Enumclaw resident Elsie Wigton, 92, died Jan. 18, 2013.

She was born Nov. 1, 1920, and was a lifelong resident of the Puget Sound area. She lived at the Wigton farm from the time of her marriage to Lyle Wigton in 1944 until her death. During World War II she worked in a metal fabrication factory producing gun clips. After her marriage she worked alongside her husband on their dairy farm and raised five children. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and reading.

She is survived by son Donald Wigton and wife Julie of Othello, Wash.; daughters Phyllis Bainter of Enumclaw, Cathy McDaniel and husband Phillip of Salkum, Wash., Wendy Leishman and husband Rocky of Enumclaw and Lyla Moreland and husband Steve of Covington; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband Lyle Wigton and brother Jack Pepple.

A graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Evergreen Memorial Park in Enumclaw.

Arrangements are by Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home.

All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.