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Bonnie Mae Stephens Riggins

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Birth	:	13 Jun 1926 Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	13 Sep 2013 Kadoka, Jackson County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Wanblee Cemetery, Wanblee, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.5667100, -101.6562100
Description	:	Bonnie Mae was born June 13, 1926, in Vermillion, South Dakota, the daughter of Earl and Ella Mae (Maxwell) Stephens. In 1931, the family moved to Meade County and lived on a sheep ranch near Union Center, South Dakota. From 1933-1943, they lived on several places in Jackson County and Bonnie attended Indian Creek and South Creek Schools. Bonnie's parents and brother moved to Piedmont; so she stayed with Ross and Augusta Warner to complete her high school education. Bonnie graduated from Kadoka High School on May 21, 1943. She then attended National College of Business in Rapid City from... Read More	Bonnie Mae was born June 13, 1926, in Vermillion, South Dakota, the daughter of Earl and Ella Mae (Maxwell) Stephens. In 1931, the family moved to Meade County and lived on a sheep ranch near Union Center, South Dakota. From 1933-1943, they lived on several places in Jackson County and Bonnie attended Indian Creek and South Creek Schools. Bonnie's parents and brother moved to Piedmont; so she stayed with Ross and Augusta Warner to complete her high school education. Bonnie graduated from Kadoka High School on May 21, 1943. She then attended National College of Business in Rapid City from the spring of 1943 to August 1944, and graduated with a business degree. Her first employment was with the War and Rations Department at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Bonnie then took a position as a clerk/typist for FHA in Milbank and later the Kadoka headquarters. On August 4, 1947, Bonnie was united in marriage to Wayne Riggins at Wessington, South Dakota. They lived in Sioux Falls and Kingsley, Iowa, during their first years of marriage. In 1949, they moved to Wanblee, South Dakota, where they built their home on a ranch and raised their family. In 1954 they moved to Hand County for one year before returning to Wanblee. In 2011, after the death of her husband Wayne, Bonnie moved to the Gateway Apartments in Kadoka. Bonnie had a deep love for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with them and was very proud of each and every one of them. Quilting was Bonnie's favorite pastime. Many an hour was spent carefully cutting blocks from scraps. She was very sentimental over her quilts and enjoyed passing them on to her daughters and grandchildren. She also loved to spend time gardening and tending to her flowers. Bonnie was a member of the Bennett County Legion Auxiliary, Wanblee Ladies Aide Society, and the St. Ignatius Catholic Church for many years. Survivors include her two daughters, Ella (Troy) Hindman of Kadoka, and Marla (Dan) Nelson of Creighton; two sons Stephen (Linda) Riggins of Kadoka, and Sterling (Jill) Riggins of Wanblee; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; six sisters-in-law, Willowdean Stephens, Cloreta Eisenbraun, Faye Eisenbraun, Lola Joyce Riggins, Bonnie (Jerry) Riggins, and Valene Perault; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband Wayne, Bonnie was preceded in death by her brother Robert. Visitation will be held 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with a rosary service at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 19, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Wanblee Cemetery. A memorial is established. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Thursday, September 13, 2013 - 10:30 a.m. Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church Kadoka, South Dakota CELEBRANT Father Bryan Sorensen MUSIC JoAnne Stilwell - Pianist Samantha Christenson - Vocalist "Old Rugged Cross" "In The Garden" USHERS Kellen Stephens - Joel Stephens PALLBEARERS Bonnie's Grandsons Zane Riggins - Cole Hindman Clay Hindman - Wayne Hindman Tom Riggins - Charlie Riggins Robert Riggins - Nathan Riggins Jake Nelson - Clark Hindman HONORARY PALLBEARERS Bonnie's Granddaughters Amber Cornella - Heather Riggins Anna Garon - Samantha Christenson Trena Riggins - Brigit Schofield - Abby Carlson INTERMENT Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 1:30 p.m. Wanblee Community Cemetery Wanblee, South Dakota "Amazing Grace" sung by Samantha Christenson

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Bonnie Mae Stephens Riggins's memorial is located at: Wanblee Cemetery, Wanblee, Jackson County, USA.
When did Bonnie Mae Stephens Riggins death?
Bonnie Mae Stephens Riggins death on 13 Sep 2013 in Kadoka, Jackson County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 43.5667100
Longitude: -101.6562100

Family Members:

Parent

Earl Grant Stephens

(1896 - 1956)

Ella Mae Maxwell Stephens

(1897 - 1985)

Spouse

Wayne Thomas Riggins

(1921 - 2011)

Siblings

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