BIGELOW, Mildred J.

Mohave Daily News, Mohave Valley, AZ - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from April 29 to May 6, 2011 - Mildred J. Bigelow, age 81, a 19-year resident of Bullhead City area, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 18, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev. Mildred was born July 19, 1929, in Covina, Calif. She received a B.A. degree in Social Sciences from California State University at San Jose, San Jose, Calif. and a Masters in Education from Whittier, Calif. She held teaching credential in General Elementary Education and Special Education and retired from teaching after 34 years. Her professional career also included three years as Director of Living Way Christian Academy in Pasadena, Calif. She enjoyed reading, traveling and writing. Golf was her chosen outdoor activity. She enjoyed long-standing membership in the Needles Ladies Golf Club and later in ladies clubs at Desert Lakes and El Rio. After retirement and until her passing Mildred published a bi-monthly inspirational paper Water Books, based on her personal devotions. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Reason C. and Jane L. Bigelow of Fullerton, Calif.; her maternal grandmother, Delia Shaw; and three brothers, Frayne S. Bigelow, John A. Bigelow and Ralph E. Bigelow. Mildred is survived by her two nephews, Lars E. Bigelow of Fullerton, Calif., and Jon Alan Sattler of San Diego, Calif.; niece, Lisa J. Lavender of Manteca, Calif.; five grandnieces, Dr. Jamie D. Lavender, Elise Flores, Jenna Lavender, Jeida Lavender, and Shelby Rae Bigelow; two sisters-in-law, Gertrude Bigelow of Manteca, Calif., and Betty Bigelow Becker, of Folsom, Calif.; and her best friend, Betty Wiley of Fort Mohave. Private memorial service to be scheduled.