Bessie Jane Riggs' Obituary
Bessie Jane Riggs
April 10, 1923 ~ August 13, 2017
Bessie Jane Riggs of St. Helens, Oregon passed away August 13, 2017 at the age of 94. She was born April 10, 1923 in Gordon, Nebraska to Carl and Lida (Sheldon) Lungberg. She grew up and attended school in Lead, South Dakota. After graduating from high school her family moved to Oregon the following day.
On August 3, 1944 Bess married Cleo “Pete” Riggs in Oakland, California. They were married until his death in 2001. Bess worked as a personal assistant at Begley Insurance for many years. She was an active member in the LDS Church community, loved spending her time with family, and enjoyed gardening.
She is preceded in death by Cleo “Pete” Riggs (Husband), and survived by Donald Riggs (Son), Donna Goodwin (Sister), and Robert Lungberg (Brother).
A Graveside Service will be held at Bethany Memorial Cemetery on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 1:00 PM.
Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.
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