Ann Elizabeth Wigington

Ann Elizabeth Wigington, 94, born on September 15, 1919 in Canton, Ohio, passed away March 6, 2014.

Ann was born to the late Paul and Mary Hudak; she was one of nine children. Ann married the love of her life, Arthur "Bud" Wigington, on May 7, 1938. His military service in the Army Air Corp took them to various cities in the United States, finally settling in Bakersfield, CA where they raised their five children. They relocated to Westminster, CA in 1966.

Ann retired from the cash room at JC Penney after 26 years of loyal service. During her retirement she volunteered at Westminster Hospital and did what she loved most--taking care of her family.

Ann loved to travel. She took her dream vacation to Europe in 1985, and she visited Hawaii numerous times with her husband, children and grandchildren. Las Vegas was a favorite getaway, and she enjoyed an annual trip to Palm Springs to see the Palm Springs Follies.

Ann is survived by her five children: David Wigington; Patty DiVirgilio and her husband Anthony; Kathy Toler; Joan Anderson; Larry Wigington and his wife Brenda. She also is survived by four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: Danny McKee; Camilla Anderson and her wife Shannon; Teffeni Brodie and her husband Jim; Jesse Toler; Kristie McKee; Danielle Smith, Jake and Raquel Brodie. There are numerous nieces and nephews also surviving.

She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Wigington; her great-grandson Daniel McKee; her mother and father; her brothers, Paul, John, Mike, and Andrew Hudak; and sisters, Mary Gardner, Margaret Nisewonger, and Betty Lektorich.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn, Cypress, California.