Joanna Wiggins Wildman

WILDMAN Joanna Wiggins Wildman, 62, of Claremont, California, died Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at her home. She was born October 21, 1943 the daughter of James A. and Virginia Gunn Wiggins. As a high school student, Joanna earned membership in the National Honor Society and subsequently studied at The Ohio State University, The University of Dayton, and received her AB degree from Westbrook College in Portland, Maine. Selected to be an Ada Comstock Scholar, Joanna studied at Smith College, in Northampton, Mass. She continued her life long learning at West Texas A & M, and returned to The Ohio State University for additional study. While at The Ohio State University in 1965, Joanna met her husband to be, R. Joseph Wildman. While actively supporting his business career, Joanna relocated her family from Ohio, to the coast of Maine, to Amarillo, Texas, and to the southern California coast. Joe and Joanna celebrated their 40th anniversary in March of 2005. Caring for her animal companions, a strong devotion to family, lifelong learning and kindness and respect for all, were the highlights of Joanna's life. Joanna's energy and enthusiasm were equally devoted to raising two children: her son, James Joseph Wildman of Oakland, CA and daughter, Jane Virginia Wildman of Oberlin, OH. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, David Wiggins. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday from the Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Shelby. Interment will be held in Most Pure Heart of Mary Cemetery. Friends may call at the BARKDULL FUNERAL HOME, Shelby, Oh., Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Memorials made to to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Lung Association. Online condolences at www.barkdullfuneralhome.com.