The Herald Journal, 12/9/2002
Edith Poppleton Williamson Coburn, 94, passed away Dec. 6, 2002, at Franklin County Nursing Home in Preston.She was born June 27, 1908 to William Maughn Williamson and Mary Riggs Poppleton in Wellsville, Utah. She attended school in Wellsville until the 7th grade, finishing school in Smithfield and North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah.
She met and married Ronald Newton Coburn Feb. 23, 1928. They lived in Franklin, Idaho for two years. They moved to Cedarville at the mouth of Weston Canyon, living on the Coburn Homestead where they loved to work together as well as ride horses through the hills and hunting. The raised three children, Mary VaLee (Don W. Guy) of Layton, Utah; Ronald William Coburn (Lila) of Brigham City, Utah; Donna Jane (Don Masterson) of Stockton , Calif. She has six grandchildren 22 great grandchildren, and 12 great, great grandchildren. Three sisters still living, Ruth Griffin, Logan, Celia Cronquist, Logan, and Ethel Greene of Smithfield. Preceding her in death were brother Floyd Williamson, Vernon Williamson, and Thomas Williamson who died in infancy. One Sister Aileen Scott. Grandson, Jon William Guy, and great grandson Anthony Lee Coburn, who died in infancy.
She was a member of the LDS Church and served many years as a visiting teacher, as well as many jobs in primary. She loved to sew and crochet beautiful Afghans, house slippers, and made many things for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a Jazz fan always watching their games and loved to watch "I Love Lucy," and world wrestling entertainment. She also enjoyed doing her puzzle books and playing cards and games with grandchildren and neighborhood children, who loved to come and see Grandma Coburn. She lived alone for 38 years, taking care of her home and yard up until the past two years.
The family would like to express their thanks to all of her wonderful, caring neighbors and friends, especially Jason Hall and Carlos and Lucilla Rengifo. Thanks to the Franklin County Nursing Home for all the care they provided, and a special thanks to Lorin and Shelly, who were so caring.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North, Logan. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to services. Burial will be in the Weston, Idaho Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
Edith Poppleton Williamson Coburn, 94, passed away Dec. 6, 2002, at Franklin County Nursing Home in Preston.She was born June 27, 1908 to William Maughn Williamson and Mary Riggs Poppleton in Wellsville, Utah. She attended school in Wellsville until the 7th grade, finishing school in Smithfield and North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah.
She met and married Ronald Newton Coburn Feb. 23, 1928. They lived in Franklin, Idaho for two years. They moved to Cedarville at the mouth of Weston Canyon, living on the Coburn Homestead where they loved to work together as well as ride horses through the hills and hunting. The raised three children, Mary VaLee (Don W. Guy) of Layton, Utah; Ronald William Coburn (Lila) of Brigham City, Utah; Donna Jane (Don Masterson) of Stockton , Calif. She has six grandchildren 22 great grandchildren, and 12 great, great grandchildren. Three sisters still living, Ruth Griffin, Logan, Celia Cronquist, Logan, and Ethel Greene of Smithfield. Preceding her in death were brother Floyd Williamson, Vernon Williamson, and Thomas Williamson who died in infancy. One Sister Aileen Scott. Grandson, Jon William Guy, and great grandson Anthony Lee Coburn, who died in infancy.
She was a member of the LDS Church and served many years as a visiting teacher, as well as many jobs in primary. She loved to sew and crochet beautiful Afghans, house slippers, and made many things for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a Jazz fan always watching their games and loved to watch "I Love Lucy," and world wrestling entertainment. She also enjoyed doing her puzzle books and playing cards and games with grandchildren and neighborhood children, who loved to come and see Grandma Coburn. She lived alone for 38 years, taking care of her home and yard up until the past two years.
The family would like to express their thanks to all of her wonderful, caring neighbors and friends, especially Jason Hall and Carlos and Lucilla Rengifo. Thanks to the Franklin County Nursing Home for all the care they provided, and a special thanks to Lorin and Shelly, who were so caring.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North, Logan. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to services. Burial will be in the Weston, Idaho Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
The Herald Journal, 12/9/2002
Edith Poppleton Williamson Coburn, 94, passed away Dec. 6, 2002, at Franklin County Nursing Home in Preston.She was born June 27, 1908 to William Maughn Williamson and Mary Riggs Poppleton in Wellsville, Utah. She attended school in Wellsville until the 7th grade, finishing school in Smithfield and North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah.
