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Daniel Riggan Obituary
Daniel "Wayne" Riggan of Phoenix age 72, beloved father, brother, uncle and granddad went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2011, after a courageous 2 year battle with lung cancer. Wayne was born November 30, 1938, in Big Spring, TX. His family moved to Wickenburg, AZ, where he was a proud member of the Wickenburg High School Class of 1956. Upon graduation, Wayne "kept the peace" with honor in the Navy. He began his career with Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph in 1959 as a lineman working all over Arizona and retired as a manager in 1990. Wayne was a member of Love Baptist Church since 1975. Wayne is survived by his sisters, Doris and Mary Beth, son Brian, daughter-n-law Cara, grandchildren Bria and Cory and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Elgin and Lena V., brother L.D. and sister Shirley. Wayne's memorial service will be held at Love Baptist Church, 3030 W. Glendale in Phoenix on April 6, 2011 at 10 am, with graveside services following at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of the Valley, whom we thank sincerely for their kindness and compassion, as well as all those who cared for him. Condolences may be offered at www.westresthavenfuneralhome.com
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John Rodriguez
April 16, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Stan Conley
April 11, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Will miss your humor and laughter at the reunions. Lots of good memories and a great guy that will be missed by all. May the family know he is now in a better place where we all hope to be one day.
Tina Taylor
April 6, 2011
Thank you for all the wonderful memories I have with you from teaching me how to ski to helping me bleed the brakes on the ranger I had. Before Earl came into my life you were the one I would call on with mechanical questions. Thank you for your patience when teaching me how to drive a standard ~ even though I chose to drive an automatic. So many wonderful memories. You will be missed by many ~ may you rest in peace.
Stephanie & Ron (Valley Radiologists)
April 6, 2011
We had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Riggan when he would visit our office for testing. He was always witty, with a great sense of humor and a joy to our day.
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Dan and Patty Doom
April 6, 2011
Just wanted you to know, Mary Beth, that we saw the notice in the paper and will be thinking of you and the family today. So glad we got to visit with you at the reunion. We are Wickenburg people and family.
Joy Johnson
April 5, 2011
Wayne will be missed by many people. He was a good friend and classmate. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Bryce Lambert
April 5, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne's passing I worked for him & knew him for many years, what a guy. Bryce Lambert
Harry and Shirley Sketo
April 5, 2011
Wayne and I had much in common, both starting out as telephone linemen. We worked together for many years, sharing good and not so good times, at Mountain Bell. He was a great friend with a positive attitude, even during his illness.
He will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough, to cross his path in life.
Our sympathies to family and friends.
Bill Rodriguez
April 5, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Glenn Ulmer
April 5, 2011
We will miss you Wayne; your phone calls, emails and heading up the class reunions. rest in peace.
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