Obituary of Mary E Wiland

Mary E. Wiland, 74, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016, in the loving care of Utopia Assisted Living, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She was born March 4, 1941, and was married to Robert E. Wiland on August 15, 1975, in Erie Pennsylvania. Together, they moved their blended family to Lake Havasu City in 1976. Mary worked as a manager, bartender, and haberdasher. She enjoyed playing scrabble and poker. She loved western movies, and John Wayne. Mary was a very caring and giving individual. A testament to her nature was all the friendships she made throughout her life. Mary is survived by her children, Rick Adams (Tracy) of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Jodi Mainville of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Ranee Claxton (Richard) of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Bob Wiland Jr. (Diane) of Lake Havasu City, AZ, and Bill Wiland (Diane) of Miliani, Hawaii; brother, Bill Shaffer of Desert Hills, AZ; grandchildren, Michael Adams of Las Vegas, NV, Christina Quick (Jon) of Lee's Summit MO, Josh Claxton of Phoenix, AZ, Stephanie Robertson (Nolan) of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Bryan Wiland of Bakersfield, CA, Jenna Wiland of Lake Havasu City, AZ and Valerie Wiland of Boulder, CO. Mary is preceded in death by her spouse, Robert E Wiland; parents, Albert R Shaffer, and Mary A Shaffer; and brothers, Charles and John Shaffer. The family requests that memorial donations (in lieu of flowers) be sent to Utopia Assisted Living, 132 Wayfarer Lane, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403, or Hospice of Havasu, 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave. 86403 The family would like to thank Hospice of Havasu, Utopia Assisted Living, Flower's Assisted Living and a special thanks to our angel on earth, Rosie Rubio. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.