Jane Bingham Wiggins

Jane Bingham Wiggins left mortality on Wednesday, January 3rd at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 2, 1951, in Ogden, Utah to C. Earl Bingham and Stella Mae Sibley. Her siblings were Gary Bingham (dec) (Alicia), Janet Byron (dec) (Dan), Anne Oberg (Byron (dec)), Bruce Bingham (Vickie), and Peggy Wheelwright (Doug).

She grew up in Clinton and Clearfield, Utah and graduated from Clearfield High School in 1969. Music was an important part of her life. She was active in choir, band (playing bassoon), and theater where she had several leading roles. She was a gifted vocalist and loved to perform. She recorded two albums and touched many lives through her talents.

Jane married Lyle Wiggins on September 19, 1970, in Ogden, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Jane and Lyle were blessed with five children: Jason Wiggins (Mary Ruth), Aaron Wiggins (Heather), Jared Wiggins (dec), Dee Ann Wright (Jason), and Christopher Wiggins (dec) (Melanie). They have 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Jane loved her role as a stay-at-home mother. When it became necessary for her to go to work, she taught exercise classes for health spas, was an assistant insurance underwriter, a self-improvement course coordinator, and later a licensed massage therapist. She was highly skilled in the Neuro Integration Systems modality and clients came to her from as far away as Hawaii and Iceland. She loved helping people.

Jane was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and showed her commitment to Christ by how she lived and loved others. She had a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ and in the Plan of Salvation.

Jane had many health issues through the years. Most notably, a rare genetic blood disorder called Acute Intermittent Porphyria. The disease became active in 2006 and caused unrelenting nerve pain for the rest of her life. No matter how bleak her condition, she always put on a smile and had a positive and cheery outlook. Many people had no idea she was as sick as she was. That’s the way she wanted it. She supported the American Porphyria Foundation and participated in critical studies with them. One of the studies resulted in the release of a new drug that reduced her attacks dramatically. Unfortunately, irreversible nerve damage had already been done.

She loved people, and people loved her. She had a genuine interest in those she met and as a result made many friends over the years. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and was happiest when the family was gathered.

Our heartfelt thanks go to the many doctors, nurses, and aids who lovingly attended to Jane through the years. Special thanks to those at the University Hospital, Sugarhouse U Health Center, Aspen Ridge West Rehab Center, and Aspen Ridge Hospice who attended to Jane during the final days of her life.

A viewing will be Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and again prior to the services from 9:45 am to 10:45 am at the Holladay North Stake Center located at 4395 Albright Drive, Holladay, Utah. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Holladay North Stake Center. Interment to follow at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, 3401 S. Highland Drive, Millcreek, Utah.

Funeral broadcast link: https://cloud.scarletvoid.com/index.php/s/GKjs6sqNfQK3a2g

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Porphyria Foundation

https://porphyriafoundation.org/get-involved/donate/

Porphyria is a rare and painful genetic disease that Jane suffered from that ultimately shortened her time on earth with us. She would be delighted to know that you are helping find a cure and helping those still suffering. For more information on Porphyria, navigate to the APF home page from the donation link. Funeral flower arrangements that honor Jane’s grace and beauty will be provided by the family.