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Show u Gene and Thais Griffin Gene, Thais Griffin To Celebrate 50 Years ESCALANTE - The children chil-dren of Bobby Gene and Thais Roe Griffin will be celebrating the Golden Wedding Anniversary of their parents on Saturday, Apr. 19 at a family party in Escalante. Gene and Thais were married Mar. 31, 1953 in the St. George LDS Temple. They have lived most of their married lives in Escalante, and for the past 11 years, have been residents of Mesa, Ariz., during the winter months where they have made many wonderful friends Gene has worked as a barber, store owner of Griffin Grocery, and as a cattleman. He has served in many capacities in the LDS church including ward clerk for several years. Thais has worked at Gene's side in the store for the pat 35 years, and served for over 20 years in the LDS Primary organization. organ-ization. She has also worked in the Young Women's and Relief Society organizations. Together, Gene and Thais have raised five children: Mark (Debbie) Griffin of St. George, Gary (Sheila) Griffin, American Fork; Brent (Kathie) Griffin, Escalante; Melanie (Joseph) Johnston, Las Vegas, Nev.; and Stephanie (Matt) Volker, St. George. They are also proud of their 14 beautiful grandchildren, with another on the way in the Fall. |