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Arlene Wiler Memorial Service

6/20/2020

9 Comments

 
​A Celebration of Life
Arlene Marie (Herod) Wiler
June 20, 1946 – June 3, 2020
Click here to follow along on a PDF version of the Order of Worship, or you can use the one provided below.

​Please take time to center yourself for this time of worship, by enjoying the Prelude Memorial Video, put together by Arlene's son, Tim.
Prelude Memorial Video

Gathering in the Light
 
Words of Welcome and Comfort

Opening Prayer
                                                                                          
Words of Remembrance 
  • Storytelling for Grandkids by Arlene Wiler
 
Special Music by Krista Eyler
 
Scripture Readings
  • Mark 10:13-16 (NRSV)
  • Matthew 13:10-17 (CEB)
 
Words of Promise and Hope
 
Song (sing with us!) - "Amazing Grace"
 
Prayer of Commendation
 
Our Lord's Prayer
 
Blessing and Benediction

Postlude by Krista Eyler

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Obituary provided by Amos Funeral Home

​Arlene Marie Wiler (Herod) was born June 20, 1946 to Charles Clay Herod and Juliet Marie Herod (Augustine)  in Kansas City, KS passed away June 3, 2020 in Kansas City, MO at the age of 73. She is survived by her children Anita Wiler and Timothy Gonzalez-Wiler, brother Eugene Herod, grandchildren Adia, Kolya and Quinn Gonzalez-Wiler and Natalie and Sidney Finch, son-in-law Eric Finch, daughter-in-law Isa Gonzalez-Wiler, brother-in-law Randall Wiler, sister-in-law Veronica Wiler, nephews Vincent Herod, Victor Herod and Justin Wiler, niece Tabitha Wiler, and their spouses and children. She was married to Larry Duane Wiler on June 8, 1968 in Kansas City, KS, who preceded her to heaven on August 15, 1981.

She graduated from Argentine High School in 1964 and Emporia State University in 1968 alongside her husband and enjoyed careers as a special education teacher, then as a preschool teacher and secretary at Overland Park Christian Church, where she was an active member and volunteer for nearly 40 years. She returned to her alma mater, graduating in 1996 with a master’s in library science and then worked as a youth librarian in the Johnson County Library system for the latter part of her career.

A life-long animal and book lover with artistic talents, she will be remembered for her pride in family, the many children she inspired, and service to her church.  

ContributionsIn lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Overland Park Christian Church’s food pantry or to Friends of Johnson County Library.

9 Comments
Tim Gonzalez-Wiler
6/20/2020 01:52:16 pm

Thank you, Laura, for leading us in this remembrance of my dear mom's life. And thank you to all who took the time to watch the service and celebrate Arlene Wiler.

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Nina March
6/20/2020 11:47:22 pm

What a beautiful tribute for Arlene! The video also was SO special and well done. Thank you, Tim. ❤️🙏for you and your family.

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Anita Wiler
6/20/2020 02:54:51 pm

It was a beautiful service. Thank you everyone for joining us in remembrance.

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Nina March
6/20/2020 11:52:16 pm

Thank you Anita for communicating SO well these last weeks. I am gorever grateful for the ladt phone conversation I had with Arlene. ❤️🙏for you and your family. The digital service was so honoring. Thanks for all your hard work.

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Vicki Wiler
6/20/2020 03:03:21 pm

Tim and Anita: What a beautiful celebration of your mom’s life. The video tribute, music, and Pastor Laura’s words brought to mind so many special memories and honored her in the way she deserves to be remembered. As always, you’ve made your mom proud! Randy and I love you.

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Vicki Small
6/20/2020 03:05:04 pm

Anita, Tim & OPCC,

Arlene's service was a wonderful celebration of her life. Love & prayers to all of her family and friends.

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Shirley Westhoff Roth ( Ina Herod Westhoff’s daughter)
6/20/2020 03:15:06 pm

Thank you for such a beautiful service.

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Martin Cline
6/20/2020 05:45:24 pm

That was a lovely service. Rest well Arlene.

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Rosalie Olmsted
6/21/2020 09:44:34 pm

A wonderful tribute to Arlene--it brought memories---smiles and tears.
Thank you.

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