Mark Wilson Wiggins

Mark Wilson Wiggins, age 76, of Albia, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, under the care of Hospice at his home in Albia, surrounded by his loved ones. Mark was born on June 22, 1946, to Homer William and Helen Elizabeth (Edmund) Wiggins in Fairfield, Iowa. He attended school at Pekin of Packwood, graduating with the Class of 1964. On July 18, 1965, he was united in marriage to Gloria Kay Johnson, to this union three children were born, twins Lisa Kay, Lori Ann and a son Mathew Wilson. They shared 16 years of marriage before Gloria’s passing on November 29, 1981. On February 7, 1987 Mark married Geraldine Ann Beaumont and gained three children Jimmy, Jody, and Jerry. They shared 35 years of marriage. Mark farmed near Packwood before moving to Monroe where he retired from a career in IT. They then moved to Albia in 2017. Mark was very talented and loved tinkering with gadgets and electronics. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and had a flying squirrel named Roscoe. The biggest joy in Mark’s life was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandkids. Mark is survived by his wife, Gerri Wiggins; his children: Lisa Morgan; Jalissa (Nick) Ellis, Gabriel and Adaline, Caleb (Jaylin) Morgan, Cole, Jalayna (Tyler) Golden, baby girl due Jan 2023, Jaden Joy (Noah) Copper, Chloe, Jarah, Johnson, Cael, Jazlyn Lori (Frank) Nelson; Elizabeth (Rick) Eland, Madison and Whitley, Ryan (Paige) Nelson, Gloria (Kolt) Carlson Mathew (Erin) Wiggins; Gabriel, Grace Jimmy Beaumont; Meredith Jody (Josh) Buckingham; Lily, Beau Jerry (Stephanie Allgood) Beaumont; Jayse, Slayton, Steely A sister, Elaine Taylor; a brother, Craig Wiggins; and his mother-in-law, Adrienne Williams. Mark is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. Mark was preceded in death by his first wife; Gloria, his parents, Homer and Helen; a sister, Linda; a grandson, Timothy; his father-in-law, Ed Williams; brothers-in-law, Ike Conner and Jim Taylor; and a nephew, Joel Sutton. Mark’s family will be present from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. to meet and greet family and friends on Monday November 21, 2022, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. led by Erin Wiggins. A private family burial with be held at a later date. Mark’s family requests anyone in attendance please come in casual attire. In Lieu of flowers memorials have been established to Cystic Fibrosis or to EveryStep Hospice.

Mark Wilson Wiggins

June 22, 1946 - November 18, 2022