Garnet C. Nigg

Garnet was born on July 22nd, 1928 to Lyle and Lillian (Richardson) Dobbs in Graceville, MN. She spent her early years with her brothers on their farm. After graduating high school in 1946, Garnet moved to Minneapolis for several years working in a department store.

On February 23rd, 1957, Garnet married Lloyd Nigg in Minneapolis, MN. The couple lived at several different locations around Central MN, while raising their four children. Garnet was a caring mother and homemaker, always putting her family first. The family settled in Alexandria, MN for 25 years until Lloyd retired in 1990. The couple then moved back to Browns Valley, going to Lake Havasu City for the winters.

Garnet especially enjoyed gardening and planting flowers, as well as playing Bridge with her card groups. She also kept busy as an active member of their church. Garnet was often crocheting, crafting or doing word puzzles and never turned down an opportunity to go shopping or have some chocolate. Garnet was a sassy and sweet soul who will be missed by all. Particularly by her family whom she loved spending time with.

Garnet is survived by her "Lloydie Boy", husband Lloyd Nigg; her "Honeys", children James/Reg (Mary) Nigg of Howard Lake, MN; Karen (Bill) Muzik [grandchildren: Lynn (Lindsay) and Kayla (Patrick)] of Alexandria, MN; Lee (Theresa) Nigg [grandchildren: Ashley, Lauren and Landen] of Lake Havasu City, AZ; and Rob Nigg (Heidi) of Canada; and brother Dean (Marge) Dobbs of Oregon. Garnet also had many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Garnet was preceded in death by her parents; brother Donald; and many other relatives.

Garnet has now joined her Heavenly family and we will celebrate her life with the optimism she shared.

A Memorial Service for Garnet was held at the United Methodist Presbyterian Church in Browns Valley, MN on May 26th at 11:00 am with a visitation one hour prior to the service.