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Juanita Francis Ligman

Juanita Francis Ligman

Female 1924 - 2013  (88 years)


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  • Name Juanita Francis Ligman  [1, 2] 
    Birth 18 Sep 1924  Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Death 2 Feb 2013  Carson City, Douglas, Nevada, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I3075  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father Thomas Allen Ligman,   b. 30 May 1902, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Sep 1975, Indio, Riverside, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Etta M. Haskell,   b. 10 Jul 1902, Washington Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Feb 1988, Indio, Riverside, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 22 Dec 1921  Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F545  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Paul Dobbins,   b. 8 Nov 1922   d. 5 Dec 1999, Carson City, Carson City, Nevada, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Family ID F72  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Family 2 Harry T. Carlson 
    Marriage 30 Aug 1941  Mason County, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Harry T. Carlson  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >2. Jon Carlson  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    >3. Vicki E. Carlson  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +4. Kristine Annetta Carlson,   b. 16 Dec 1941, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Jul 2008, Carson City, Douglas, Nevada, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F10  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Notes 


    • Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV) - February 4, 2013
      Deceased Name: Obituary: Juanita C. Dobbins
      Juanita C. Dobbins , beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away at her home in Carson City on Feb. 2, 2013 after a long illness, she was 88 years old. Juanita was born on Sep. 18, 1924 in Tacoma, Wash., to Thomas and Etta Ligman. She moved to Carson City with her husband Paul Dobbins (deceased) in January 1980.
      Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Dobbins ; four brothers; one sister; and a daughter, Kristine Fiegehen. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Shell and husband, Steve of Carson City; son, Jon Carlson and wife, Kathy of Corinth, Texas; sister, Patricia Safford and husband, Don of Hamden, Mass.; and her dear friend of 66 years, Bill Nuessle of Lakeside, Calif. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild, all who lovingly called her "Naunny" and many nieces and nephews.
      Juanita , many knew as "Nita", was a member of Carson Tahoe Hospital Auxiliary for many years. She was most proud of the 10 plus years she volunteered as the manager of the Carson Tahoe Hospital gift shop where she made many cherished friendships.
      At Juanita 's request there will be no services. The family asks of anyone wishing to make a donation in Juanita 's name please do so to Carson Tahoe Cancer Center (1535 Medical Park Way, Carson City, NV, 89703) in memory of her husband, Paul Dobbins and daughter, Kristine Fiegehen.
      The family wants to thank Dr. Andrea Weed for the many years of exceptional, quality and loving care she gave to our mother and grandmother. Also we want to thank St. Mary's Hospice for their tenderness and compassion during the days of her final journey.
      Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV)
      Date: February 4, 2013
      Record Number: a95b72b9deae9696b42710117790f11882ddaf8e
      Copyright (c) 2013 Nevada Appeal

      Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV) - February 4, 2013
      Deceased Name: Obituary: Juanita C. Dobbins
      Juanita C. Dobbins , beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away at her home in Carson City on Feb. 2, 2013 after a long illness, she was 88 years old. Juanita was born on Sep. 18, 1924 in Tacoma, Wash., to Thomas and Etta Ligman. She moved to Carson City with her husband Paul Dobbins (deceased) in January 1980.
      Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Dobbins ; four brothers; one sister; and a daughter, Kristine Fiegehen. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Shell and husband, Steve of Carson City; son, Jon Carlson and wife, Kathy of Corinth, Texas; sister, Patricia Safford and husband, Don of Hamden, Mass.; and her dear friend of 66 years, Bill Nuessle of Lakeside, Calif. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild, all who lovingly called her "Naunny" and many nieces and nephews.
      Juanita , many knew as "Nita", was a member of Carson Tahoe Hospital Auxiliary for many years. She was most proud of the 10 plus years she volunteered as the manager of the Carson Tahoe Hospital gift shop where she made many cherished friendships.
      At Juanita 's request there will be no services. The family asks of anyone wishing to make a donation in Juanita 's name please do so to Carson Tahoe Cancer Center (1535 Medical Park Way, Carson City, NV, 89703) in memory of her husband, Paul Dobbins and daughter, Kristine Fiegehen.
      The family wants to thank Dr. Andrea Weed for the many years of exceptional, quality and loving care she gave to our mother and grandmother. Also we want to thank St. Mary's Hospice for their tenderness and compassion during the days of her final journey.
      Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV)
      Date: February 4, 2013
      Record Number: a95b72b9deae9696b42710117790f11882ddaf8e
      Copyright (c) 2013 Nevada Appeal
      Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV) - February 4, 2013
      Deceased Name: Obituary: Juanita C. Dobbins
      Juanita C. Dobbins , beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away at her home in Carson City on Feb. 2, 2013 after a long illness, she was 88 years old. Juanita was born on Sep. 18, 1924 in Tacoma, Wash., to Thomas and Etta Ligman. She moved to Carson City with her husband Paul Dobbins (deceased) in January 1980.
      Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Dobbins ; four brothers; one sister; and a daughter, Kristine Fiegehen. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Shell and husband, Steve of Carson City; son, Jon Carlson and wife, Kathy of Corinth, Texas; sister, Patricia Safford and husband, Don of Hamden, Mass.; and her dear friend of 66 years, Bill Nuessle of Lakeside, Calif. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild, all who lovingly called her "Naunny" and many nieces and nephews.
      Juanita , many knew as "Nita", was a member of Carson Tahoe Hospital Auxiliary for many years. She was most proud of the 10 plus years she volunteered as the manager of the Carson Tahoe Hospital gift shop where she made many cherished friendships.
      At Juanita 's request there will be no services. The family asks of anyone wishing to make a donation in Juanita 's name please do so to Carson Tahoe Cancer Center (1535 Medical Park Way, Carson City, NV, 89703) in memory of her husband, Paul Dobbins and daughter, Kristine Fiegehen.
      The family wants to thank Dr. Andrea Weed for the many years of exceptional, quality and loving care she gave to our mother and grandmother. Also we want to thank St. Mary's Hospice for their tenderness and compassion during the days of her final journey.
      Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV)
      Date: February 4, 2013
      Record Number: a95b72b9deae9696b42710117790f11882ddaf8e
      Copyright (c) 2013 Nevada Appeal

      Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV) - February 4, 2013
      Deceased Name: Obituary: Juanita C. Dobbins
      Juanita C. Dobbins , beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away at her home in Carson City on Feb. 2, 2013 after a long illness, she was 88 years old. Juanita was born on Sep. 18, 1924 in Tacoma, Wash., to Thomas and Etta Ligman. She moved to Carson City with her husband Paul Dobbins (deceased) in January 1980.
      Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Dobbins ; four brothers; one sister; and a daughter, Kristine Fiegehen. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Shell and husband, Steve of Carson City; son, Jon Carlson and wife, Kathy of Corinth, Texas; sister, Patricia Safford and husband, Don of Hamden, Mass.; and her dear friend of 66 years, Bill Nuessle of Lakeside, Calif. She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild, all who lovingly called her "Naunny" and many nieces and nephews.
      Juanita , many knew as "Nita", was a member of Carson Tahoe Hospital Auxiliary for many years. She was most proud of the 10 plus years she volunteered as the manager of the Carson Tahoe Hospital gift shop where she made many cherished friendships.
      At Juanita 's request there will be no services. The family asks of anyone wishing to make a donation in Juanita 's name please do so to Carson Tahoe Cancer Center (1535 Medical Park Way, Carson City, NV, 89703) in memory of her husband, Paul Dobbins and daughter, Kristine Fiegehen.
      The family wants to thank Dr. Andrea Weed for the many years of exceptional, quality and loving care she gave to our mother and grandmother. Also we want to thank St. Mary's Hospice for their tenderness and compassion during the days of her final journey.
      Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV)
      Date: February 4, 2013
      Record Number: a95b72b9deae9696b42710117790f11882ddaf8e
      Copyright (c) 2013 Nevada Appeal

  • Sources 
    1. [S350] Desert Sun, The, Ligman, Walter J. (1999). 21MAY1999.
      alter J. Ligman, 70, of Banning died May 16, 1999, in Loma Linda.

      He was born Sept. 25, 1928, in Tacoma, Wash.

      He was the owner of Walt's Automotive in Indio for more than 36 years.

      He served in the U.S. Navy for two years.

      Survivors include his wife, Dawne; a son, Walter J. of Yucca Valley; a daughter, Marcia S. Ortegel of Twin Falls, Idaho; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and two brothers, Minard of Idyllwild and Richard of Indio; and two sisters, Juanita Dobbins of Carson City, Nev., and Patricia Safford of Hampden, Mass.

      Arrangements were under the direction of Weaver Mortuary in Beaumont.

      Desert Sun, The: 21MAY1999
      Accessed: 04FEB2024

    2. [S250] Staff, Arizona Daily Star: Obituaries, (Name: Arizona Daily Star; Location: Tucson, Arizona;), Obituary: Castro, Katherine Lynn (Ligman).
      Castro, Katherine Lynn, 40, passed away October 4, 1980. Wife of Mr. Hugo Castro; mother of Lori Lynn, Lisa Aurora, and Hugo Edward; daughter of Mrs. Etta Ligman; sister of Mrs. Juanita Dobbins, Mrs. Patricia Safford, Thomas A, Bud, Walter John, and Dick Ligman. Mass will be offered Monday, 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima, 1950 W. Irvington. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the TUCSON MORTUARY, Monday morning, until time of service.

      Arizona Daily Star. 06OCT1980
      HFA: 06JAN2022