Bonnye L. Briggs, 94 of Sioux City, Iowa passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021at a local hospital. The family will have a private celebration of her life by sharing a meal and family stories. Arrangements are under the direction of Waterbury Funeral Service of Sioux City.

Bonnye Lorraine Briggs was born June 23, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of John and Lucille (Grate) Casaday. Bonnye grew up in the Des Moines area. She married William “Bill” Briggs on September 20, 1947. Together they made their home in Sioux City.

Bonnye worked for Remington Rand Office Machines, later becoming a full time homemaker. She loved spending time with her family, especially the family Christmas. She was an avid golfer and Bonnye walked the golf course until the age of 85. Her only regret was not getting a hole in one. She was a 40 year member of the Boat Club (now known as the Dakota Dunes), and enjoyed watching the PGA events on TV. Bonnye was an active volunteer at the Florence Crittenton Center, and the library at Nodland Elementary School.

Bonnye is survived by her son, Scott (Rhonda) Briggs of Sioux City, and daughter, Julie Hobbs (John Paulsen) of Sioux City; five grandchildren, Sean Kress, Jeramy Kress, Kalie Miller, Nathan Briggs and Casey Briggs; and two great grandchildren, Kaleb Callahan and Mason Kress.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, William (Bill), and one brother, Johnny.