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Hazel Dorothy Wattnem Briggs

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Birth	:	15 Dec 1921 Castlewood Township, Hamlin County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	25 Sep 1980 Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA
Burial	:	Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7719002, -124.1883011
Description	:	BRIGGS, HAZEL DOROTHY, Sept. 25, 1980, a resident of Eureka. She was the wife of Ralph R. Briggs of Eureka. She was the mother of Kenneth R. Briggs of San Jose; Vernon H. Briggs of Eureka; and Elaine P. Harrell of Blue Lake. She was the daughter of the late Emma and Severtt Wattnem of South Dakota. She was the sister of George Wattnem of Lake Norden, S.D.; Bertha Deurloo of Sturgis, S.D.; Agnes Wattnem of Watertown, S.D.; Sarah Mathison of Toronto of S.D., and Emma McElhany of Springfield, Ore. [Sisters Emma and Hazel married cousins Donald and Ralph.] Read More	BRIGGS, HAZEL DOROTHY, Sept. 25, 1980, a resident of Eureka. She was the wife of Ralph R. Briggs of Eureka. She was the mother of Kenneth R. Briggs of San Jose; Vernon H. Briggs of Eureka; and Elaine P. Harrell of Blue Lake. She was the daughter of the late Emma and Severtt Wattnem of South Dakota. She was the sister of George Wattnem of Lake Norden, S.D.; Bertha Deurloo of Sturgis, S.D.; Agnes Wattnem of Watertown, S.D.; Sarah Mathison of Toronto of S.D., and Emma McElhany of Springfield, Ore. [Sisters Emma and Hazel married cousins Donald and Ralph.] She was the grandmother of Wad Briggs of Eureka; Lisa Marcie and Alisa Harrell, both of Blue Lake. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives residing in the western states. Mrs. Briggs was born December 1921 in Castlewood, S.D., and had made her home in this area since 1941. She had worked at the Kaiser Ship Yard during World War II. Mrs. Briggs and her husband owned and operated Salmon Creek Shingle Mill. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, a charter member the Grant School PTA and George Jacobs PTA, she was den mother for Den No. 24 of Grant School, and she was also a member of Eureka Kennel Club. For 20 years she operated a day care home. During that time she provided care for 30 different children, from infants up. Some stayed for 12 years with her. She also had many hobbies and crafts. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept 29, 1980, 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Pierce Mortuary, with the Rev. Tom Semore officiating. Internment will be at Ocean View Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Warren Smith, Eugene Brown, Marvin ferry, Carl Norby, Charles Verdiz, and Louis Barsanti. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Cancer Society or to their favorite charity. Flowers are soon gone; contributions carry on. [Hazel and her sister Sarah were interested in genealogy and played significant roles in documenting their family history.]

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Hazel Dorothy Wattnem Briggs's memorial is located at: Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt County, USA.
When did Hazel Dorothy Wattnem Briggs death?
Hazel Dorothy Wattnem Briggs death on 25 Sep 1980 in Eureka, Humboldt County, California, USA
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Latitude: 40.7719002
Longitude: -124.1883011

Family Members:

Parent

Sever J Wattnem

(1872 - 1936)

Emma Johanna Cecilia Anderson Wattnem

(1878 - 1964)

Spouse

Ralph R Briggs

(1910 - 1996)

Siblings

Carlyle Joseph Wattnem

(1900 - 1900)

Edna Grace Wattnem

(1901 - 1901)

Agnes Gertrude Wattnem

(1906 - 1981)

Ethel Sophie Wattnem

(1909 - 1934)

George Alvie Wattnem

(1911 - 1991)

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