Audrey Ellen (Bueltel) Spangler |
| Posted 2026-01-04 by mhenderson |
| Published by Yuma Sun on Jan. 4, 2026 - Yuma, Arizona - >> Audrey Ellen Bueltel Spangler << >> 1959 - 2025 << Audrey Spangler passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on November 3, 2025. She was a beloved wife, sister, aunt and step-mom; and also one of the best friends a person could have! Audrey was married for 28 years to John Spangler (Festus). They spent summers in Bemidji, Minnesota, and winters in Yuma, following the sun and warm weather. While in Yuma, Audrey worked for many years at Tour West, she enjoyed the travel and adventures it entailed. She was an encyclopedia of places to go and things to see in Arizona. She always knew the best deals and shared her knowledge happily. In the summers, Audrey (Gypsy) worked at Camp Thunderbird for boys in Bemidji with Katie, her loyal dog, helping homesick Campers settle in. After she retired, Andrey took up the ukulele, joined the "Ukuholics of Yuma" and played and performed in RV parks and festivals. What fun she had traveling to Ukulele festivals! She traveled with friends to Two Harbors, Minnesota, Los Angeles and Memphis, Tennessee for workshops and festivals and really enjoyed it. Audrey loved the Lord and was a great woman of faith. She inspired so many with her courage and positive attitude, never giving up. She will be greatly missed. Audrey is survived by her brother, Steve (Rita) Bueltel; sister, Carol Strege (Gene); step-sons, Bradley Spangler and Jody Spangler; nieces and nephews, in Minnesota and numerous friends in Yuma and Minnesota; as well as her sweet dog Katie-Bug. Her Memorial will be at the Assembly of God, 12831 S. 41st St., Yuma, AZ, in Foothills on January 17th 2026 at 11:00 am. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun |
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