LEIFER, Shirley Ann

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Thursday, December 28, 2017 <<< Shirley Ann Leifer (nee Kubow), 93, went to her heavenly home Dec. 21, 2017. She was born May 28, 1924 in Watertown, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Helen Kubow. Shirley was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She married the love of her life, Donald Leifer on July 13, 1946. Their marriage was a true love story for 53 years. Shirley was employed by Harley Davidson and Shuster’s Department Store, but her true passion was being a devoted wife and loving mother. Her main wish was the happiness of her family. In 1986, Don and Shirley moved to Lake Havasu City to enjoy retirement together. Shirley loved playing cards, especially Pinochle, with her dear friends at rotating homes, the Eagles, and the Senior Center. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Leifer, and siblings Beverly Chapman and Marion Kubow. She is survived by her children Diane (Jeffrey) Pfeifer of Lenexa, Kansas, JoAnne (Michael) Kupfer, of Havasu, and Donald (Debbie) Leifer of Edmund, Oklahoma. She also is survived by six grandchildren, Jeff (Laura) Pfeifer, Amy (Chris) Sheridan, Kari (Karl) Thompson, Kimberly (Jacob) Gregory, Zachary Leifer, and Zoey Leifer, and 12 great- grandchildren. Shirley’s funeral service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2170 Havasupai Blvd. There is a reception immediately following in the church cafe. A graveside service is 3 p.m. at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens, 1698 Deer Run Dr. in Havasu. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card to the family, go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.