Gloria Jean Vigil of Lompoc died Saturday, July 31, 2010 of cancer at the age of 66.
Gloria was born February 5, 1944, in St. Paul, Nebraska to Wilbur and Mamie Edwards. Raised and educated in St. Paul, she graduated from St. Paul High School with the class of 1962.
She married Richard "Rick" Vigil in 1971 and as an Air Force family they were stationed in Taiwan, the Philippine Islands, Offutt A.F.B. in Nebraska, Vandenberg A.F.B. and George A.F.B. both in California. A resident of Lompoc since 1980, Gloria was an executive secretary at Martin Marietta and Lockheed Martin for over 20 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed their Bible studies. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends, golf and attending the sporting events of her children and grandchildren.
Gloria is survived by her husband of 39 years Rick Vigil, son and daughter-in-law Scott and Darci Vigil of Parker, Colorado, daughter Stacie Vigil of Lompoc, brothers Stanley and Harry Edwards both of St. Paul, and four grandchildren. Her parents and her brother Frank Edwards preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Calvary Baptist Church, 3355 Constellation Road in Lompoc.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name and account
#26383519 to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148
Cremation will be followed by private inurnment.