Elizabeth M. Kleiner

Elizabeth M. (Woodford) Kleiner, age 96, passed away December 13, 2010 at Angel House Nursing Home in Mesa AZ. Mrs. Kleiner had lived in Mesa for the past 18 years, formerly of St. Helen. She was born September 26, 1914 in Rochester MN to Harry and Eva (Wells) Woodford. She married George Kleiner on May 25, 1936. He preceded her in death in 1978. Mrs. Kleiner was employed by the J.L. Hudson Co for 28 years as a bridal consultant. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Cathy Randall of Mesz, AZ and Robert (Deanne) Kleiner of Roscommon, grandchildren, Jeffrey Thompson, Steve Thompson, Kari Kleiner, Kurt Kleiner, Kelly Bowling, Ricky Kleiner, Joe Kleiner, Peggy Kleiner, Michael Kleiner, Glenn Kleiner, Blake Kleiner, Shelly Richardson, Susan Vaillancourt, Matthew, Kleiner, Todd Kleiner, Dana Trudeau, Robert Kleiner Jr. and Becky Gardner. Also surviving are 30 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter Rita McCaffrey, sons; Joseph and Richard, granddaughters; Kristi Kleiner and Nicole Thompson, her son-in-law, Harold Randall and her brothers, Charles and Georgie Woodford. Visitation at St. Helen Catholic Church in St. Helen will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday December 20, 2010 until the Celebration of Life at 12:00 p.m. Sr. Barbara Matievich, O.P. will officiate with burial following at Fairview Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.