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James F Biggs c. 1918 - c. 1998

James F Biggs of Paradise, Butte County, CA was born on November 5, 1918 in Marion, Grant County, Indiana United States. He was married to Gertrude Johanna Louise (Werling) Biggs, and died at age 79 years old on January 3, 1998 in Chico, Butte County, CA. James Biggs was buried in 1998 at Oak Hill Cemetery Cemetery Lane, Section 18S, in Red Bluff, Tehama County.

James F Biggs

Paradise, Butte County, CA 95969

November 5, 1918

Marion, Grant County, Indiana, United States

January 3, 1998

Chico, Butte County, California, United States

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James F Biggs' History: circa 1918 - circa 1998

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Introduction

James F. Biggs died January 3rd, 1998 in Chico CA. He was born November 5th, 1918 to Raymond (1877-1954) and Ethel Biggs (1882-1965) in Marion IN. He graduated from Wabash (Indiana) High School in 1937, served as senior class VP and lettered in football, basketball and track. He later attended and graduated from Ft. Benjamin Military Academy in Indianapolis, IN. James earned a private pilots license flying Stearman aircraft. He entered the Navy in 1942, and served until his discharge in Red Bluff CA in 1945. James married Gertrude Johanna Werling (1914-2003) of Ft Wayne IN, in 1943. They settled in Red Bluff CA in 1944 where all 5 children were born. In 1954 the family moved to Chico CA were he owned and operated Sierra Roof company. He was a member of the Valley Contractors Exchange and served several terms as its president. James sold Sierra Roof Company and retired in 1977 to part time work. Servicing phone booths in the mountains allowed travel to the high country. Children: James R Biggs, Linda Ann Biggs, Joel Patrick Biggs, Todd Raymond Biggs. Grandchildren Stacy Christine Biggs and James Andrew Biggs. A daughter Jacqaline (1944-1944) preceded him in death. He was a good man and a blessing to those who knew him.
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1918

Birthday

November 5, 1918

Birthdate

Marion, Grant County, Indiana United States

Birthplace

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Ethnicity & Family History

Irish, Scotch
Nationality & Locations

USA
Early Life & Education

Wabash High School Class of 1937 of Wabash IN
Religious Beliefs

Protestant
Military Service

US Navy 1942-1945. Member of FSU-8 of the "Red Bluff Navy".
Professional Career

Roofing, Insulation, Acoustics Business Owner (Sierra Roof and Insulation)
Personal Life & Family

Lions, Elks, Moose, North Valley Contractors Exchange
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1998

Death

January 3, 1998

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Chico, Butte County, California United States
Death location

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1998

Gravesite & Burial

1998

Funeral date
Oak Hill Cemetery Cemetery Lane, Section 18S, in Red Bluff, Tehama County, California 96080, US
Burial location
Obituary

James F. Biggs died January 3rd, 1998 in Chico CA. He was born November 5th, 1918 to Raymond and Ethel Biggs in Marion Ind. He graduated from grade and High Schools (1937) in Wabash, Ind then attended and graduated from Ft. Benjamin Military Academy in Indianapolis, Ind. He entered the Navy in 1942, and served until his discharge in Red Bluff CA 1945. James married Gertrude Johanna Werling of Ft Wayne IN in1943. They settled in Chico CA were he owned and operated Sierra Roof and Acoustics until his retirement. Survivors include his wife G. Johanna Biggs, sons James of Visalia, Joel of Carson City, Nevada, Todd of Idaho Falls, and daughter Linda, of Paradise, Grandchildren Stacy C. Biggs and J. Andrew Biggs, brother Kenneth, and sister Boneta of Indiana. A daughter Jacqaline preceded him in death. He was a blessing to those whose lives he touched.

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