Patricia Nora Wessman Wiggins Obituary (1926 - 2008)

Patricia Nora Wiggins OGDEN - Patricia "Pat" Nora Wessman Wiggins, age 81, died August 25, 2008 at Emeritus Estates. She was born September 5, 1926 in Ogden, Utah to John Herbert Wessman and Nora Marion Miller. Pat sang and danced her way into the lives of many from the time she was a little girl. She played her ukulele, composed songs, took dance lessons, and became a dance instructor. She married Raymond Farr Wiggins March 6, 1945 in Ogden, Utah and together they taught dance in Huntsville, Bountiful, Ogden, Utah and Malad, Idaho. For over fifty years she ran a successful dance studio and trained many talented dancers. She was a member of the National Association of Dance and Affiliated Artists serving as National Vice President and President of the Salt Lake City Chapter. She won various awards and received various prestigious recognitions. We will remember mom and grandma for Sunday dinners complete from hors d'oeuvres to dessert; loving her many poodles and cats; doing needlepoint; going fishing with grandpa in their boat and motor home, her generosity with presents; her tapping feet and knowing that she loved us. She is survived by her daughter Suzan W. Loveland; grandson Cody Burke Loveland (Jennifer); granddaughter TessaRae Cullimore (Kirby); great-grandchildren Brigham, Luke and Eve Wenona Loveland; Kiressa, Daxson and Hayden Cullimore. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Farr Wiggins; her parents; and a great-grandson Kimball Rae Cullimore. The family would like to express appreciation to the staff of Emeritus Estates and Horizon Hospice for their loving care. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Friends may call on Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday prior to the services from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 August 28, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 August 29, 2008 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 August 29, 2008