Age: 78 yrs.
S/O John Grijalva & Katherine R. (Haines) Grijalva (4 Jan 1902-28 Apr 1987)
H/O Mignon (Murphy) Grijalva, m. 1949
F/O Steve Grijalva
F/O John Grijalva
Last Residence: Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, California 91024, USA [SSDI]
Extract from lengthy article, SGV Weekly, 14 Dec 2007:
Grijalva worked in the precision optical field for over forty years. He worked with the movie industry on projection lenses, including Panavision, Cinerama, and special-effect lenses for "Friday the 13th" in 3-D. Additional projects include auxiliary lenses for "Star Wars" and Disney's Epcot, printing lenses for Technicolor, and lens systems to speed up the printing process for Pacific Title and Disney.
His business also dealt with the space program. The spacecrafts had a history of losing nose tiles, and John manufactured a measuring device to space the tiles properly, thereby eliminating the problem. He also manufactured parts for the Enterprise and Columbia spacecrafts. Other government work included the night vision program, guidance systems, and the environmental industry.
John was named Sierra Madre's Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade in 2003, Older American of the Year in 2004, and Citizen of the Year in 2006
Obituary, Sierra Madre Weekly, 13-19 Dec 2007:
Longtime Sierra Madre resident and volunteer John Grijalva passed away Sunday, Dec. 9.
Grijalva had lived in Sierra Madre since he was 8 years old, and was married to his wife Mignon for 57 wonderful years. Grijalva was the driving force behind the city's Veteran's Memorial Wall which was finally dedicated on October 11, 2003 after years of struggling to get permission from the city to establish it. He and the Veteran's Wall Committee worked tirelessly to raise the funds, get permits and determine the location for the wall. Grijalva was also recognized as Sierra Madre's Older American of the Year in 2004.
Services for Grijalva have yet to be determined. He will be missed.
Obituary, Pasadena Star-News, 14 Dec 2007:
John Grijalva, passed away peacefully December 9, 2007. He leaves his wife Mignon, 2 sons Steve and John (wife Dotti), 5 incredible grandchildren Stacy, Steve, Tim, Jamie and Samantha, and 4 great grandchildren Cole, Gavin, Nathan and Jared. He adored his family and his town of Sierra Madre. Memorial services pending.
S/O John Grijalva & Katherine R. (Haines) Grijalva (4 Jan 1902-28 Apr 1987)
H/O Mignon (Murphy) Grijalva, m. 1949
F/O Steve Grijalva
F/O John Grijalva
Last Residence: Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, California 91024, USA [SSDI]
Extract from lengthy article, SGV Weekly, 14 Dec 2007:
Grijalva worked in the precision optical field for over forty years. He worked with the movie industry on projection lenses, including Panavision, Cinerama, and special-effect lenses for "Friday the 13th" in 3-D. Additional projects include auxiliary lenses for "Star Wars" and Disney's Epcot, printing lenses for Technicolor, and lens systems to speed up the printing process for Pacific Title and Disney.
His business also dealt with the space program. The spacecrafts had a history of losing nose tiles, and John manufactured a measuring device to space the tiles properly, thereby eliminating the problem. He also manufactured parts for the Enterprise and Columbia spacecrafts. Other government work included the night vision program, guidance systems, and the environmental industry.
John was named Sierra Madre's Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade in 2003, Older American of the Year in 2004, and Citizen of the Year in 2006
Obituary, Sierra Madre Weekly, 13-19 Dec 2007:
Longtime Sierra Madre resident and volunteer John Grijalva passed away Sunday, Dec. 9.
Grijalva had lived in Sierra Madre since he was 8 years old, and was married to his wife Mignon for 57 wonderful years. Grijalva was the driving force behind the city's Veteran's Memorial Wall which was finally dedicated on October 11, 2003 after years of struggling to get permission from the city to establish it. He and the Veteran's Wall Committee worked tirelessly to raise the funds, get permits and determine the location for the wall. Grijalva was also recognized as Sierra Madre's Older American of the Year in 2004.
Services for Grijalva have yet to be determined. He will be missed.
Obituary, Pasadena Star-News, 14 Dec 2007:
John Grijalva, passed away peacefully December 9, 2007. He leaves his wife Mignon, 2 sons Steve and John (wife Dotti), 5 incredible grandchildren Stacy, Steve, Tim, Jamie and Samantha, and 4 great grandchildren Cole, Gavin, Nathan and Jared. He adored his family and his town of Sierra Madre. Memorial services pending.
