Shirley Ann (Riggs) Wayda |
| Posted 2017-05-29 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Sunday, May 28, 2017 <<< Shirley Ann Wayda, 80, went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior April 24, 2017 in Lake Havasu City. Born Sept. 21, 1936 in Diamond Grove, Missouri, she was the daughter of Hugh and Hazel (Carrick) Riggs. Shirley was born on what is now known as the George Washington Carver National Monument, a national park. At age 12, she moved with her family to San Diego. At 19, she met the love of her life, John Wayda. They wed May 7, 1956. They were married 61 years and raised three children. The family resided in San Diego until they moved to North Hollywood in 1961. There, John began his 33-year career as a teacher with LA Unified. They moved to Newhall in 1970 and Westlake Village in 1978. Upon John’s retirement in 1994, they relocated to Lake Havasu City. John and Shirley enjoyed many motor home trips and other activities. Singing was a major passion of Shirley’s since she was 8 years old. She was in many choirs, including church choirs, growing up. She was a member of the Sweet Adelines for many years and, finally, belonged to the Colomonde Chorus, a Lake Havasu Women’s Barbershop troupe. She was passionate about her grandchildren, cooking, dancing and socializing. Shirley was blessed with two God- given attributes: a winning smile and perfect pitch. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Hazel Riggs; sisters Joyce and Rosemary; brothers Dean and Bill, as well as her fraternal twin Beverly. She is survived by her husband, John Wayda; son Steve Wayda; daughters Karee Moore and Diane Guevara; brother Tom Riggs; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Wayda family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card to the family, go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze. |
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