JO JEAN NICHOLS WIGGS


   CLASS OF 1946

DECEMBER 30, 1928 - JULY 9, 2007

Josephine Jean (Jo Jean) Wiggs, age 78, of Lynden was taken to be with her heavenly Father at the Christian Health Care Center on Friday, July 7, 2007.

She was a daughter of Ernest and Isabel (Enlow) Nichols and was born in Osawatomie, Kan., on Dec. 30, 1928. Following high school, Jo Jean graduated from Baker University. She moved to Washington when she married Eldon Wiggs in Seattle on Sept. 1, 1950. She was a substitute teacher in many western Washington schools. Following retirement, Jo Jean and Eldon moved to Lynden in 1994.

Jo Jean was a member of Faith Reformed Church of Lynden. She will be remembered for her shining smile, abiding faith and servant heart. She was active in Girl Scouts as a leader and her other activities included Christian Women’s Club, Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Guild and Young Life. An avid bridge player, she enjoyed the challenges of that game. Golf was a passion in her later years.

Jo Jean is survived by her husband, Eldon; daughters Shannon of Gig Harbor and Debra of Bellingham; and other members of the extended family.

Jo Jean was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Ernestine Bennett and Wilesta Pierce.

A celebration of her life will be held on Monday, July 23, at 11 a.m. at Faith Reformed Church, Seventh and Liberty streets in Lynden.

Contributions in Jo Jean’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Washington, 12721 30th Ave., Suite #101, Seattle, WA 98125; Faith Reformed Church, 300 Seventh St., Lynden WA 98264; Young Life, P.O. Box 213, Lynden, WA 98264; or the Christian Health Care Center, 855 Aaron Dr., Lynden, WA 98264.

You are invited to share your memories of Jo Jean by signing the on-line guest book at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements and cremation are under the care of Gillies Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Lynden.

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