She met and married Ronald Newton Coburn Feb. 23, 1928. They lived in Franklin, Idaho for two years. They moved to Cedarville at the mouth of Weston Canyon, living on the Coburn Homestead where they loved to work together as well as ride horses through the hills and hunting. The raised three children, Mary VaLee (Don W. Guy) of Layton, Utah; Ronald William Coburn (Lila) of Brigham City, Utah; Donna Jane (Don Masterson) of Stockton , Calif. She has six grandchildren 22 great grandchildren, and 12 great, great grandchildren. Three sisters still living, Ruth Griffin, Logan, Celia Cronquist, Logan, and Ethel Greene of Smithfield. Preceding her in death were brother Floyd Williamson, Vernon Williamson, and Thomas Williamson who died in infancy. One Sister Aileen Scott. Grandson, Jon William Guy, and great grandson Anthony Lee Coburn, who died in infancy.
She was a member of the LDS Church and served many years as a visiting teacher, as well as many jobs in primary. She loved to sew and crochet beautiful Afghans, house slippers, and made many things for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a Jazz fan always watching their games and loved to watch "I Love Lucy," and world wrestling entertainment. She also enjoyed doing her puzzle books and playing cards and games with grandchildren and neighborhood children, who loved to come and see Grandma Coburn. She lived alone for 38 years, taking care of her home and yard up until the past two years.
The family would like to express their thanks to all of her wonderful, caring neighbors and friends, especially Jason Hall and Carlos and Lucilla Rengifo. Thanks to the Franklin County Nursing Home for all the care they provided, and a special thanks to Lorin and Shelly, who were so caring.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North, Logan. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to services. Burial will be in the Weston, Idaho Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
Edith Poppleton Williamson Coburn, 94, passed away Dec. 6, 2002, at Franklin County Nursing Home in Preston.She was born June 27, 1908 to William Maughn Williamson and Mary Riggs Poppleton in Wellsville, Utah. She attended school in Wellsville until the 7th grade, finishing school in Smithfield and North Cache High School in Richmond, Utah.
She met and married Ronald Newton Coburn Feb. 23, 1928. They lived in Franklin, Idaho for two years. They moved to Cedarville at the mouth of Weston Canyon, living on the Coburn Homestead where they loved to work together as well as ride horses through the hills and hunting. The raised three children, Mary VaLee (Don W. Guy) of Layton, Utah; Ronald William Coburn (Lila) of Brigham City, Utah; Donna Jane (Don Masterson) of Stockton , Calif. She has six grandchildren 22 great grandchildren, and 12 great, great grandchildren. Three sisters still living, Ruth Griffin, Logan, Celia Cronquist, Logan, and Ethel Greene of Smithfield. Preceding her in death were brother Floyd Williamson, Vernon Williamson, and Thomas Williamson who died in infancy. One Sister Aileen Scott. Grandson, Jon William Guy, and great grandson Anthony Lee Coburn, who died in infancy.
She was a member of the LDS Church and served many years as a visiting teacher, as well as many jobs in primary. She loved to sew and crochet beautiful Afghans, house slippers, and made many things for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a Jazz fan always watching their games and loved to watch "I Love Lucy," and world wrestling entertainment. She also enjoyed doing her puzzle books and playing cards and games with grandchildren and neighborhood children, who loved to come and see Grandma Coburn. She lived alone for 38 years, taking care of her home and yard up until the past two years.
The family would like to express their thanks to all of her wonderful, caring neighbors and friends, especially Jason Hall and Carlos and Lucilla Rengifo. Thanks to the Franklin County Nursing Home for all the care they provided, and a special thanks to Lorin and Shelly, who were so caring.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 E. 400 North, Logan. Friends and family may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home prior to services. Burial will be in the Weston, Idaho Cemetery. Condolences may be extended online at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
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