GRIFFIN, Gale L.
of Kalamazoo, Michigan Gale L. Griffin passed away early Sunday morning, March 31, 2013 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born March 23, 1952 in Kalamazoo, the son of the late Dennis and Bethel Wells Griffin. Surviving are his three daughters, Jennifer Robert Gough of Phoenix, Arizona, Amy Phillip Griffin-Miner of Plainwell and Jessica Steven Culver of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren; brother, Tim Elaine Griffin; sister, Joy Norbert Hegelmann; long time companion, Mary Martin; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service in Gale's memory will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at Stockbridge United Methodist Church, 1009 Stockbridge Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes.