laura Becker, Valley City, ND.
Many nieces and nephews throughout the United States.
Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Garfield and Geneva Rick, sister-in-law, Lois Rick, Brother in law Robert White and great nephew Michael Mueller. Father-in-law and Mother in law Richard T and Dorothy Elaine (Walzak) Griffin.
The Memorial service for Jean Griffin will be held on November 19, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Boulger Funeral Home.
Visitation will be one hour before the memorial. Lunch will be served. Honorary Pallbearers are Her Grandson Tate and her BC/BS Marketing Family.
The memorial will be live streamed.
Burial: at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Jamestown ND
Memorial donations can be made in Jean’s name to Tim Griffin.
Thanks to everyone who reached out and provided prayers and support through this difficult time.
Services
Memorial Service - Saturday: November 19, 2022 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Saturday: November 19, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your wife and mom.
I loved Jean!!
She will be missed by everyone that knew her.
She was a beautiful lady inside and out.
Sending healing prayers.
Love to all of you.
Kay
Tim, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jean was an angel and i will miss her dearly.
Sorry for your loss. Jean was a very special person. She always had a smile and even when she was going thru her cancer treatments. She will be missed greatly. Remember the good times that will help you make it thru losing her.
Tim, Seth and Sara, sorry for your huge loss. I was so happy I hired Jean to work in my department. I often told her, she missed her calling. She should have been a nurse. She was always so caring to others. We had so many wonderful memories. I will miss her dearly. Her vegetable pizza at Christmas was the best! It seems too early for her to leave this earthly world but I know God has plans for her. I am sure she is already helping others in heaven. I lost one of my best friends, she will be extremely missed.
Jean was a special person and will be missed. My sympathy to the family for their loss.
I am saddened to hear this news. Jean was a wonderful, caring person. Always ready for a good conversation. She always put others first
Jean – Please give MC a huge hug from us. God speed my friend
Tim, I am so sorry, no doubt she is missed already. One of the kindest people I ever met, always available to listen to everyone but never asking for help for herself.
Jean, I miss you my friend❤
What heartbreaking news to hear of Jean’s passing. I worked with her for several years at BlueCross BlueShield. I’m sure there were times when I drove her crazy, yet she was ALWAYS kind, so patient, and always listened. She was so smart, also! She was truly a remarkable person who left us far too soon. Deepest condolences ❤️
I am so very sorry to hear about jeans passing.I worked with her and she taught me so much .she will be greatly missed . She was one of the kindest persons I new. So very sorry for your loss .
Jean was a great lady, we were best friends beginning in grade school in Jamestown. You will surely be missed old friend. Prayers to your family for their loss.
Tim, Seth, Sara and Tate…..we are so heartbroken…Jean was more than a neighbor, I count her as my first “Moorhead Friend” and Tom will always remember the days of flying overhead knowing that a campfire and a beer are waiting for him at the Griffin’s. We love you guys so, so much and are praying for you. Jean was a one-of-a-kind human being that had a generous heart. 3116+3124=forever friends in our hearts. All our love, Karen and Tom
God Bless all of you
Tim, Seth, Sara and Tate, Sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was an amazing lady. My your memories of her bring you comfort in the days to come.
Tim & Family:
I was out of town and unable to attend Jean’s funeral, but know that while I was unable to be physically present, my thoughts and prayers were with you.
Brian Norberg
Dilworth
REALLY HARD. AND
THERE WILL BE TIMES
WHEN NO AMOUNT OF
DISTRACTION,
POSITIVITY, OR
GRATITUDE WILL TAKE
THE SADNESS AWAY.
Mom, you taught me everything, except how to live without you. I love you bigger than the moon 🌙