| Shirley Mae Leinen
Born: 31 Aug 1950, Ashton, Osceola, Iowa, United StatesMarriage (1): Bryce Allen Merry on 22 Feb 1969 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United StatesDied: 10 Apr 1998, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United States at age 47   Noted events in her life were: •  Obituary: Arizona Republic, 12 Apr 1998, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United States. Shirley Mae Pierce, 47, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died April 10, 1998. She was born in Sibley, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Johnny W.; daughter, Samantha Eckert; son, Joshua; mother, Edna Leinen; and sister, Bonnie Conrad. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Maryvale Mortuary, 6901 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix, with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass 1 p.m. Tuesday, St. Augustine Catholic Church, 3630 N. 71st Ave., Phoenix.
 
 Shirley married Bryce Allen Merry, son of John Herbert Merry Jr. and Florence Winona West, on 22 Feb 1969 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, United States. (Bryce Allen Merry was born on 30 Jan 1947 in Maine, United States and died on 21 Nov 2018.)   Noted events in their marriage were: •  Newspaper Article: Bangor Daily News, 14 Mar 1969, Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States. PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Bryce A. Merry of Belfast, Maine, exchanged wedding vows with Shirley Leinen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor A. Leinen of Phoenix, Feb. 22, at the Phoenix Wedding Chapel.
 The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. John W. Montayne and John H. Merry Jr. of Belfast, Maine.
 The bride wore a white organdy over white lace gown, Spanish designed.
 The wedding reception followed at the bride's parents' home.
 
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