Page 4 - Griffin Gazette Q4 2017

Bob Storry
IN MEMORIAM

That's a beautiful thing!

Earlier this year the Griffin team lost one of its finest members.
Bob was part of Griffin for more than 35 years, and worked in the
horticulture industry for most of his life.
His booming voice was unforgettable and resonated wherever
he was. In the office or at an event, you knew if Bob was there.
His laugh and positive attitude were contagious. As soon as he
met you, you were his friend. Bob was always willing to lend a
helping hand. He shared his knowledge with everyone he worked
with and was a mentor to many. His knowledge was rooted in a
lifetime of experience and there was often a story about how that
experience came to be. He was loyal to his customers and worked
hard to help them succeed.
Bob was a larger-than-life character with an undeniable impact.
For the better part of his career with Griffin, he was the driving
force behind many of our trade shows and events, making sure
the company was well represented. Bob was often the first to
arrive at an event in the morning, and the last to leave.
He loved his colleagues, but his love for his family was above
all else. Whenever Bob spoke of his family, it was with great
enthusiasm and pride.
Bob would always say, “That’s a beautiful thing!” As we reflect
on Bob’s memory and his impact, it’s fitting for such an uplifting
phrase to be synonymous with such an uplifting person.

A memorial quilt
created using 50
of Bob’s Griffin
shirts he wore
over the years.

Bob in his
pre-Griffin days