Jean S. Wigand

February 18, 1924 - February 16, 2019

Jean Stanton Wigand passed away two days shy of her 95th birthday at John Muir Medical Center in Concord, California after a brief illness. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia and married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Edward Wigand, two days before D-Day during World War II. They relocated to the Naval Air Station, Miami, and then moved north after the war. They called Philadelphia, Chicago and Pittsburgh their homes, while Jean devoted her life to raising their two daughters. They moved to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area in 1970 and Jean increased her involvement in the Episcopal church. Being of service was very important to her, and she participated in volunteer activities, such as delivering meals to home bound seniors and disabled persons. After moving to Benicia with her husband in 2003, they became members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Jean headed their Alter Guild for several years. She had a lifelong love of gardening and could name every flower and plant under the sun. She was a second Mom to her daughter’s friends throughout her life and enjoyed spending time with those who shared her youthful and optimistic perspective. Her genuine affection for others, beauty, tolerance and graciousness are sorely missed. Jean is survived by her daughters, Susan Kisling and Donna Wigand; grandchildren Jennifer Keefover and David Kisling; and her great-grandchildren Astraya Ellyson and Brinly Keefover. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 23rd at 2:00, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 120 East J Street, Benicia, California. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Community Meal Program of St Paul’s Episcopal Church.