Griffin Family

Andy had an MRI but to get a surgeon to interpret it was going to be a long wait...like 6 weeks. Andy has a friend who works in radiology. He had Andy over to his office and explained what was going on with Andy's back. He said the two places where Andy had previous surgeries were showing problems just above the surgery (apparently common but nobody told Andy that originally).  He had a third spot that was also degenerating. So lower, mid and upper spine all have issues.  We are trying the spinal decompression route currently in hopes of avoiding surgery.  These spinal issues are probably the reason for many of Andy's other ailments.   

Bahr Family Reunion July 26, 2025 50 S 800 E, Orem Utah Annually the Bahr family gets together. This year it was at a park in Orem.  We had a nice lunch and some fun activities together.  Gpa G is 90 years old and made the trip from St George to be there.   Super cool! Curious ladder...there is a door with no good exit! Young Rodney, Persais, Marcus, Old Rodney (Gpa!!) , Enoch and Laura Griffin Seth Johnson, GPA Griffin, Rachel Johnson Aunt Marilyn doing activities with the kids Miranda and Evey Miranda's big dog (Support animal) Marilyn Del and Marilyn  Marilyn is Gma G's youngest sister ??, Del, Marilyn, Gpa, Marcia & Pat Shelly Griffin, Laura Squires, Marilyn Gpa G, Aiden and Katie Griffin Bryce and Marlee Griffin Johnson Family and Gpa G Imogene (Mo) Griffin  

Andy was told he needed surgery on his back, again. Boo.  Shelly saw an ad for Spinal Decompression.  Genesis Back and Neck/Wellspring Advanced Health Dr Cipriano and Dr Norman explained the procedure and set Andy up for 24 treatments.  (Since I'm writing this after the fact, I can tell you that his pain went away in the area they treated and so far we are not going forward with any more surgery.) YEAH!!! (Shelly later started treatment for her neck and Andy is doing a second round of treatment for a different area in his back. He had 3 total areas of concern)  

 Tuesday, July 15, we gathered to honor my father. We had a really good gathering. Many of his ward members and dance people attended. In addition, we had us (Becky, Ruth & I), our spouses, our kids and our grandkids. A zoom link was shared so there were some people that were able to attend remotely as well.  It was a warm sunny day and everything went really well.  Life Sketch for Raymond George Laurito Delivered by Shelly Griffin, Rebecca Chase & Ruth Laurito Good morning everyone, Thank you for being here today to honor the life of our father, Raymond George Laurito—a man of quiet strength, humble intellect, and unwavering kindness. I am Shelly Griffin, Ray’s oldest daughter, and my sisters and I are going to share a glimpse of dad's life and some of our fondest memories..  Early Life (Shelly) Dad was born on July 23, 1938, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. His parents, Nick and Helen, were Italian immigrants who could never have imagined the skilled engine...

Dad (Raymond Laurito) was laid to rest at the Memorial Lake Hills Mortuary, 10555 S State Street, Sandy, Utah. He has a penthouse (top row) drawer in the mausoleum there next to mom. (Deanna Laurito) Maquel & Dillon Chase & kids, John Longhurst, Sam Chase, Suzanne Laurito Aspen Chase, Aspen Longhurst & kid, Morgan & Colton Bell, Rebecca and Kevin Chase Imogene, Bryce & Marlee Griffin Amelia, Dallas, McKayla, Emory Ellie & DJ Griffin Ellie and DJ Griffin Ruth Laurito, Suzanne Laurito Rebecca Chase, Shelly Griffin Suzanne Laurito Ruth Laurito Bryce Griffin Eli Laurito, Shelly Griffin Rebecca Chase Memorial Lake Hills Cemetery Casket closing Family Prayer Shelly & Millie (Amelia) Holly Wagner tending the lil Griffins