GRIESS

Gary A. Griess, PhD, age 68, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 25, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Gary is survived by his beloved wife Susan A. Griess, daughter Dr. Kristine Griess, son David Griess, step-daughter Barbara (Bernie) Ramirez, step-son Jack (Pam) Bales, step-grandchildren Matt and Lauren Ramierez and Kelsey and Kendall Bales; brother Herb (Barb) Griess, nieces Shelly and Stacy, and her family.  Gary was a Godly man, loving husband, devoted father and caring grandfather.  He had a contagious smile that we will always remember.  A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 1,2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes.  Special thanks to the following people for their compassionate care over the years: Dr. Charles Roeth & staff; Dr. Lon Smith & staff; Dr. Kyriakos Papadopoulos & staff.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to South Texas Oncology/Hematology, the START program (S. TX Accelerated Research Therapeutics), or Zion Lutheran Church of Helotes.