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Brian Charles “Tigger” Wells

Birth	:	29 Oct 1961 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	7 Jun 2015 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8269005, -95.3450012
Description	:	Brian "Tigger" Wells October 29, 1961 - June 7, 2015 Brian Charles Wells "Tigger", was born on October 29, 1961 to Len and Jeanie (Lehan) Wells in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized, had his first communion, and was confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, where he remained a life-long member. He attended St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance through the eighth grade before attending Harlan Community High School. He was an asset to the football team and graduated with the Class of 1980. Brian worked with his dad at Wells Pumping Service out of Defiance before... Read More	Brian "Tigger" Wells October 29, 1961 - June 7, 2015 Brian Charles Wells "Tigger", was born on October 29, 1961 to Len and Jeanie (Lehan) Wells in Harlan, Iowa. He was baptized, had his first communion, and was confirmed at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance, where he remained a life-long member. He attended St. Paul's Catholic School in Defiance through the eighth grade before attending Harlan Community High School. He was an asset to the football team and graduated with the Class of 1980. Brian worked with his dad at Wells Pumping Service out of Defiance before taking over the business when his dad retired. He later went to work at Clean Air Filter out of Defiance until an injury on the job disabled him in March of 2003. On September 22, 2005, Brian was united in marriage to Debra Lappe in Harlan and in addition to becoming a husband, he became a step-dad to her two children: Jeremy and Stacy. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and mushroom hunting in the spring. He was also a great gardener and liked to can and freeze the vegetables he grew in his garden. His love of sports continued beyond high school football and he joined a pool league and a softball team. Brian loved life and was always looking for his next new adventure. Brian had been admitted to Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Tuesday, June 2nd. It was there that he died on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the age of fifty-three years, seven months, and nine days. He was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his wife Deb Wells of Defiance, Iowa; step-son Jeremy Kruse and his wife Julie of Panama, Iowa; step-daughter Stacy Kruse of Manilla, Iowa; five step-grandchildren: Morgan, Kerrigan, Braylan, Nolan, and Collin; father Len Wells and his wife Darlene of Denison, Iowa; sisters Kelly McCoy of Elkhorn, Nebraska and Kristina and her husband James Chance of Defiance, Iowa; other family members and many friends. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * KJAN Radio - Atlantic, IA BRIAN WELLS, 53, of Defiance (Svcs. Pending) OBITUARIES June 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson BRIAN WELLS, 53, of Defiance, died Sun., June 7th, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, in Council Bluffs. Services for BRIAN WELLS are currently pending at the Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan. BRIAN WELLS is survived by: His wife – Deborah Wells, of Defiance. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ BRIAN "TIGGER" WELLS, 53, of Defiance (Svcs. 6/12/15) OBITUARIES June 8th, 2015 by Ric Hanson BRIAN "TIGGER" WELLS, 53, of Defiance, died Sun., June 7th, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, in Council Bluffs. A Mass of Christian Burial service for BRIAN WELLS will be 10:30-a.m. Fri., June 12th, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, in Defiance. Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Harlan has the arrangements. Visitation at the funeral home is from 9-a.m. until 8-pm on Thu., June 11th, with the family greeting friends from 6-until 8-pm. BRIAN WELLS is survived by: His father – Len (Darlene) Wells, of Defiance. His wife – Deborah Wells, of Defiance. His step-son: Jeremy (Julie) Kruse, of Panama. His step-daughter: Stacy Kruse, of Manilla. His sisters – Kelly McCoy, of Elk Horn, NE., & Kristina (James) Chance, of Defiance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * KNOD Radio Harlan, IA Funeral Services are pending for 53 year old Brian Wells of Defiance. Brian passed away on Sunday, June 7 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Survivors include his wife Deborah Wells of Defiance. Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan is in charge of arrangements. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Mass of Christian Burial for 53 year old Brian "Tigger" Wells of Defiance will be held at 10:30 Friday, June 12th, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Defiance with burial at the St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Defiance. Brian passed away Sunday, June 7th, at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Survivors include his wife, Deb; father Len (Arlene) Wells of Denison; 1 step-son, Jeremy (Julie) Kruse of Panama; 1 step-daughter, Stacy Kruse of Manilla; 2 sisters, Kelly McCoy of Elkhorn, NE and Kristina (James) Chance of Defiance. Visitation will be held from 9 am to 8 pm, Thursday, June 11th, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 pm, Thursday at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Harlan where they are in charge of the arrangements. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pauley Jones Funeral Home Harlan, IA In Memoriam of Brian "Tigger" Wells Brian "Tigger" Wells October 29, 1961 - June 7, 2015 Visitation Thursday June 11, 2015, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Pauley Jones - Harlan Family Will Greet Friends Thursday June 11, 2015, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pauley Jones - Harlan Mass of Christian Burial Friday June 12, 2015, 10:30 AM St. Peter's Catholic Church Inurnment Friday June 12, 2015 Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery Facts Born: October 29, 1961 Death: June 7, 2015 Survived By wife Deb Wells of Defiance, IA; step-son Jeremy (Julie) Kruse of Panama, IA; step-daughter Stacy Kruse of Manilla, IA; five step-grandchildren: Morgan, Kerrigan, Braylan, Nolan, and Collin; father Len (Darlene) Wells of Denison, IA and sisters Kelly McCoy of Elkhorn, NE and Kristina (James) Chance of Defiance, IA Preceded in Death By mother Jeanie (Lehan) Wells

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Where is Brian Charles “Tigger” Wells's memorial?
Brian Charles “Tigger” Wells's memorial is located at: Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Defiance, Shelby County, USA.
When did Brian Charles “Tigger” Wells death?
Brian Charles “Tigger” Wells death on 7 Jun 2015 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Brian Charles “Tigger” Wells's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8269005
Longitude: -95.3450012

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Parent

Leonard William “Len” Wells

(1934 - 2016)

Jeannie Marie Lehan Wells

(1937 - 1997)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3450012

2. Union Township Cemetery
Defiance, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8269005, -95.3471985

3. Astor Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8636017, -95.2853012

4. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

5. Buck Grove Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067841, -95.3839722

6. Slates Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7605000, -95.2521000

7. Gallands Grove RLDS Holcomb Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8342018, -95.4788971

8. Rose Hill Cemetery
Kirkman, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7317009, -95.2767029

9. Washington Township Cemetery
Buck Grove, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9354000, -95.3387000

10. Nishnabotna Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9086952, -95.2464447

11. Abel Galland Memorial Cemetery
Manteno, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8370000, -95.4932500

12. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
Irwin, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7813988, -95.2074966

14. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Manilla, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8922005, -95.2200012

15. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

17. Crawford County Poor Farm Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9508216, -95.4308331

18. Butler Cemetery
Arion, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9364014, -95.4627991

19. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

20. Manteno Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

21. Danway Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7296982, -95.1900024

22. Dow City Cemetery
Dow City, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9219017, -95.5119019

23. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

24. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9958000, -95.3450012