Mollie Zelma Bigelow (McDaniel)

Mollie Zelma (McDaniel) Bigelow, of Bloomfield died Monday at age 92 after a long and full life. Mrs. Bigelow was born March 31, 1917 in the original Hammond, New Mexico settlement, to parents, David and Lillian McDaniel. It was here she went to school and learned to love the animals of the "McDaniel Ranch." Her attachment to animals remained with her throughout life. She married D. Wilford Bigelow, March 30, 1935, and moved to Eagar, Arizona. Her first two children died in infancy. But her next two, whom she called her "boys," and an adopted daughter, become her lifetime family. She and her family moved to Morenci, Arizona in 1943, where Wilford worked for Phillips Dodge Copper, as part of the wartime defense industry. In 1953 the family returned to Mollie's beloved San Juan River and Hammond area - and remained for the rest of her life. She was a active and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her husband, Wilford, and two children, David Hulen and Valora, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Wilbur (Wil) Bigelow of South Jordan UT, Arthur (Art) Bigelow of Galt, CA. and Jeanene Bigelow Jaramillo of Farmington, NM; sister Ramona (Jean) Gathings of Aztec, NM, and 12 grandchildren, 31 great grand children, and 2 great-great grand children. Mollie's care has been entrusted to: Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home
103 East Ute St.
Farmington, NM
(505) 325-8688