Raymond Farr Wiggins Obituary (1925 - 2006)

Raymond "Ray" Farr Wiggins OGDEN - Raymond Farr Wiggins, age 81, died October 10, 2006 at McKay Dee Hospital. He was born June 20, 1925 in Ogden, Utah to Raymond Stanley Wiggins and Rhea Farr. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as an Electricians Mate aboard the U.S.S. Kitkun Bay aircraft Carrier earning a Presidential Citation, several Bronze Stars and other awards. He loved talking about his Navy Experiences to anyone that would listen. Ray married Patricia Nora Wessman March 6, 1945 in Ogden, UT. He was a Dance Instructor, along with his wife Pat, teaching in Huntsville, Bountiful, and Ogden, Utah and in Malad, Idaho. He retired from Weber State University as the Maintenance Supervisor of the Dorms and Union Building. Before his retirement Ray was an avid sportsman enjoying fishing and hunting deer, pheasants and ducks. He was a member of the Ogden Duck Club, the Elks and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He and Pat traveled across the United States in their mini-home enjoying the sights along the way. Ray's greatest joy was spending time with his family; he loved them very much. He is survived by his wife Patricia Nora Wessman Wiggins; daughter Suzan W. Loveland; grandson Cody Burke Loveland (Jennifer); granddaughter TessaRae Cullimore (Kirby); great-grandchildren Brigham and Luke Loveland; Kiressa, Daxson and Hayden Cullimore; and sister Norma Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister Dorothy Wiggins and his great-grandson Kimball Rae Cullimore. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 15, 2006 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 October 16, 2006 11:00 AM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 October 16, 2006