1934
Gloria
2019
Gloria D. Read-Wedel
April 23, 1934 — December 18, 2019
Gloria Read-Wedel
Salem - Gloria Darlene (Mentzer) Read-Wedel passed away Dec. 18, 2019 in Salem.
She was born April 23, 1934 to Wayne & Irene Mentzer. She graduated from Salem High School and lived most of her life in Salem and the surrounding area.
She married William Read Sr. in 1952 with whom she had 3 children.
Gloria worked as an operator for the local telephone company, owned a Montgomery Ward franchise in Silverton & operated an in-home senior care facility.
She was a member of Oak Grove Community Church.
Gloria enjoyed playing pinochle, going out to eat (especially Elmer's), traveling, family get-togethers & holidays.
Gloria spent the last 4 years at Avamere Residential Facility where she had recently moved to Assisted Living.
She is survived by her daughters Rilene (Dave) Day, Lauree (William) Pickett, daughter-in-law Beth Read and sister Linda Mentzer, as well as many grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands-Bill Read Sr., Ken Parker, David Roth & Paul Wedel with whom she spent 17 joyous years. Her son, Bill Read Jr., step-daughter Terry Aiken & granddaughter, Jessica Read also preceded her.
A private burial is scheduled.
A memorial service is planned for January 17, 2:00 pm at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gloria's memory may be made to Oak Grove Community Church:
c/o Carol Marx
4150 North Oak Grove Rd.
Rickreall, OR 97371
Salem - Gloria Darlene (Mentzer) Read-Wedel passed away Dec. 18, 2019 in Salem.
She was born April 23, 1934 to Wayne & Irene Mentzer. She graduated from Salem High School and lived most of her life in Salem and the surrounding area.
She married William Read Sr. in 1952 with whom she had 3 children.
Gloria worked as an operator for the local telephone company, owned a Montgomery Ward franchise in Silverton & operated an in-home senior care facility.
She was a member of Oak Grove Community Church.
Gloria enjoyed playing pinochle, going out to eat (especially Elmer's), traveling, family get-togethers & holidays.
Gloria spent the last 4 years at Avamere Residential Facility where she had recently moved to Assisted Living.
She is survived by her daughters Rilene (Dave) Day, Lauree (William) Pickett, daughter-in-law Beth Read and sister Linda Mentzer, as well as many grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands-Bill Read Sr., Ken Parker, David Roth & Paul Wedel with whom she spent 17 joyous years. Her son, Bill Read Jr., step-daughter Terry Aiken & granddaughter, Jessica Read also preceded her.
A private burial is scheduled.
A memorial service is planned for January 17, 2:00 pm at Restlawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Gloria's memory may be made to Oak Grove Community Church:
c/o Carol Marx
4150 North Oak Grove Rd.
Rickreall, OR 97371
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