Marjorie E. Riggs

Marjorie Ellen Riggs age 94, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at Westmont Care Center in Logan, Iowa. Marjorie was born October 4, 1923 in Logan, Iowa to Jennings B. and Grace E. (Howard) Ashcraft. She taught in a rural one room school for seven years and did private tutoring overseas. She married Charles E. Riggs August 15, 1948 a thirty-year Military Career man and followed him where ever it was permitted. Charles passed away December 21, 2014. Charles and Marjorie retired in 1972 and settled in Missouri Valley. She was a five day a week volunteer with the Senior Meal Site for twenty-five years. In 1992 she received the Governor’s Award presented by Governor Terry Branstad for Outstanding Volunteer Service. In 2001 the Chamber of Commerce presented Marjorie an award for volunteer service. She was a member of the United Methodist Church since 1949 and served on the Communion Committee for thirty years. She enjoyed flower gardening, pets, watching the birds and nature’s wild life. Marjorie was an avid supporter of the Harrison County Humane Society.

Marjorie is preceded in death by her parents, and husband Charles E. Riggs.

Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church or the Harrison County Humane Society.

In Loving Memory Of

Marjorie Ellen Riggs

Born

October 4, 1923                                             Logan, Iowa

Entered Into Rest

December 24, 2017                                       Logan, Iowa

Graveside Service

2:00 p.m. Friday January 5, 2018

Rose Hill Cemetery

Missouri Valley, Iowa

Officiating                                       Pastor Gideon Gallo

Honorary Casket Bearers

Cindy Ratliff                                        Connie McWilliams

LuAnn Kahle                                             Wilbur Busing

Don Kocour                                                 Marge Sass

Helen Rogers                                                Marge Stirtz

Ruth Busing                                               Don Fountain

Casket Bearers

Jon McElderry                                              Matt Gengler

Joe Cathcart                                               Don Brothers

Greg Anderson                                                 Ray Pike

Final Resting Place

Rose Hill Cemetery

Missouri Valley, Iowa

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done on earth,
As it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
The power, and the glory,
For ever and ever.
Amen.

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