leader for 20 years. Telva was a member of the United Methodist Church in Stanhope and active in its women's organizations. When the UMC was closed, she joined the Community Church of Kamrar. Telva gave unselfishly of her time and talents. After her children were on their own, she turned to working and helping in the Stanhope community. She worked at the Stanhope grocery store and many years at the Stanhope Locker. She enjoyed helping organize the food stand at many Watermelon Day celebrations plus provided meals for the Lions Club for many years until her health failed. She always had a smile and a sense of humor. She enjoyed traveling throughout the US and had a variety of hobbies. She loved spending time with her grandchildren as they were growing up. Family was at the heart of her daily activities. Telva is survived by her husband Bob of 69 years; daughters Pam Briggs and Jackie Frederick both of Jewell; three grandchildren- Sonya (Jeff) Burmeister of Nobleboro, ME, Rodney (Heather) Briggs of Ames, and Rodger (Terri) Briggs of Waterloo; 5 great-grandchildren- Aurora, Kirsten, Triston Briggs of Ames, Dylan Burmeister of Nobleboro, ME and Emerson Briggs of Waterloo; one sister, Verda (Cliff) Johnson of Yakima, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Kenneth, three brothers, David Dexter, Orlo and Stanley Bibler; and one son-in-law, Barry Briggs.
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