Fern Jean Wieland

Fern Jean Wieland (nee Paul), Rio Rancho resident for 30 years, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2014 in her home. She was born on August 24, 1930 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Zelda (Pearce) and Delmar Paul. She grew up in Poplar Bluff, where she attended Poplar Bluff High School. After raising her children in Ypsilanti, Michigan, she graduated from Willow Run High School. She married Stephan A. Bednarski on January 23, 1974 and he passed away on October 6, 1977. Fern moved to Albuquerque in 1980 to be closer to her children. She married Charles J. Wieland on July 5, 1986. Fern and Charles, who was a Pearl Harbor survivor and Korean War veteran, were active in the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association in Albuquerque, as well as avid square dancers. She enjoyed their travels throughout the United States. Fern was an amazing and talented mother. She was always involved in PTA, scouting and any other of her children's activities. She passed her passion for cake decorating, flower arranging, and sewing to her daughter. She made exquisite porcelain dolls and their clothes. She was the proud mother of her son, Don, a United States Marine. Fern is survived by her husband, Charles; son Donald P. Armes of Ypsilanti, Michigan; daughter Jean (Duane, her very best son in law) Schneider of Rio Rancho; granddaughter Christine (Randy) Bostic, and great granddaughter Selina Bostic of Ann Arbor, Michigan. She also leaves very special friends Pat Cline, Beverly Mc Watters, and Cathy and John Trujillo. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Stephen Bednarski and granddaughter Tina Marie Armes. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Mom's many caregivers, especially to the wonderful staff at Garner Chiropractic in Rio Rancho for their compassion and tender care through all these years. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. At Fern's request, no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital in memory of Fern and her granddaughter, Tina. Please visit our online guestbook for Fern at FRENCH - Rio Rancho 1950 Pine Rd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144 (505)338-2000