Carol Ann Wiggans' Obituary
Carol Ann Wiggans was born to Glen and Emma Shook in Tucson, AZ, on March 23, 1940. She passed from this life on February 24, 2014 at 73 years and 11 months of age at Diversicare of Chanute, under the care of Harden Hospice.
Her father was a civil engineer and they moved often during her childhood. Carol’s grandparents lived in northern Idaho and she loved spending time there. The family moved to Chanute when her father was hired as plant manager of Monarch Cement Co. in Humboldt.
She met Bill Wiggans in high school and they were married July 3, 1960. To that union was born a daughter Laura and a son William.
Carol had many interests; she was an excellent cook and seamstress. She loved the outdoors, played golf, read, and enjoyed the beach, especially Holden Beach in North Carolina. She loved to visit and could talk to a fence post and, usually get an answer. She was an optimist, who when confronted with a difficult decision would say, “We can do it.” When things looked bleak her saying was “This too shall pass.”
In her later years, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, had open heart surgery, and a stroke which left her body and mind somewhat compromised. Her mind continued to slip but she could manage “I Love You.” She is now in her heavenly home.
Carol is survived by her husband Bill of the home, daughter; Laura Kay Moore and husband Michael of Olympia, WA, son; William Jeffery Wiggans and wife Sheyne of Aurora, CO, sister; Phyllis Johnson and husband John of Circleville, OH, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2014 at High Prairie Methodist Church on Highway 75 and 1800 Rd. No visitation is planned. Family has suggested memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association or the High Prairie Scholarship Fund, and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.
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