Age: 78 yrs.
S/O John Grijalva & Katherine R. (Haines) Grijalva (4 Jan 1902-28 Apr 1987)
H/O Mignon (Murphy) Grijalva, m. 1949
F/O Steve Grijalva
F/O John Grijalva
Last Residence: Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, California 91024, USA [SSDI]
Extract from lengthy article, SGV Weekly, 14 Dec 2007:
Grijalva worked in the precision optical field for over forty years. He worked with the movie industry on projection lenses, including Panavision, Cinerama, and special-effect lenses for "Friday the 13th" in 3-D. Additional projects include auxiliary lenses for "Star Wars" and Disney's Epcot, printing lenses for Technicolor, and lens systems to speed up the printing process for Pacific Title and Disney.
His business also dealt with the space program. The spacecrafts had a history of losing nose tiles, and John manufactured a measuring device to space the tiles properly, thereby eliminating the problem. He also manufactured parts for the Enterprise and Columbia spacecrafts. Other government work included the night vision program, guidance systems, and the environmental industry.
John was named Sierra Madre's Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade in 2003, Older American of the Year in 2004, and Citizen of the Year in 2006
Obituary, Sierra Madre Weekly, 13-19 Dec 2007:
Longtime Sierra Madre resident and volunteer John Grijalva passed away Sunday, Dec. 9.
Grijalva had lived in Sierra Madre since he was 8 years old, and was married to his wife Mignon for 57 wonderful years. Grijalva was the driving force behind the city's Veteran's Memorial Wall which was finally dedicated on October 11, 2003 after years of struggling to get permission from the city to establish it. He and the Veteran's Wall Committee worked tirelessly to raise the funds, get permits and determine the location for the wall. Grijalva was also recognized as Sierra Madre's Older American of the Year in 2004.
Services for Grijalva have yet to be determined. He will be missed.
Obituary, Pasadena Star-News, 14 Dec 2007:
John Grijalva, passed away peacefully December 9, 2007. He leaves his wife Mignon, 2 sons Steve and John (wife Dotti), 5 incredible grandchildren Stacy, Steve, Tim, Jamie and Samantha, and 4 great grandchildren Cole, Gavin, Nathan and Jared. He adored his family and his town of Sierra Madre. Memorial services pending.
S/O John Grijalva & Katherine R. (Haines) Grijalva (4 Jan 1902-28 Apr 1987)
H/O Mignon (Murphy) Grijalva, m. 1949
F/O Steve Grijalva
F/O John Grijalva
Last Residence: Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, California 91024, USA [SSDI]
Extract from lengthy article, SGV Weekly, 14 Dec 2007:
Grijalva worked in the precision optical field for over forty years. He worked with the movie industry on projection lenses, including Panavision, Cinerama, and special-effect lenses for "Friday the 13th" in 3-D. Additional projects include auxiliary lenses for "Star Wars" and Disney's Epcot, printing lenses for Technicolor, and lens systems to speed up the printing process for Pacific Title and Disney.
His business also dealt with the space program. The spacecrafts had a history of losing nose tiles, and John manufactured a measuring device to space the tiles properly, thereby eliminating the problem. He also manufactured parts for the Enterprise and Columbia spacecrafts. Other government work included the night vision program, guidance systems, and the environmental industry.
John was named Sierra Madre's Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade in 2003, Older American of the Year in 2004, and Citizen of the Year in 2006
Obituary, Sierra Madre Weekly, 13-19 Dec 2007:
Longtime Sierra Madre resident and volunteer John Grijalva passed away Sunday, Dec. 9.
Grijalva had lived in Sierra Madre since he was 8 years old, and was married to his wife Mignon for 57 wonderful years. Grijalva was the driving force behind the city's Veteran's Memorial Wall which was finally dedicated on October 11, 2003 after years of struggling to get permission from the city to establish it. He and the Veteran's Wall Committee worked tirelessly to raise the funds, get permits and determine the location for the wall. Grijalva was also recognized as Sierra Madre's Older American of the Year in 2004.
Services for Grijalva have yet to be determined. He will be missed.
Obituary, Pasadena Star-News, 14 Dec 2007:
John Grijalva, passed away peacefully December 9, 2007. He leaves his wife Mignon, 2 sons Steve and John (wife Dotti), 5 incredible grandchildren Stacy, Steve, Tim, Jamie and Samantha, and 4 great grandchildren Cole, Gavin, Nathan and Jared. He adored his family and his town of Sierra Madre. Memorial services pending.
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