Died Wednesday June 20, 2018 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha.
Twila June Griffiths was born March 11, 1932 in Odell, Nebraska to Valentin and Erna (Blanke) Duensing. She graduated from Marysville High School in Marysville, KS. She married Robert Griffiths on September 2, 1956. They lived in Manhattan Kansas, while Bob finished his College Education. They moved to Fremont, Nebraska in 1959. Twila and Bob raised four children in Fremont, where she worked in Real Estate and most recently Oriental Trading where she retired at the age of 82.
Twila was loved and survived by daughter, Kim Ferro (Frank) of Lee's Summit, Mo., and three sons, Jay Griffiths (Diane) of Fremont, Matt Griffiths of Dallas, Texas, and Mark Griffiths, of Fremont. Grandchildren, Jayme Bieker (Adam) of Fremont, Erin Niehaus (Connor) of Omaha, Megan Aguilar (Joe) of Lee's Summit, MO., Ryan Ferro of Lee's Summit, MO., Riley Griffiths of San Diego, CA., Brittany and Alexa Griffiths of Dallas, TX., one great granddaughter Ellie Bieker, Bob and Twila also raised and is survived by their niece Ev Bates (Raymond) of Lake Quiviria, Kansas and three children Delaney, Alexis, and Noah Bates and great nephew, Cameron Piehler.
Preceding her in death, her parents, husband, Robert Griffiths, three sisters, Darlene, Mary and JoAnn, nephew Ward Piehler, whom they also raised.
Visitation will be held at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Sunday, June 24, at 2pm-6pm. Funeral services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Monday, June 25, at 10:30am, burial will be in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Low Income Ministry.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(11)
Donna Williams
Plano, TX Monday, June 25, 2018 Matt - so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.John H. Primrose
Hallam, NE Sunday, June 24, 2018 Dear Kim, Jay, Mark, Matt, Ev and Family:I am so sorry To hear of Twila's passing. She was such a wonderful person,
mother, wife to Robert and a treasurer to all her friends and aquaintances.
Sally and I considered Bob and Twila as our closest friends in Fremont.
We were very thankful to have made their aquaintances. May God bless
the entire family and comfort them during this very difficult time.
John H. Primrose
Karen Licht
Lincoln, NE Saturday, June 23, 2018 Dear Kim, Jay, Matt, and Mark, and families:We were backyard neighbors in Fremont many years ago, and went to the same church together. Your beautiful mom babysat our daughter Patti when I taught at Linden Elementary School. I remember how kind and gracious your mom was. We loved her and your family. May the Lord surround you with the comfort, peace, and love that only He can give. Ron and Karen Licht
Verna Woods
Ft Worth TX, TX Saturday, June 23, 2018 Matt,My family thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Jodi Primrose
Brainerd, MN Friday, June 22, 2018 Dear Kim, Jay, Matt, Mark, Ev, and family. I am so sad to hear of Twila's passing. My heart is full of memories of my summers spent at your house. Much love to you all.Jodi
Michelle Ievoli
WILMINGTON, DE Friday, June 22, 2018 Aunt Twila wishing to see you again. I will always remember you with your smile and full heart. There are so many things I could never thank you for.Deb Bobbitt
Fremont, NE Friday, June 22, 2018 Sorry for the lose of Twila. She was such a positive person to work with at Oriental Trading.Melanie Leetsch
Fremont, NE Friday, June 22, 2018 My condolences to the family. Twila was such a sweet woman who I had the pleasure of knowing. Prayers for comfort.Fred Idtse
Fort Atkinson, WI Friday, June 22, 2018 My sympathy in the loss of Twyla. She is now in heaven with her love of her life.Connie Giese
Fremont, NE Thursday, June 21, 2018 Such a sweet funny woman! I loved watching her eyes light up when she'd talk about that sweet little great-granddaughter, and she'd have such fun watching Jayme coach softball the last few years. Remember that just because she is gone, her love still surrounds you. Hugs, prayers and positive thoughts for all of you.Shirley Brower
Topeka, KS Thursday, June 21, 2018 Twila was like a sister to me, since I only had two brothers. We had many good times together. She was very devoted to her family and both she and Bob enjoyed their family outings and activities. (Especially baseball). I will truly miss her. Shirley Brower (sister-in-law)