Obituary of Gladys Mabel Webb

Gladys M. Webb, 99, died on the morning of Sunday, February 5, 2017 in her home in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Gladys was born in Wheaton, Illinois to William and Beatrice Jenkins, of Folkstone, Kent, England. In 1934, she graduated from Cass Tech High School in Detroit, Michigan. While going to school, she worked at J.L. Hudson's Department Store. In July 1936, she married her high school sweetheart Harold Webb. The couple spent much of their married life in Detroit and Farmington, Michigan where Gladys was a busy wife, mother of two, and Director of Customer Relations at National Bank of Detroit. In 1971, the couple retired to Lake Havasu City, AZ as pioneers of the newly developing city. After Harold's death, Gladys married Nick Orn in November 1979. In Lake Havasu, Gladys spent over 37 years serving on the Havasu Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, including a year as president of the Auxiliary. She was an active member of the old Community Presbyterian Church and NARFE. Her interests included traveling, stitching, needlepoint, stained glass projects, gardening, and entertaining. She was always game for a trip 'up river' to Laughlin. Those who loved Gladys will remember her beautiful smile, outgoing personality, and her love for her kitty. Her grandchildren fondly remember listening to her tell stories and feeding her 'pet' Road Runners with her. Gladys is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 40 years, Harold; her husband of 12 years, Nick; her infant daughter, Alice; and her sister, Evelyn Crane. She is survived by her two children, William (Ruthann) Webb and Bonnie Webb; two grandchildren, Sarah (Andrew) Workman and Stephen (Gale) Webb; and three great grandchildren, Emily, Katherine, and Alexander. A private memorial service will be held for family members at a later date. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be made to the Webb family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.