Barbara Jo Griffey

Barbara Jo Masten was born in Tacoma, to Gene and Dorothy
Masten on February 9th, 1944. She was second of three
children; older brother Bob and younger brother Gene
(Butch). She attended Stadium High School.

Shortly after graduation, she met and married Delmer
Griffey. The two were inseparable for over 57 years and
became active members of their community; volunteering for
the Mason County Historical Society and the Fire District as
well as many other worth while undertakings. Barbara loved
her three children; Dennis, Daniel and Jennifer. She was a
devoted grandmother and great grandmother. They all
meant the world to her.

Barb Griffey never shied away from an adventure. She was an
amazing cook and accomplished knitter and seamstress as
well.

Never shying away from a challenge, Barb was a volunteer
firefighter in the late 60’s and early 70’s. Both Barb and Del
drove school buses for the North Mason School District. She
then went on to work for the Washington State Dept. of
Transportation, beginning of the road crew and retiring as a
Project Engineer. Barb and Del enjoyed their family time,
trips to Hawaii and remodeling their home after retirement.

Barbara Jo Griffey entered heaven on January 21, 2020. She
rejoined her father, best friend Rita, and favorite cats Harry &
Bob.

She will be missed dearly by her mother, Dorothy, brothers
Bob (Carol) and Butch (Bonnie), children Dennis (Cyndi),
Daniel (Dinah) and Jenni (Steve), grandchildren Alyssa,
Dane, Megan, Jeremy, Sarah, David, & Chad, great
grandchildren, her extended family and many friends.