Liz was born on April 6, 1936 to Elizabeth and Stanly Dulkoski in Harrison County, Ohio. She was the only girl, with 3 brothers and spent her early childhood working on their farm. They raised chickens, a cow, and cash crops. These cash crops were sold for additional income, along the side of the road, in front of her house.
Strip coal mining was the only industry in the area and provided the most employment for the majority of the men in the area including her father and older brothers. The turmoil in the mining industry had a tremendous impact on the local work force. Constant layoffs and upheavals in the industry took a toll on the area families. This situation justified the need for Liz to be on the road, in front of their house, selling the family’s cash crops.
The closest town, Adena, was about 3 miles away and was where Liz took the long walk every day to the elementary school. She attended Saint Casmir Catholic Church where she was later married.
Liz attended Cadiz High School. She was very active in the Cheer Leader Squad and played her sax in the band. The band played at all the school functions and ended up organizing a small dance band. She really enjoyed playing in the small dance band at the local teen club on Friday nights.
After graduating from high school in 1954, Liz relocated and was employed by a medical facility in Columbus, Ohio. She married her blind date, Air Force Pilot, Lt. Dick Weigman, raised a beautiful family of 3 children, Kristine, Rick, and Steve, all born in Columbus, Ohio.
An Air Force family is always subjected to unexpected and frequent relocating. Liz endured these disruptions and sacrifices like a good trooper. As a squadron commander’s wife she was responsible for representing the local Air Force Base, while simultaneously serving as the President of the Air Force Base Officer’s Wives Club. She also served on the Governing Board of the Base Thrift Shop.
After her husband’s retirement from the Air Force, Liz and 2 other women founded a food broker organization. It developed into a growing business. However, Liz had to retire from the company upon her departure to Atwater, California.
In Atwater, Liz finally was able to take quilting classes at the local community college where she became proficient and talented quilter. Her work was highly praised and recognized by her husband, family and fellow friends.
Liz loved Christmas. The house was always decorated with her beloved Hallmark ornaments, miniature and large Christmas trees. Every knick and cranny of the house sported a dazzling display of Christmas decorations. The home radiated a festive and cozy atmosphere.
Liz is survived by her beloved husband, Dick, 64 years of marriage, daughter Kristine Stewart of Austin, Texas, and sons, Rick Weigman, Omaha Nebraska, and Steve Weigman, McKinney, Texas. Liz has 4 grandchildren, AJ, Levi, Natalie and Ethan with 10 great grandchildren. Their 65th anniversary would have been September 7, 2022.
Liz had a joy of life and lived each day to its fullest. May she rest in peace.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. The service will also be live streamed at TJMfuneral.com on Liz's obituary page by clicking on the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/elizabeth-ann-weigman. Family and friends are invited to the funeral home at their convenience on Friday, September 2, 2022 to pay their respects and to sign the register book.