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Thelma Hughes Obituary
Thelma died from cancer on July 16, 2008 at her home in Gold River, CA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 3:00 PM. The service will be at the East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA. Thelma was born Sept. 17, 1930 in Dell Rapids, SD. She lived in WI before moving to Randall, IA in 1943. She graduated from Waldorf College and taught elementary school in IA, MN and CA. On December 21, 1959 she married Charles Hughes in Sacramento, CA and later moved to Los Angeles where she continued teaching. After the death of her husband, she retired and moved to Gold River. Her husband, Charles Hughes, her father, Rev A. J. Bringle, her mother, Mildred, her step-mother, Clarice and her brother, John, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Ann (Mike) Millet, her sister, Irene (Donald) Hill, and her brother, Paul (Audrey) Bringle. She is also survived by nieces Leslie (Jeff) Satre, Katie (Tom) Gandek, Kristi (Ken) Roth, her nephew, Larry (Arlynne) Hill and nine great nieces and nephews. The family has suggested that memorial gifts go to Riverside Bible Camp, 3001 Riverside Road, Story City, IA 50248 or the American Cancer Society.
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Harlan/Sandra Skar
August 26, 2008
Thelma was a Skingle. If you're a Skingle, you know how special that is. We first met "Tel" when she moved to CA as a young teacher. We have such a host of special memories over the years with Thelma and Chuck--especially camping trips. They always made us laugh until tears rolled and we had to hold our sides. Oh, how so many will miss you. Thanks for the fun memories............
Harlan & Sandi Skar, Midpines, CA (formerly Elk Grove/Sacramento)
Bunny Bringle-Pellegrini
August 17, 2008
To the Hughes/Bringle Family
You were always more than a cousin to me, so I always called you "Aunt" Tel. You were a very special person to me, and as I got older we became even closer. I miss you very much. We always had so much fun. Love you , Bunny
Jean Gahan
August 13, 2008
To Thel's Family, I met Thel and Chuck in 1961 when they lived in Merced, Ca. We became very good friends. They also helped me find a job when I visited them in Sacramento in 1964. After they moved to L.A we lost contact. When she first returned to Sacramento we reunited and then lost contact again. She was such a wonderful, kind and thoughtful person, I thought of her often. I am so sorry that I was unaware of her illness or her passing. Please accept my condolenses at this time. Sincerely, Jean Gahan
Robbyn Bringle-West
July 26, 2008
I will never forget when Thelma came to California and stayed w/ our family. John lived w/ us too. She was my "much older cousin". I was there when she met Chuck, at our house, when he came over to measure for drapes......I love you Thelma!
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Dallas Hughes
July 21, 2008
Truely a great anut, and I always enjoyed the times we spent together. You will be missed. God Bless.
Kay Pfaffle
July 19, 2008
Thelma, my dear friend since 1969, the joy of friendship so real, roots in Iowa, teaching, enjoying coffee, traveling, gifts and pleasures we shared, late night phone calls. I love you "classy lady"
July 19, 2008
Thelma,was a special person to
this family and a true sister
loved by all. will be truely missed.
G.W. and June Hughes
Neosho Mo.
Gerald & Lindell Hughes
July 18, 2008
Aunt Thelma was a most special lady. She enriched the lives of so many. Yes, she will be deeply missed.
It's difficult to say goodbye, but now she will be with Uncle Chuck!
Arthur Ness
July 18, 2008
Our family was very blessed to have had Thelma as a part of it. For many of us, she was a large part of what makes the family memories special. In all the roles she filled, she was loving, kind, generous, and faithful. The void she leaves and the sorrow we feel is a measure of the major part she played in all our lives.
Her father gave a talk at a funeral 40 years ago based on the quote, "He will be missed, for his seat will be vacant." So will she. Families move on, change, and grow, but her place can never be filled.
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