John Mathias Wiggum

1938 - 2017

John Mathias Wiggum was born to Perry and Helen Wiggum on March 31, 1938, and went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on April 21, 2017. He grew up in the Everett, WA, area spending most of his life there, graduating High School in 1952. He was a member of the 1st Congregational Church and the Sons of Norway of Everett for 50 years. He entered the Navy in 1952 and served his country until 1956 whereupon he continued his service in the Naval Reserve until 1963. He then attended Culinary School and spent the majority of his work-life as a cook in many different restaurants in the Everett area. He married Catherine Marts on March 13, 1956, and was the proud father of sons, Dale and Darryl. He loved singing in the Everett Men's Gospel Choir led by John Sinkevitch. For the last six years he attended Emmanuel Baptist Church of Snohomish. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Dale Wiggum. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Snohomish. The address is: 2727 Lake Avenue, Snohomish, WA. Directions to the church can be found on the church website: ebcos.org