Our American Family - Person Sheet
Our American Family - Person Sheet
NameHarold “Harry” GRISWOLD Sr. 
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242Birth Date7 Jan 1922
Birth PlaceNatoma, Osborne County, Kansas
Death Date3 May 2009300 Age: 87
Death PlaceColorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
Burial Date19 May 2009300
Burial PlaceColorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, Fairview Cemetery
OccupationSoldier
FatherHarold Hays GRISWOULD (1893-1983)
MotherWilla Wiley RYAN (1901-1976)
Spouses
Birth Date31 Oct 1928
Birth PlaceJablonec Nad Nisou, Okres Jablonec Nad Nisou, Liberec, Czechoslovakia
Death Date15 Jan 2006 Age: 77
Death PlaceColorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
Burial PlaceColorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, Fairview Cemetery
Notes for Harold “Harry” GRISWOLD Sr.
Harold H. Griswold
Mr. Griswold 87, a longtime resident of colorado springs, passed away on May 3. Harold was born in Natoma, Kansas to Willa and Harry Griswould. He graduated in 1939 from Arlington H.S., Arlington CO.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1941 and later served in the USAF. He retired after 22 years. During WWII, Harold served in the Air Offensive Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Reinland, Ardennes and central Europe specializing in Air Communications and Electronics Engineering.
In the USAF, Harold supervised squadrons and detachments in Germany, Korea and Japan. During his career in the service Harold was presented with several commendations and medals. Including the Air Force Longevity Award with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters.
After retiring in 1963, Harold worked for Ling-Temco-Vought Inc. located at NORAD Combat Operational Center in Cheyenne Mountain. From 1966 to 1968, Harold again served his country as a civilian working for Philco Ford ADMSC as a site manager in Nah Trang, Vietnam.
In 1975, he retired from the Electrical Department of the City of Colorado Springs. Harold married Sigrid M. Fischer on August 24, 1949 in Herbstein, Germany. They were married for 58 years during which time they had four children.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife Sigrid; son Derek; brothers Roy and Ray, sister Pathena Watts and grandson Clay Hadley.
Harold is survived by brother Floyd (Phyllis), sister Betty Watts; sister-in-law Virglyn, son H. Hays, daughters S. Michelle France (Scott) and Robin G. Hadley (Tim Lewis); grandchildren H. Hansen (Amy), Vanessa Murphy (Cody), Duran Harris, Kimberly Silber (Rob), Bret France, Allyson Hadley and six great-grand children.
Harold enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, spending time at the family cabin near Fairplay, and dancing with his beautiful wife. He shared wonderful stories of ranching in south eastern Colorado. He was a quiet man with a clever, dry, sense of humor and a quick wit. We will miss him.
Services will be held at Fairview Cemetery 1000 South 26th Street on Tuesday May 19, at 2:00 p.m. Celebration of his life will follow at 1223 Whitehouse Drive.300
On Find A Grave.
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Mr. Griswold 87, a longtime resident of colorado springs, passed away on May 3. Harold was born in Natoma, Kansas to Willa and Harry Griswould. He graduated in 1939 from Arlington H.S., Arlington CO.
He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1941 and later served in the USAF. He retired after 22 years. During WWII, Harold served in the Air Offensive Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Reinland, Ardennes and central Europe specializing in Air Communications and Electronics Engineering.
In the USAF, Harold supervised squadrons and detachments in Germany, Korea and Japan. During his career in the service Harold was presented with several commendations and medals. Including the Air Force Longevity Award with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters.
After retiring in 1963, Harold worked for Ling-Temco-Vought Inc. located at NORAD Combat Operational Center in Cheyenne Mountain. From 1966 to 1968, Harold again served his country as a civilian working for Philco Ford ADMSC as a site manager in Nah Trang, Vietnam.
In 1975, he retired from the Electrical Department of the City of Colorado Springs. Harold married Sigrid M. Fischer on August 24, 1949 in Herbstein, Germany. They were married for 58 years during which time they had four children.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife Sigrid; son Derek; brothers Roy and Ray, sister Pathena Watts and grandson Clay Hadley.
Harold is survived by brother Floyd (Phyllis), sister Betty Watts; sister-in-law Virglyn, son H. Hays, daughters S. Michelle France (Scott) and Robin G. Hadley (Tim Lewis); grandchildren H. Hansen (Amy), Vanessa Murphy (Cody), Duran Harris, Kimberly Silber (Rob), Bret France, Allyson Hadley and six great-grand children.
Harold enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, spending time at the family cabin near Fairplay, and dancing with his beautiful wife. He shared wonderful stories of ranching in south eastern Colorado. He was a quiet man with a clever, dry, sense of humor and a quick wit. We will miss him.
Services will be held at Fairview Cemetery 1000 South 26th Street on Tuesday May 19, at 2:00 p.m. Celebration of his life will follow at 1223 Whitehouse Drive.300
On Find A Grave.
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Notes for Sigrid Marie “Anna” (Spouse 1)
CZECH IMMIGRANT ANCESTOR
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Birth: Czechoslovakia
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Birth: Czechoslovakia