Thelma Briggs

Notes:

has no middle name, but sometimes uses Arleen

Died at Garnet Place Assisted Living Community, 5815 Coffey Street

Thelma Briggs Howard
October 7, 1915 - November 15, 2014
Thelma Howard, 99 years of age, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Garnet Place assisted living center in Garden City, Idaho. During her brief time at the center, she continued to cherish family and friends, giving back to them daily.
Thelma was born to William and Sarah Briggs and raised in Carey, Idaho. She was one of nine children. She married Leonard "Doc" Howard in 1937. They moved to Boise, Idaho in 1955 with their three sons. In May of 1957, they sponsored newly married Keith and Joan Briggs from England to Boise. Thelma adored the addition of the two relatives, which then made a family of five.
Thelma was a strong spirited and a dynamic woman. She graduated from nursing school when her children were teenagers. She enjoyed her career at Saint Luke's Hospital and ultimately retired as a head nurse of the cardiac surgical team.
The newly retired couple enjoyed new found opportunities and began years of travel throughout the world. Their travels include all of Europe, including such places as England, Germany, France and Russia. They rode the trans-Siberian railroad across Russia and visited Stalingrad, Moscow and many other Russian communities. They also visited many Central American countries. During the cold winters they traveled in their restored motor home to southern Arizona and Mexico for the warmer climate.
During their time at home, the couple stayed busy, giving to others, supporting their community and enjoying family. Thelma collected and restored antique furniture. She also assisted Doc in the restoration of many antique autos including a Pierce Arrow, a Dodge Touring car, a Model T Ford as well as several other cars.
Thelma had a passion for the card game pinochle and shared those skills with her family. Thelma continued to enjoy and play the game for her entire life. It was common place for Keith and Joan to spend several weekend evenings a month with Thelma and Doc playing cards.
With Doc's passing in 1989, Thelma did not slow down. She continued traveling with her relatives. She returned frequently to England the birth place of her father. At age 90, she took a round the world cruise and stopped at many ports in the Pacific and the Atlantic. She visited the Mayan and Aztec cities of Central America. A highlight of her many travels was a visit to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in Peru. Now in her nineties, she found the Andes and the elevated city of Cuzco (10,000 feet above sea level) invigorating. The altitude had little effect on Thelma but her sons were not so fortunate.
Thelma enjoyed attending the BSU football games with Keith and Joan. They traveled to several out of state games to watch "her" team play football. Bad weather could not keep her out of the stadium. Several years ago she met personally with coach "Pete" and gave him some sage advice. Coach "Pete" won consistently from that point forward.
Thelma was loyal and tenacious, she loved fashion, beautiful things, and history. She loved stories and the making of memories. Thelma, like many women who grew up in a different era, proved to be timeless. When talking with peers she found a commonality and when great grand kids barged into her house, she jumped in and joined the party.
Thelma expressed her heartfelt thanks to all her care givers who made life easier during the closing years of her life. She insisted that she got her monies worth in her 99 years of a great life.
Thelma is survived by sons Louis (Julia), Lee (Carol), and James (Christine) Howard and Keith and Joan Briggs. She is also survived by many adoring grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. To her great grandchildren Thelma was known as "Grandma Great", and that she was!
Memorial services will be held Saturday November 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the LDS Church on 3229 Bogus Basin Road, Boise, Idaho.

Thelma married Leonard John Howard 5 Oct 1937, Elko, Elko, Nevada, United States. Leonard (son of John Wilford Howard and Rachel Ann Harris) was born 29 Jun 1913, Carey, Blaine, Idaho, United States; died 8 Jan 1989, Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States; was buried , Carey Cemetery, Carey, Blaine, Idaho, United States. [Group Sheet]

1. Louis Byron Howard
2. Lee Earl Howard
3. James John Howard

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moved to Bradford, England

immigrated at age 21

William married Sarah Elizabeth Patterson 1 Jun 1904, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Sarah (daughter of Joseph Randall Paterson and Agnes Measom) was born 12 Nov 1884, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States; died 29 Feb 1968, Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho, United States; was buried , Carey Cemetery, Carey, Blaine, Idaho, United States. [Group Sheet]

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baptism 12 Jul or 1 Nov 1893?

John married Sarah Greenwood. Sarah was born 17 Apr 1851, Skipton, York, England; died 1 Jul 1918, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet]

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surname also spelled Patterson; he signed name Joseph R. Patersonon mother's death certificate

Born 12 or 17 Aug 1852?

Kaysville formerly Blooming Grove?

Joseph married Agnes Measom 13 Mar 1877, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States. Agnes (daughter of Thomas Measom and Sarah Hill) was born 20 Mar 1859, Burton-Overy, Leicester, England; died 24 Mar 1917, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States; was buried 29 Mar 1917, Spanish Fork City Cemetery, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet]

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Died 1914 or 1917?

bapt: 16 Oct l871 by Joseph Hayes, confirmed by Thomas D. Eriens
Spanish Fork Record Film pt 342 33553 D 3373
Endowment: 29 Nov 1877
Died:24 Mar 1917 Spanish Fork, Utah
Buried: 28 March 1917 Spanish Fork Utah

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Born at Dalton or Dumfries?

Buried at Spanish Fork Cemetery

?? Line 11873: (New PAF MRIN=331)
1 MARR
2 PLAC Kanesville (Now Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, IA

?? Line 11874: (New PAF MRIN=331)
1 SLGS 13 MA

also AFN: 9ZK4-SQ

Samuel married Elizabeth Randall 11 May 1851, Kanesville, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph Randall and Elizabeth Whittle) was born 24 Dec 1815, Minsterworth, Gloucester, England; was christened 24 Dec 1815, Minsterworth, Gloucester, England; died 21 Sep 1906, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States; was buried 23 Sep 1906, Spanish Fork City Cemetery, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet]

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Born 1815 or 1816?

also AFN: 9ZK5-1W

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baptized 1846 or 13 Aug 1871?

?? Line 12608: (New PAF RIN=1023)
1 BURI
2 PLAC Spanish Fork Cemetery, Spanish Fork, Utah, UT

Thomas married Sarah Hill 15 Jan 1852, Leicester, Leicester, England. Sarah (daughter of James Bird Hill and Ann Jarvis) was born 19 Aug 1829, Kirkee (near Poona), Maharashtra, India; was christened 21 Oct 1829, Saint George Church, Leicester, Leicester, England; died 4 Dec 1909, Lake Shore, Utah, Utah, United States; was buried 6 Dec 1909, Spanish Fork City Cemetery, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet]

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Born 1819 or 1829?; at Poonah Isle, India? Poona is now spelled Pune

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at Register Office