Audrey M. Weidler, 97, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ.
Audrey was born April 4, 1923 in Dyer, IN to Frank and Ethel Scheid. The family moved to Arizona in 1927. Audrey attended schools in Tucson and Phoenix and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1940.
Shortly after graduation, Audrey worked as a cashier for the historic Fox Theater in downtown Phoenix, where she met her husband, Charles Weidler. Charles and Audrey married in 1942 and celebrated 76 years together before Charles’ passing in 2019.
Audrey and Charles worked together in the family business at Cooper Weidler Acceptance. In addition to a successful business career, Audrey was active in St. Gregory and Blessed Sacrament Parishes. While raising her young family, she was a member of St. Gregory’s Women’s Club, the Sodality of Mary and the Girl Scouts of America.
Throughout their lives, Audrey and Charles enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and watching baseball games.
Audrey was preceded in death by her husband Charles, son Kenneth, granddaughter Erin and Grandson Kevin. She is survived by her children, Penny Cahill, Barbara Grinstead, Gerry Smith (Dave) and Donald Weidler. Audrey is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, funeral services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of the Valley and North Scottsdale Estate for their loving care provided to our Mother over the past year.
Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Pat and Romain Voeller
I’m so sorry to hear of Audrey’s passing. She was a lovely lady, whom I had the privilege to know and to volunteer with. We have missed seeing Charlie and Audrey in the front pew at Blessed Sacrament Church 7:00 am Mass. They were always an inspiration. You will be missed.
Dr Jim Meador
Please know that I share your loss. Your parents were wonderful people and I enjoyed having them as patients and friends. They also raised some amazing kids, and I have enjoyed knowing you all. You took such good loving care of them.
I will miss them too.
Cheryl Faulkner Sucato
Ii was so sad to read of Audrey’s passing. I’m happy that I was able to have a short visit with her a few years back when you were all in town. I’ve let Sydney know as well. I’m happy that she is in Heaven with our Lord and reunited with Charles and Kenneth. God bless you all.
Kristina Engelbert
Please accept my condolences for your families. Audrey was an uplifting generous person and I am grateful that I had the opportunity to play bridge with her “ladies bridge group”. I will always remember the story of how she received her “apple” china. Her face lit up as she told the story over lunch before the group played. How wonderful that she got such joy out of a wedding gift after 76 years of marriage. Praying for your family.
Mike Otter
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I am so fortunate to have known her and what a lovely person she is. Your whole family was so lucky to have had such great parents. I will say a prayer for you guys and your parents. I was still afraid of your dad.
Steven Raths
Our deepest sympathies from the Raths family. Our time together at St. Gregory’s were unique in this great big world! Audrey’s participation in the St. Greg’s Woman’s Club and other organizations were a driving force in building a wonderful faith community in the SG neighborhood . Thanks Audrey, and Rest in Peace.
Betsey Bayless
Dear Penny,
I was so sorry to see that you lost your dear mother. May she rest in peace.
Betsey Bayless
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