Griffin Charles Edward Shultz was born on April 9, 2007, in Glendale, California, adopted at birth by his moms, Leslie Stubbs and Lisa Shultz. Griffin died tragically on March 10, 2025, at the age of 17.

He lived his entire life in Boise, Idaho.

A senior at Frank Church High School, he will graduate posthumously on May 15. His plan for after high school was to become a fully certifi ed welder in stick, mig and tig welding. Griffin was interested in learning about pipe welding and fabrication.

As a youth, he participated in Y-ball, T-ball, soccer, Optimist football, Friday Night Flag Football, hockey, lacrosse and tennis.

His passions were his longtime girlfriend of twoand- a-half years, Halie, welding, cars and gaming. He had the kindest heart.

Griffin is preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce L. Stubbs. He is survived by his moms; his longtime girlfriend, Halie Schaffer; grandmother, Darlene Shultz; grandfather, Glenn Shultz; aunts, Lori Rieder (Gary), Jody Shultz (Eric), and Jene’ Fisher (James); uncles, Steve Shultz (Ellen), and Brad Stubbs (Margretta Diemer); great-uncle, Jerrome H. Jantz; 10 first cousins; numerous second cousins; and friends.

A Celebration of Life with Holy Eucharist was held April 4 at Saint Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral, in Boise. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in Griffin’s name to Saint Michael’s or the Idaho Humane Society – Griffin loved all animals.

When someone you love becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure – Unknown