Marian Warthen Wiggins Obituary (1938 - 2010)

“Mom and Bama”Marian Warthen Wiggins—Mom and Bama (71)—The Utah Jazz lost one of their biggest fans on February 11, 2010 when Marian Warthen Wiggins, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and niece passed away after a valiant fight with cancer. Born June 9, 1938 to William and Virginia Berry Warthen. She married Donald Wiggins in 1958; later divorced.A long-time employee of the Veteran’s Administration in both Salt Lake City and Lexington, Kentucky, she retired in 2001. After retirement she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, working in her garden, playing computer games, and rooting for, cussing at, and armchair coaching the Jazz.Preceded in death by her father, William (1971); mother, Virginia (2009); and a son, Donald (1962). She is survived by her children: David Wiggins, Murray; Leslie Wiggins Sebastian, Georgetown, Illinois; and Mary Lynn Wiggins, Murray. Grandchildren: Laurel Copsey, Murray; Chelsea and Thane Sebastian, Georgetown, Illinois. She is also survived by her beloved great-grandson, Micah. Marian had no siblings but was raised with her uncle, Atha “Buddy” Lee (wife Hedy) of Mesquite, Nevada and considered him a brother. She is survived as well by her aunts Dorothy Lee of Salt Lake City and Neva Lamo of California, as well as numerous cousins.A viewing will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 So. State Street, Murray, Utah on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Graveside services will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Murray City Cemetery, 5600 So. Vine Street.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Autism Society of America.