HALE, Claudia Lee

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona January 22, 2010 Claudia Lee Hale (Saffell) went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. Claudia was born April 7, 1933, to Allie Alan and Claud G. Saffell in Roy, N.M., and shortly after moved to Arizona. Claudia had seven children and dedicated her life to loving and cherishing each and every one of them. She always had a way of making everyone feel special and loved. "We will forever be blessed for knowing her, loving her, and having her in our lives. She will remain the light of her children's lives, and may God appreciate her in heaven as much as we have on earth as we remember her as the mother, grandmother, and friend of a lifetime." Claudia is survived by her children Alan Hale, Brenda Langley, Micheal Hale, Cindie Blume, Donna McCarthy, and Melanie Hale; 14 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her mother Allie Alan; father Claud G. Saffell; daughter Nancy Hale and her sister Francia Turner, all of who she missed deeply. Funeral services will be privately discussed among family. For questions, call (928) 368-0605. Arrangements were handled by Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor. To send private condolenses visit Silvercreekmortuary.net