Mary Louise Wheeler was born February 24th, 1936 in Canute, Oklahoma to Catherine Elizabeth "Katie" (Grossman) and Anthony Henry "Tony" Spieker. She passed away in Elk City, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 26 days.
Mary grew up in Canute, Oklahoma and attended Holy Family School graduating in 1954. After graduation she was married to Jim Haden later that same year on November 13th. Being the wife of a service man, they moved to many different places including Utah, Arkansas, South Carolina, Texas and even overseas in Germany. After Jim's discharge from the military, they made their home in Dill City, Oklahoma. In 1976, Mary owned and operated Haden's Floral and Gift shop in Elk City for a number of years and also owned the franchise for Danahoo's Golden Chicken. She was also employed at Braum's and Elk City Floral and Gifts. She was later married to Richard Wheeler on June 6, 1985 in Elk City, Oklahoma where they continued to make their home. Mary also enjoyed collecting dolls and jewelry, drawing, gardening and decorating for the Christmas holiday.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Patrick Haden; sisters, Carrola Walters, Lyola Steffes; brother, Daniel Spieker; sister-in-law, Lauralee Spieker.
Mary is survived by her husband, Richard, of the home; 4 children, Debbie Brown, Elk City, OK, Toni Falen and husband, Doug, Elk City, OK, Guy Haden and wife, Deborah, Ruidoso, NM and Jimmy Haden and wife, Suzie, Abilene, TX; 9 grandchildren, Kendall Brown Webb, Michael Falen, Misty Falen Roberts, Tori Falen, Steven Haden, Alyssa Haden, Chyenne Haden, Crissy Haden Rozeboom and Lexi Haden; 16 great grandchildren; sister, Viola McAdams; brother, Hugo Spieker; sister in law, Susan Spieker; the father of her children, Jim Haden and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Chris Whinery and the staff of Affordable Cremation Service-West. Condolences can be made online at www.classicfunerals.com