Mary Ella Wales died December 23, 2017 in Vernal, Utah near her daughter. She was born February 10, 1924 in Grand Junction, CO to Carl & Nellie Haggerty Shiver. She married her sweetheart Albert. Mary live most all her life in Grand Junction, She always had her dogs, which she loved vern much. she enjoyed Fishing, camping, and the out doors. Survived by her children; Ruth Slaugheahoupt of Grand Junction, Carl Wales of Dayton Nevada, Cookie Cargile of Vernal, Utah. Mary was preceded in death by husband Bert, brother, Carl Shriver, sister Alma Wheatley. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Grand Junction Memorial Gardens (2970 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO). Arrangements and care are under the direction of the Blackburn and Sons Vernal Mortuary. www.blackburnvernalmortuary.com