Mary Alice QUALE

1934 - 2006  (72 years)

• Name	Mary Alice QUALE
  Birth	11 May 1934	Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
  Gender	Female
  Death	13 Jul 2006	Dallas County, Texas
  	as Mary Alice Ehlers, SSDI has date of death as 14 July
  Notes	Mary Alice Ehlers, age 72, of Dallas, died on Thursday evening, July 13, 2006, at her home. Mary was born in Madison on May 11, 1934, daughter of Olney and Helen Quale. Her childhood in Madison was a simple, joyful life highlighted by adventures with her brother, Paul and sister, Ruth. A National Honor Society graduate of Madison East High School, Mary went on to receive a degree in music, with honors, from the University of Wisconsin in 1955. Married in 1956 to David O. Ehlers, also from Madison, they moved their growing family to South Florida. Mary was an active participant in her six children's lives and continued her church activities as well as a fondness for ballroom dancing. Mary moved her family to Irving, Texas, in 1977 and worked as a medical receptionist for Dr. Georgia Doyle. After retiring from DeVry University in 2001, Mary became very involved in activities at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church of Dallas and traveled often to see her children and grandchildren across the country. She was a beloved sister, mother, wife, aunt and friend who will be greatly missed. Survivors include former father-in-law, S.C. Ehlers of Madison; former husband, David O. Ehlers of Las Vegas, Nev.; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Judith Ehlers of Dansville, Mich.; daughter, Karen Ehlers of Euless, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Deborah Ehlers of Boca Raton, Fla.; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Richard DeYoung of Houston, Texas; son, Scott Ehlers of Dallas, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Russ Ebert of Madison; former sister-in-law, Phyllis Quale of Madison; along with five nieces, four nephews and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olney and Helen Quale; her brother, Paul Quale; her son, Steven Ehlers; and her granddaughter, Nicole Morgan DeYoung. The memorial service was held on Monday, July 17, 2006, at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220-3901, (214) 691-4721. Her ashes will be cast upon various locations throughout the United States during a private family vacation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: The Mary Ehlers Memorial Fund, c/o Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, 9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75220-3901.
  Person ID	I18527	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	22 Apr 2013

  
  

  Father	Olney Alfred QUALE,   b. 1 Dec 1903, Swift County, Minnesota d. 7 Feb 1976, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Helen F BELTER,   b. 17 Jul 1900   d. 24 Jan 1977, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin (Age 76 years)
  Family ID	F13225	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	David O EHLERS
  Marriage	1956
  Divorce	6 Jul 1970	Broward County, Florida
  Family ID	F13446	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	18 Sep 2011

  
  

  Family 2	WADMAN
  Marriage	6 Jun 1972	Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
  Family ID	F13447	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	18 Sep 2011