Griffin Dodge

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.