Mary A. (Ebbinghaus) Childers |
| Posted 2016-11-09 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on October 11, 2016 <<< >>> April 6, 1935 - September 27, 2016 <<< Mary was a loving mother, devoted wife to Wayne Tully (1954-1983) and Ross Childers (1985-2010) and a dedicated homemaker. She was born in Sleepy Eye, Minn. and spent most of her childhood living in Mendota, Ill., where she graduated from Mendota High School. She attended college at Indiana University. Later in life, she attended San Bernardino Valley College, where she earned an Associate's Degree. She worked as an election worker in several elections for the County of San Bernardino. Mary was involved in the PTA, the Teacher's Wives Club, Bridge Club and the Tachikawa, Japan Sister City Program. In her senior years, she was involved in the Arizona Good Sam Club of America and a Red Hat Ladies Group. Mary's hobbies include cake decorating, world travel with her mother and aunt, camping, boating, water skiing, RVing and her greatest passion, reading. She has lived in Japan, Indiana, California and her final place of residence, Lake Havasu City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold anf Ruth Ebbinghaus, brother William Ebbinghaus, husbands Wayne Tully and Ross Childers, son David Tully and grandson Brian Tully. Mary is survived by her three children: Kevin Tully, Mark Tully and Bonnie Johnson. Also, her step-children: Ray Childers, Jan Burton and Amy Childers, as well as, several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Amemorial service is at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2170 Havasupai Blvd., Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Arizona Humane Society, 1100 Empire Dr., Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86404. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.lakehavasumortuary.com. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory, veteran and family-owned. |
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