MUELLER, Mary Gene

The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona, Friday, May 29, 2015 Mary “Redewill” Gene Mueller December 7, 1923 - May 18, 2015 Mary Gene Redewill Mueller passed away peacefully on May 18, 2015 surrounded by family. She was born to Eugene and Mary Redewill, of the Redewill Music Company on Dec. 7, 1923. She grew up in Phoenix, attending Phoenix Union High and then the University of Arizona where she pledged to Alpha Phi Sorority. On Aug. 8, 1942 she married Capt. Laurin “Monty” Mueller from Laurin, Mont. They returned to Phoenix following the war and lived in Phoenix and Payson until Laurin preceded her in death after 67 years of marriage. Mary Gene was the epitome of patience and generosity, raising 13 children and welcoming into the home, friends and extended family as well as 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is survived by 12 of her children, including: Sharon Mueller, Cheryl Mueller Jacobson (Eric), Bea Mueller (Tom), Michelle Mueller Mason, John Mueller, Mike Mueller, Felice Mueller, Suzy Mueller Stone, Robin Mueller Morris (Buddy), Carmel Mueller Grove (Brian), Debbie Mueller (Rod) and Denise Mueller (Steve). As the children finished school she returned to her education and earned an RN degree. Throughout her life, Mary Gene loved travel, art, golfing, movies, musicals, hospital volunteer work and especially family and pets, including her Yorkie, “Zippy.” Services will be held at Mountain Bible Church, 302 E. Rancho Rd., Payson, on Saturday, May 30 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Humane Society or your favorite pet shelter. “Zippy” would appreciate it!