Kern County CA Archives Obituaries.....Wigall , Donald Hovey     January 2006
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The Bakersfield Californian
Wigall, Donald Hovey    
 
Donald Hovey Wigall 
Services: Sat. Feb. 4, 2:00 p.m. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2006, at 2:00 p.m., 
at Mish Funeral Home, in Oildale, for Donald Hovey Wigall, 84, beloved 
husband, father, grandfather and great-grandpa who loved his family more than 
life itself. Don was surrounded by his son, his daughters, grandchildren and 
his wife when he departed for the next lifes journey with our Lord and Savior, 
Jesus Christ. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Betty Wigall; 
his sisters, Dorothy, Mildred and Mary Elyn; his brother, Bud; his son, Steve 
Ray and wife, Lolly; son, Curtis and wife, Paula; daughter, Phyllis and 
husband, Ronnie; daughter, Joni and husband, Greg; daughter, Jani and husband, 
Steve; grandchidlren, Don, Lisa, Jolynn, Jason, Melissa, Martin, Sarina, 
Justin, and Zachary; and great-grandchild, Jerrica. Don was preceded in death 
by his mother, Harriet; father, Cecil Ray; brother, Gene; sister, Barbara; his 
first wife, Irma; daughter, Georgia Lee; and grandchild, Ronald. Don was born 
June 13, 1921, in Normal, Illinois; was raised on the familys farm in Newton; 
and when war was eminent, traveled to Chicago in 1939 to enlist in the Navy. 
He served proudly on the Louisville during the battle of Midway, and ended his 
naval career as Chief of diesel operations on the submarines Apagon and 
Requin. Although he was involved in many harrowing engagements in the South 
Pacific, he treasured his service memories and spoke fondly of his 
experiences. After an honorable discharge, Don, wife, Irma and daughter, 
Georgia Lee, lived briefly in Illinois and Wyoming before settling in Oildale 
in 1951 where he began a 30-year Agri-chemical career with the Ortho Chemical 
division of Standard Oil as a field etymologist and licensed pesticide 
advisor. Don was involved in the Oildale community, serving on the Beardsley 
School Board, and as Cub Master of Pack 17. During his professional life in 
the Central Valley Agri-business community he received numerous awards and 
accolades. After his official retirement, Don became Papa Wigall to over 200 
children in the family pre-school daycare (Grandmas House), which he ran with 
his wife, Betty. Don always had something good to say about those he met; his 
outlook was positive; his integrity was solid as a rock; and his word was his 
bond. Don enjoyed traveling, and uncovering new experiences to share with 
those he loved. Dons family and friends will remember his sense of humor, his 
bright and curious mind, his fascination with science, his exuberance for 
life, his love for the Central Valley, which he called Gods Country; but they 
will especially treasure the depth and strength of his compassion and his 
insight. Dons generosity and wisdom enriched the lives of all who knew him; 
and many family members can say that more than once it saved their lives and 
kept them on the right track.

 Legacy.com


 
Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 2/2/2006.  


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