1934
Donna
2020
Donna Mae Clifton Riggs
July 20, 1934 — January 12, 2020
We celebrate the life of Donna Mae Clifton Riggs who passed away January 12, 2020 at the age of 85 in Taylorsville Ut.
She was born on July 20, 1934 in Seattle Washington to Pern J Clifton and Elsie L Johanson. Donna was the second child of three daughters. She was raised on Bainbridge Island and had a wonderful childhood. Graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1952.
Commuted on a ferryboat to Seattle for five years while working for Pacific Tel & Tel. Joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints June 7 1953. She met her sweetheart Duard Riggs at church while he was stationed on the Island for military service.
They were married in the St. George temple on May 14 1957. Blessed with 6 children 22 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Donna had a firm testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel and served wherever she was called. The nursery was her favorite. She loved people and especially her family and loved to be around them. She kept a journal and did family search indexing for the church. She loved to hunt and fish with her husband and tied lots of quilts one for each child and grand and great.
Spring was her favorite time of the year when everything was coming to life. Lavender was her favorite color. She was totally honest and not easily provoked.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Duard S Riggs and children son David Riggs/Wendy son Lindell Riggs/Shirley son Dee daughter Darlene Montgomery/Dan (div) daughter Danise Gallegos/Dave Wasek son Duane Riggs/Keri grand and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Bennion 5th Ward, 6030 South Kamas Drive, Taylorsville, Ut with a viewing prior from 9:30 – 10:45 AM. Interment will be on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Hatch City Cemetery at 1:00 PM.Service Information
Viewing January 17, 2020 at 9:30 - 10:45 AM
Bennion 5th Ward, 6030 South Kamas Drive, Taylorsville, Utah
Funeral Service
January 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Bennion 5th Ward, 6030 South Kamas Drive, Taylorsville, Ut
She was born on July 20, 1934 in Seattle Washington to Pern J Clifton and Elsie L Johanson. Donna was the second child of three daughters. She was raised on Bainbridge Island and had a wonderful childhood. Graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1952.
Commuted on a ferryboat to Seattle for five years while working for Pacific Tel & Tel. Joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints June 7 1953. She met her sweetheart Duard Riggs at church while he was stationed on the Island for military service.
They were married in the St. George temple on May 14 1957. Blessed with 6 children 22 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Donna had a firm testimony of Jesus Christ and his gospel and served wherever she was called. The nursery was her favorite. She loved people and especially her family and loved to be around them. She kept a journal and did family search indexing for the church. She loved to hunt and fish with her husband and tied lots of quilts one for each child and grand and great.
Spring was her favorite time of the year when everything was coming to life. Lavender was her favorite color. She was totally honest and not easily provoked.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Duard S Riggs and children son David Riggs/Wendy son Lindell Riggs/Shirley son Dee daughter Darlene Montgomery/Dan (div) daughter Danise Gallegos/Dave Wasek son Duane Riggs/Keri grand and great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Bennion 5th Ward, 6030 South Kamas Drive, Taylorsville, Ut with a viewing prior from 9:30 – 10:45 AM. Interment will be on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Hatch City Cemetery at 1:00 PM.Service Information
Viewing January 17, 2020 at 9:30 - 10:45 AM
Bennion 5th Ward, 6030 South Kamas Drive, Taylorsville, Utah
Funeral Service
January 17, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Bennion 5th Ward, 6030 South Kamas Drive, Taylorsville, Ut
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