Nell Griffioen Rhynsburger

OGDEN - Nell Griffioen Rhynsburger, 88, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away due to natural causes on March 20, 2002 at the home of her granddaughter in North Ogden. Nell was born January 18, 1914 in Kamerik Netherlands, the daughter of Pieter Adriaan and Catharina Wilhelmina Hilgeman Griffioen.

Nell married Joseph William Rhynsburger June 12, 1946 in Leiden, Netherlands. Their marriage was solemnized on June 18, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were later divorced.

Nell immigrated to Ogden, Utah in March of 1947 and became a U.S. citizen on Nov. 16, 1954.

Nell was a faithful member of the LDS Church and served in several callings including Primary, Relief Society and Cub Scouts leader. She was active in genealogical work for years and served at the Family History Center helping others with their genealogy.

Nell worked at Utah Tailoring Mills for 20 years and was an accomplished seamstress and made her own clothes for years. She loved to knit and made many beautiful sweaters over the years for family and friends. She was always willing to teach and share her talents with others.

Surviving are her two daughters; Grace Richards of Sandy, Utah, Sylvia Rhynsburger of Ogden, Utah, a sister, Lenny in Netherland, a sister, Dien in Australia, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, and one son, Laurence G. Rhynsburger.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Abdulla for many years of care and compassion and the IHC Hospice staff for the loving care they provided Grandma Nell in her final weeks.

Nell had a spirit of unconditional love for all her family, friends and anyone she came in contact with. No matter if it was someone she had just met, or someone she had known for years, she touched the lives of everyone who knew her. We will miss you greatly and you will be loved always.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
March 24, 2002
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary of Ogden
845 Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
March 25, 2002
11:00 AM
CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
March 25, 2002