Wilma May Pfingsten was born on March 29,1946 in Casper, Wyoming to Carl and Norma Weber. She grew up in Wyoming and moved to Arcata as an adult. Here she met the love of her life Jim Pfingsten, and a short time later they married. They were together for more than 53 years. They had a beautiful family of three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren which they loved with all their hearts.

Wilma spent most of her adult life living among the ancient redwoods in northern California, raising a family and loving her church. She was a longtime member of the Trinity Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school with her best friend for many years, sang in the choir and served food to those in need at the church Pantry Food Bank. Wilma was an animal lover, so she made sure that the Pantry was always stocked with dog food. She also had two dachshunds named Coco and Abbey which were always by her side.

After retiring from Mad River Adult day, Wilma enjoyed a life of traveling and camping with her family. Wilma and her husband Jim spent every summer camping at the R-Ranch with their ranch family, playing card games and living life to the fullest. Wilma never met a stranger that she couldn’t chat with or share her contagious laugh. She was a kind and loving woman who was dearly beloved by everyone. She gave everything to her family, friends and faith. They were the center of her world. 

We would like to thank everyone who cared for and came to visit her in the last few months of her life. We would especially like to thank the staff of Seaview Rehabilitation and Wellness Center for their devoted and loving care of our mother.

You’re welcome to join us for her Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church in Arcata. In lieu of flowers, we request donations to be made to the Trinity Baptist Church Pantry.

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