Virginia Rosetta Strahl Griego

Virginia R. Griego 88 of Roy, Utah passed away unexpectedly at McKay Dee Hospital with her family by her side on May 6, 2025. She was born in Eagle Bend, Minnesota, July 17, 1936, to James Howard and Florence Edbourg Strahl. After the death of her father, her family moved from Minnesota to Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1951 where she attended North High School and the University of Wisconsin.

She married Jose Griego in 1962 and moved to Utah in 1964. They raised three daughters together while living in Sunset and South Weber.

She worked at Hill Air Force Base in the beginning of her career as a Division Secretary and later retired as an F16 Support Equipment Manager in 1989. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends near and far and was so proud of the passion her grandchildren and great-grandchildren showed in their sports, activities, and interests. She was the #1 fan of the Utah Jazz and the Green Bay Packers. She loved watching murder mysteries, reading books, completing puzzles, and filling in crosswords. She enjoyed anything that kept her mind sharp. She was an excellent cook and baker and passed those skills on to her family.

We will all miss her presence in our lives, but we know she will be there to watch over us and is now having a happy reunion with her heavenly family who she has missed so much.

Viriginia is survived by her daughters, Sherry Nelson, Mary Griego, Vicki (Alan) Tebbs; 8 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, and eight sisters.

The family would like to thank Dr Aardema for his years of care, Brooke and Shely at Canyons Home Care for their support, and the staff at McKay Dee Hospital for keeping her comfortable in her last days. We appreciate everyone that showed their love to her. Even the smallest gestures made her happy. Phone calls, letters, and cards were all precious gifts that were graciously received by her.

Life is a book, and even the saddest of chapters shall come to an end. If you can read the sad chapters swiftly, then the years will be a life worth living. So, Mom, this one’s for you! We love you and will continue to pass your memories and traditions onto our loved ones.

It was Virginia’s wish to be cremated and have a private graveside service with her family. Inurnment, Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 N. Fairfield Road.

Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.