William Wilmer Rigby

Birth Date
On 1907 December 30
Death Date
On 1931 August 10
Gender
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Born in Bern, Bear Lake, Idaho, United States

1907 December 30

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Father
John Thomas Rigby
Mother
Elizabeth Rebecca Kunz

Baptized by John T Rigby

1916 July 9 (Age 8)

Set Apart as Missionary

Czechoslovak Mission
1930 April 16 – 1931 August 10 (Age 22)

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Died in Position

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Departed from Home

Additional Information

Residence When Called
United States
Priesthood Office When Called
Elder
Location Served
Czechoslovakia
Mission Qualifier
Proselytizing
Set Apart By
Melvin J Ballard
Notes

Drowned in Stankov Lake at 9:15pm on 10 Aug 1931. Went out canoeing with a friend, the canoe tipped over in deep water. He was completely dressed and the clothes dragged him down. His body was shipped home on S. S. America accompanied by Charles Josie.

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William Rigby in Czechoslovak, Between 1930 April – 1933 August
William Rigby in Czechoslovak, Between 1930 April – 1933 August
Christmas in Czechoslovak,  1930 December
Christmas in Czechoslovak, 1930 December
Czechoslovak Missionaries
Czechoslovak Missionaries

Died in Czechoslovakia

1931 August 10 (Age 23)

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William Wilmer Rigby (1907-1931) Profile
William Wilmer Rigby (1907-1931) Profile
Czechoslovakia ca 1929-1934
Czechoslovakia ca 1929-1934
Mission news
Mission news
William Rigby in Czechoslovak, Between 1930 April – 1933 August
William Rigby in Czechoslovak, Between 1930 April – 1933 August
Christmas in Czechoslovak,  1930 December
Christmas in Czechoslovak, 1930 December
Czechoslovak Missionaries
Czechoslovak Missionaries