Gila County, Az. Wilma June (Gundrum) Wilder  81 passed away, May 14th, 2021 at 7:30am at her home in Globe, AZ. with her three great-granddaughter's by her side.  Wilma was born August 26th, 1939 in Stroh, Ind. to Carl B. and Edith Violet (Wilson) Gundrum. Wilma dropped out of school at a young age to help with the family. Her first job was at a Five & Dime store were she stocked and ran the cash register. That is were she met John (Art) Wilder Sr. They were married May 3rd, 1959. While living in Sturgis, MI. they had three children John Arthur (Barbara Ann) Wilder Jr., Brenda Lea (Roland Lee) Smith, Renea Violet (Pete) Shaffer. They moved to Jackson, MI. shortly after their youngest daughter's birth were they lived on a farm she worked with her family, teaching her children how to care for the farm animals gardening and canning. Wilma worked as a paraprofessional at Ackerson Lake, Elementary School forseveralyears. In November of 1974 while helping watch the children on the playground Wilma was struck by lightning on the right side of her head. After spending over three months in ICU Wilma was able to go home to be with her family.  One year later she had her first of many heart attacks.  Wilma didn't let that stop her from being the wife and mother she was.  Over the years she had more problems with her heart having a pacemaker put in. With all three of her children graduating and having families of their own in 1993 after Art retired they moved to Globe, AZ. to be with and care for Art's father. There she was a volunteer at the Gila Community Food Bank for several years working with Audrey Opitz. Meeting so many people that had became her friends.  Wilma also enjoyed helping her husband Art as he volunteered working with the Gila County Posse and Search and rescue. They worked together for several years as managers of Four Star Mobile Home Park. Before fully retiring to enjoy quality time with their family and friends.  Wilma enjoyed cooking camping and spending time with her family and friends. Wilma is survived by her three children John,  Brenda and Renea their spouses and her grandkids Rebecca (Josh) Eichler, Ashley (Scott) Harris, Britnie (Jr) Shouse, Desiree, Alexis, Chelsey, along with two step grandchildren Lee and Amber. Proceeded in death by her Husband Art, grandson Justin Harland Shaffer, step great-grandson Nickolas Smith. Wilma is survived by two sisters Annie and Mary, several grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces and nephews along with many other family members.

The family was assigned by Bulman Miles Funeral Services Globe. Guest book can be signed at www.BulmanMiles.com