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Wyona Fern “John” Stoops Briggs

Birth	:	9 Feb 1925 Taylor County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 1997 Clearfield, Taylor County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Guss Cemetery, Guss, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8502657, -94.8510869
Description	:	Clearfield Chronicle (Clearfield, Iowa), Wednesday, December 17, 1997, p. 2 Wyona Fern Briggs – Wyona Fern Stoops was born in rural Gravity on February 9, 1925. She was the fourth of four children born to William Flavorus [Flavious] and Ilda Dale Stoops. At the ripe old age of 2 days, Wyona met her future groom and life’s partner Ralph, who was 7 years young at the time, as his family was the first visitors to lay eyes on the new arrival. Wyona’s early childhood was spent tagging along with her big brothers Bud and Ray, as sister Thelma was several years older.... Read More	Clearfield Chronicle (Clearfield, Iowa), Wednesday, December 17, 1997, p. 2 Wyona Fern Briggs – Wyona Fern Stoops was born in rural Gravity on February 9, 1925. She was the fourth of four children born to William Flavorus [Flavious] and Ilda Dale Stoops. At the ripe old age of 2 days, Wyona met her future groom and life’s partner Ralph, who was 7 years young at the time, as his family was the first visitors to lay eyes on the new arrival. Wyona’s early childhood was spent tagging along with her big brothers Bud and Ray, as sister Thelma was several years older. It was at this time that Wyona was given the nickname “John” which stuck with her for the rest of her life. Wyona was married to Dick Kennedy for a short period of time and from this union came Wyona’s first child, Thelma Fern Kennedy. Wyona met Ralph (for the second time) in November of 1945 at Bedford. On May 3, 1946 the young couple was married. Three children were born to the couple; Henry R. arrived on January 24, 1947; Barbara Ellen arrived on August 26, 1949; and Deborah Annetta was born February 24, 1958. Wyona became Grandma to 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 14, 1997 at 2:00 p. m. at the United Methodist Church in Clearfield with Rev. Al Rusk officiating. Music was provided by Debbie Brummett, Debbie Briggs, Tim Barnes and Patty Parrish. Pallbearers were Barb Mattson, Melissa Douglas, Jennifer Miller, Debbie Brummett, Heather Brummett and Holly Brummett. Honorary pallbearers were Jason Parker, Todd Briggs, Cliff Briggs, John French, Jesse French and Luke Briggs. Interment was in the Maple Grove Cemetery at Guss, Iowa. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home of Clearfield was in charge of the arrangements.

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Where is Wyona Fern “John” Stoops Briggs's memorial?
Wyona Fern “John” Stoops Briggs's memorial is located at: Guss Cemetery, Guss, Taylor County, USA.
When did Wyona Fern “John” Stoops Briggs death?
Wyona Fern “John” Stoops Briggs death on 10 Dec 1997 in Clearfield, Taylor County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.8502657
Longitude: -94.8510869

Family Members:

Parent

William F. Stoops

(1889 - 1956)

Ilda D. Stoops

(1895 - 1951)

Spouse

Henry Ralph Briggs

(1918 - 2006)

Children

Henry R “Hank” Briggs

(1947 - 2018)

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