Griffin Dodge

December 30th, 1931 - February 4th, 2018

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Dodge, Griffin N. (Ret. Col. US Army) of Santa Fe passed away on February 4, 2018. Born on December 30, 1931, Griff graduated from SFHS in 1949 and CSU (C A+M) in 1953.
He retired from the Army after 29 plus years in 1982. He had two tours in Vietnam earning two bronze stars. Griff is predeceased by his parents Natt and Hap Dodge, sister Nattalie Bradley, and her husband Zorro.
He is survived by his wife Lynn, daughter Deborah Dodge of Santa Fe, sister Judy Dodge of Washington, DC, sister- in- law Gail Takeshita and family, as well as many nieces and nephews.
After retirement Griff coached at SFHS in Track and Field, Cross Country, and Football. He was also on several boards including the Salvation Army, Kwanis Club of SF and El Castillo Retirement Center. He was selected for “10 who made a difference” in 2004. He received a Master’s degree from UNM and wrote many articles for military magazines.
The family wants to thank the staff at Kingston Memory Care as well as Amber Care Hospice for their caring and assistance.
Burial Service will take place at SF National Cemetery on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 1:30pm with full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers please think of a special memory you’ve had with him.

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Name Griffin Dodge
Date of Birth December 30th, 1931
Date of Death February 4th, 2018
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
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Sarah Way Quiroga published a tribute .

Debbie and Lynn, I'm so sorry to hear of Griff's passing. I have the distinct memories of him being a kind and caring man to me through my high school years and beyond. He will be missed. I'm keeping you and your whole family in my prayers.

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Arla published a tribute .

Hi Deb, I am so sorry for this great loss. He must have been a strong tree to lean on and a great teacher. Look at you, so awesome.

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Erica Breneman published a tribute .

Griff Dodge was always reliable- fair, helpful, ethical, wry and steady. He was the definition of solid.
An excellent uncle

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Pat Colbourne published a tribute .

Best memory of my uncle: riding in the back of his two-seat Sportscar enroute to the ballet or opera. Late 60s when Griff was stationed at the Pentagon. I loved that time with him and my mom. Funniest story: Also while living in "DC", before he had an apartment in Washington, he would come and stay with us from time to time. For some reason, our Siamese, Kitchen, had an issue with Griff and, if given the opportunity, would pee in Griff's suitcase. Even got into his car once to befoul his clothes. Never did it to another person. Must have been an alpha male thing.

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June published a tribute .

I am so sorry for this sad loss of an American hero! May you find comfort & healing knowing he is at peace in the arms of his Creator!

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