Donald Dean Riggs

Donald Dean Riggs

Donald Riggs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 28, 2008.

RIGGS Donald Dean Riggs, age 26, of California, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2008. He was born on July 14, 1982, in Sedalia, the son of Debbie Riggs who survives of Nixa. He was married on August 30, 2008, at California United Church of Christ to Kristen Reed Riggs who survives of the home. He was a Diesel Mechanic for FABICK of Jefferson City for 6 years and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Operating Engineers Local 513. He was a member of Main Street Baptist Church and was baptized on January 20, 1990. He was a Boy Scout and received his Eagle Scout award when he was 17. He graduated from California High School in 2000 and graduated from Linn State Technical College in 2001 with a degree in Heavy Diesel Mechanics from the CAT program. Other survivors include: one daughter, Trinity Riggs of the home; one brother, Travis Riggs and his wife Jennifer of Versailles; one sister, Penny Coble and her husband Chad of Cabool; paternal grandfather, Donald Riggs of California; paternal grandmother, Hazel Riggs, of Stover, MO; and three nephews, Hayden and Maxwell Riggs, and Seth Coble. He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Eldon Harms; maternal step-grandfather, Art Gerken; and maternal grandmother, Lois Gerken. Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29, at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services in California, with Rev. Collette Jones officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 28, from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Riggs Education Fund, c/o Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, 100 South Oak Street, California, MO 65018. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services in California.

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October 22, 2020

Debra Smulders posted to the memorial.

October 22, 2020

Judy Pufahl posted to the memorial.

November 2, 2008

Cindy Borts posted to the memorial.

Debra Smulders

October 22, 2020

Still remembering Donnie and still so thankful he was in our lives! I remember that smile!!! Praying you will continue find comfort and strength through your faith. Until we meet again, Mr. Riggs!

Judy Pufahl

October 22, 2020

My heartfelt thoughts are with you, even now, I know it hurts.

Cindy Borts

November 2, 2008

Dearest Debbie, Penny and family, Travis and family, Kristen and Trinity,
Donnie was so loved and will be missed by so many people.
Penny and Donnie were like one of my own kids. I remember the camping trip. I remember watching them growing up and playing with my kids in the backyard while we were neighbors. I watched Donnie grow into a respondsible, hard working young adult, thinking this man will go far. It is a terrible tradegy that his life was cut short. Know that he will always be remembered and that you all are always in my thoughts and prayers. Remember if you ever need anything - I am a phone call away.
Love you, Cindy

Judy & Danny Pufahl

October 30, 2008

Debbie, we were so sorry to hear about Donnie. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jolene Dummermuth

October 29, 2008

There are no words to explain the loss Nathan and I are feeling. Donnie was a very important part of our lives. Donnie was family to us. Our world will never be the same, but it was made better by having Donnie in it. He will always be in our hearts and memories.

Trinity, Kristen, Debbie, Penny & Travis when you need us, we'll be there.

Love Always.

Dena Harbour

October 29, 2008

Dear Debbie , Penny and Donnies family. I have you all in my prayers
at this time.My dad Denzyl Harbour {Bloomfield, Iowa}sends his condolances also.
I am so sorry for Donnies untimely demise.
I'll always remember going to Kansas and Donnie was the "alligator" witjh the map.{Elizabeth could not say navagator}.
Also Donnies games of trying not to speak to me.
With love to you all,
Dena Harbour

Debra Smulders

October 29, 2008

Debbie, Penny & Family, Kristen and dear little Trinity: We were deeply saddened to hear of Donnie's death. Donnie was such a great kid who grew into an extremely wonderful young man. I can't ever remember a time when I saw him that he did not have a grin on his face and something kind to say. We sometimes question why things like this happen ...senseless tragedies.... to those we love, those we care about, those with so much promise and life ahead of them. We don't have the answers. May you find comfort and strength in your faith and the love and support from your family, friends and community. You will all be in our prayers.

Debra & John Smulders, Bryan Wolford, Melissa Alburtis

Tara (Hartman) Schlieper & Family

October 29, 2008

Debbie, Penny and Family-
I am so sorry for Donnie's untimely passing. My heart goes out to all of you at this time. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.

Brandon & Courtney Dunham

October 29, 2008

Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Donnie was a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed.

May God's Grace strengthen you!

Austin and Laura Payton

October 29, 2008

Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Jan Barnhill

October 29, 2008

Kristen, Trinity and family,
Wish I wasn't so many miles away, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm just glad I had the chance to meet Donnie the two times I was in MO. He was a great guy and loved you and Trinity so much! If you need anything we are just a phone call away.
Love you,
Aunt Jan

Dee Irey

October 28, 2008

Donnie was a GREAT guy, and will be missed by many. My heart goes out to Kristen and his family. God Bless you all..

Daniel and Kerri Jenkins

October 28, 2008

Debbie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked and saddened to here of Donnie's death. My prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. I pray that God will give you the peace that passes all understanding.

David Opel

October 28, 2008

To Donnie's family, You all are in our prayers and thoughts. May God be with you all and ease the pain. I wish I could have known Donnie better. If you need anything. Lieutantent David Opel, California Rural Fire Protection District.

Michella Garrison

October 28, 2008

The Garrison family would like to let Debbie and Penny Riggs know they are in our thoughts and prayers.

Daniel Blanke

October 28, 2008

I don't really know what to say on something like this except that Donnie was the best of all people. I never knew a person as happy and cheerful as Donnie and will miss him.

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