Maureen Wheeler

Maureen Wheeler Obituary

Maureen Paul Wheeler In Loving Memory 1946 ~ 2009 Maureen Paul Wheeler returned to her Heavenly Father June 1, 2009, after a courageous battle with stage four breast cancer. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 17, 1946 to Robert Arthur Paul and Leah Foulger Paul. Maureen married Lawrence Arthur Wheeler on September 25, 1969 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. As a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served valiantly until her illness. She felt inspired to give a Journal of Hope to all those she knew, who were struggling with cancer. She knew that writing would help to comfort and heal them. Maureen always considered her children to be her greatest love and accomplishment. Her love and devotion to her family, children and grandchildren was most important to her, and was concerned with their every need. Her family was her joy in life, and she was so proud of each one of them. She loved card-making and giving gifts to help others feel bettershe was very understanding and compassionate. She liked to sew, making quilts and pillows. Maureen liked to read and write, and cherished her family pictures. Since 1965, she worked as a beautician, always doing family haircuts and perms. Maureen especially loved Christmas and giving to those close to her. Her husband, children and family were strong, loving and always stood by her. Maureen was blessed with many miracles during her life and illness, which her family was so thankful for. Maureen is survived by: husband, Larry, Salt Lake City; children, Marc (Harmonie), John (Kendra), and Leslie (Joe) McPhail, all of Salt Lake City, Utah. Maureen was blessed with seven beautiful grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers, Steve (Janet), Warren, Allan (Lois), and Victor (Wanda). Her loving family will forever be close to her heart. Funeral services will be held on June 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Redwood Memorial Chapel, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send a small donation to the American Cancer Society, to help find a cure. Thanks to all who cared and prayed for Maureen, Larry and children, for always believing and never giving up. Thanks to Y-Me National Breast Cancer Hotline for their kindness and support 24/7. To Dr. Harker and Staff and Dr. Thomson and staffThanks a million for your excellent care.