Obituary of Harvey BIGHAM

Harvey "John" Caldwell Bigham Jr., 68, passed away March 31, 2006 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born to Harvey and Oletha (Mitchell) Bigham on December 19, 1937 in Columbia, SC.John married his best friend Sandra Scarcliff on May 26, 1984 and together, they moved to Lake Havasu 6 years ago from California. He worked for Southern California Pipetrades, Local #250 as a pipe fitter/welder in Gardena, CA for 31 years. He was a past Commodore of the Elks Lodge #2399, a member of the Eagles, the Yacht Club and was a huge supporter of Hospice of Havasu. John enjoyed boating, gardening and partying with his friends.John is survived by his wife, Sandra; son, Scott McMinnis of Florida; daughters, Victoria Patterson of Hawaii, Michelle Elder of New Zealand and Jeanine Johnson of Arizona; brothers, Edward Bigham of New Jersey and John Crowson; sisters, Alice Kalinowski of South Carolina, Becky Trascapoulos, Sandy Palmer and Ann Tedesco, all of California; 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his dog, Sadie and cat, Fluff.The family has requested donations be made in his name to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.