Lawrence Robert Griffith

Lawrence “Larry” “Griff” Griffith

Born at his family’s home in Denver, Colorado to Ed and Lucille (Fante) Griffith on October 18, 1946.

Died at his home in Westminster, Colorado surrounded by his loved ones on May 17, 2025.

Larry is survived by his loving wife Sharyn (Schneringer), and two daughters, Stephanie (Brandon) Hawkins, and Laura (Kevin) Paulson.

“Papa” will be so missed by his 7 grandchildren; Brandi (Ben) Beauchamp, Mariena (Robbie) Smith, Annabella Hawkins, Lilyana Hawkins, Zoe (Cade) Dannels, Mia Paulson, and Kolton Paulson and 3 great-grandchildren; Maggie, Myla, and Maverick Beauchamp.

Larry was brother to Tom (Carolyn) Griffith, Eddie (Janene) Griffith, Teresa (Jerry) Cavaleri, and Paul (Rhonda) Griffith, and survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Larry grew up in North Denver attending St. Catherine of Siena School and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School class of 1964. After graduating, he attended Regis College. Then joined the Army and was an officer for the National Guard.

Larry loved and adored his beautiful wife, Sharyn. They met in kindergarten and were a beautiful story of high-school sweethearts. They were married in April 1969 at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Denver. They were blessed to celebrate 56 wonderful years of marriage.

Larry trained as a carpet installer starting in 1968 and after a few years of hard work, he

began managing his own crews. He was instrumental in the growth of various flooring companies in the Denver area which enhanced his passion for the trade. In September of 1988, he founded The Colorado Floor Company.

“Griff” was a respected and successful business leader in the flooring industry. Business partners and employees alike honored Griff’s knowledge and tenacity as he was an integral part of the company’s reputation that is upheld today. He was faced with health challenges starting in 2006, and he battled through many adversities. Griff has remained the foundation of The Colorado Floor Company even after his health made him unable to work in 2021. Griff will be sadly missed by the whole Colorado Floor Company family, but his legacy will live on forever. He was a pillar of the values of God, family, and hard work!

There was nothing Papa loved more than a crisp morning fishing in Basalt, Colorado, a close Monday night football game, a good glass of red wine, Grace said before a good Italian meal, and a table full of family. His memory will live on in all the big and small moments of those he now watches over.

A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 9:30am, Friday, May 30, 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, 3549 Navajo Street, Denver. Mass will follow at 10:00 am. Inurnment will take place at St. Frances Mausoleum at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 12801 W. 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge. Lunch reception to follow at Church Ranch Event Center, 10200 Wadsworth Blvd., Westminster.

ILO flowers please consider a donation in Larry’s name to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Denver.