Thelma Griggs Sprague - Byron, Wyoming
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At the eastern edge of the small town of Byron is Byron Memorial Park, a well maintained park dedicated to its heritage. There are several dedicated benches including Thelma Griggs Sprague.
Waymark Code: WMW2GP
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 07/01/2017
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Written by Powell Tribune Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Thelma J. Griggs Sprague died Feb. 24, 2010 in Orem, Utah. She was 90.
Thelma was born Dec. 3, 1919 in Powell, the first of four children born to Vera Sessions Griggs and John Samuel Griggs.
She was born on a homestead on the Powell flat. Her earliest years were spent in the Powell area before moving to Chatham, Wyo., where her father worked for Marathon Oil and her mother cooked for the crew.
On Sept. 22, 1938, Thelma married Leonard Sprague in Billings. The couple were proud parents of six children, Bonnie, Cheryl, Charlene, Charles, Douglas and Debra.
Thelma helped her husband, Leonard, operate the business when he established the War Surplus Store in Powell in 1958. She also worked at Gambles and Powell Valley Office Supply. She worked as a receptionist at the War Memorial Hospital in Powell and had fond memories working with friends at Linton's Big R Store until her retirement. Leonard passed away May 11, 1974.
Thelma had a firecracker personality and loved her years volunteering at the Powell Hospital and was proud to be a breast cancer survivor. She looked forward to her "Lunch Bunch" every Tuesday at the Pizza Hut. A gaggle of senior citizens met regularly for years and her attendance was a necessity.
Thelma had 18 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
Source: Find a Grave
