Harley Edward Griggs

November 14, 1947 - February 19, 2013

Harley Edward Griggs

Harley went to rest on February 19, 2013 with family and friends by his side.

He was born on November 14, 1947 in Evanston, WY to Mina and Verl Griggs. He spent 10 years serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. Afterward he was employed by First Security Bank before attending Aviation Mechanic School and going to work for Skywest Airlines for 23 years. Harley married Joyce on July 13, 2003 and was a wonderful husband. In his leisure, he enjoyed gold mining, camping, fishing and riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his wife; brother Gerry (Bernice); sister in law Carol Totts; stepchildren Willie Peters and Lisa Porterfield; daughter Nadine Griggs; son Troy Rex; many very special friends from Skywest and Whittier Elementary; and numerous grandchildren and extended family members.

Preceded in death by his parents and his brother Lanny Verl Griggs.

Friends may call upon the family at a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 23rd from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.starksfuneral.com

In Loving Memory

I attended the service this evening for my husbands dear friend Harley. The service was absolutely beautiful. The staff made the service so personable and me and my husband will have are services here. At this time of loss we were able to celebrate Harleys life and visit with all of his friends. Harley my Chuck loved you so very much. Joyce will always be taken of . Love Chucks wife Stephanie Cushing

Stephanie Cushing

Holladay, UT

I first met Harley in 2004 after i had transferred to Salt Lake City with SkyWest. He was a Crew Leader at the time. Over the years I have become more and more impressed with Harley. He was a very genuine and caring person and was very dedicated to his family and the company he worked for. It was always good having Harley around, he was always happy and smiling and rarely ever had a negative thing to say. I will miss him very much and offer my sincerest condolences to his family.

Chuck Peterson

Kaysville, ut

I was shocked to read of Harley's passing. I hadn't seen him since Aunt Blanche's death. I am so sorry and want you all to know he will be watching over you always. His mother was my father's sister - even has Dad's middle name, Edward. May you find peace and comfort at this time and always - know that I will be thinking about you!

Carol Ann Webb Leatham

Tooele, Ut

The 23 years of friendship with this fine man passed all to quickly. I couldn't begin to count all that he did for me but one I will share. Harley quickly became friends with my mother who was terminal with cancer. He took her camping in the high Uintah mountains and made her last months light hearted. He became her own make a wish foundation. If my mother wanted to do it he made sure it happened. He gave of his time, resources and his heart to make her final months the best they possibly could be. His mother and mine became like sisters and if you loved Harley you would have been at home with his mother. Harley, you let me drink deep the waters of your friendship and only now could you possibly know how much I love you. We will meet again my friend. Rest in peace until then. The cups of coffee we shall share will be on me. My deepest condolences to his family. Joyce, you played a great role in his coming to Christ. I am so proud of you. My prayers are always with you and your family. Love you!

Charles D. Cushing

Holladay, Ut

Gerry, or shoulm d I say "Brock", Jim morrow was kind enough to send me this. I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know if you remember me, but I was in the class of '69. We moved to Evanston from Kentucky in 1966. I was best friends with Jan Pacenko, your long time girlfriend. I think of both of you often and wonder what the both of you ended up doing in life. I would love to hear from you. I told Jim that I go back to all of my 5 and10 year reunions, and sometimes for the class of '68, since I had so many friends. An, I was SOO cool and didn't even know it!!! Hope this finds you well, Lynn Fairchild

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Kelly Starr-King - OH MY GOD MANDIE you truly are the GREATEST! Now I must go grab a tissue. Thank you, thank you, and thank you again for evnyhtrieg you've done to make this an experience of a lifetime!

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Harley was best friend while at Camp Pendleton in 1970. Semper Fi.

Robert Mees

Sammamish, WA

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