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Pam Spitler’s mother, Ardoth Kessler, was born in Michigan USA in 1929. She was a wife and mother to three children and worked many different jobs to help her family. In 1965 she experienced a mother’s worst tragedy when her oldest son, Lugene, made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country during the Vietnam War. Despite this devastating loss Ardoth endured and continued to live her life with kindness and warmth. She moved from Michigan to Arizona where she cared for the elderly as a professional caregiver until she retired.

She was a great mother to her two remaining children and a loving grandmother to her two grandchildren. She loved hearing and reading about all the accomplishments at Spitler School and was so proud of all that the staff and volunteers were able to accomplish. She was a regular donor to the Spitler School Foundation.

Sadly, Ardoth passed away last month on March 26. After her death many of her friends and family made donations totaling over $1,000 to the Spitler School Foundation in her memory.

Danny Spitler’s mother, Nell Rae Spitler, was born in 1923 in the state of Oklahoma USA. Her birthday falls on Mother’s Day this year (May 14) and she will celebrate her 94th birthday. Nell Rae was a dedicated wife and mother to four children.  She was a talented musician and was always expanding her skills and learning. After her children were old enough she returned to college and received her bachelor’s degree. She became a proficient painter, photographer, and lecturer. Her passion was travel, and she visited over 50 countries. She was an adventurist traveler and visited countries like Tibet, Bhutan, New Caledonia, and Cambodia long before they began attracting tourists.

Nell Rae passed along her love of travel and her generous spirit to her children, all of whom are engaged in charitable activities that “give back.” She is very proud of all the accomplishments at Spitler School, and she has been a consistent donor to the Spitler School Foundation.

Please join us in wishing Nell Rae Spitler a Happy Mother’s Day and a very Happy 94th Birthday

Leading up to Mothers’ Day in May we’d like to put our focus on all the Moms who are connected to Spitler School.  Many of our teachers are Moms, and we certainly have Moms and Grandmothers scattered far and wide who help Spitler School through their financial support. Many of our students have amazing Moms. We’d like to recognize a few of the special Moms of Spitler School.

Between now and Mothers’ Day we would also like to invite you to honor a special Mom with a donation to Spitler School. We’d be happy to recognize your special Mom with an acknowledgment on our Facebook Page or newsletter.  Please share the name of the Mom that you are honoring in the comments section of our PayPal donation site, or in a note if you are mailing your donation. THANK YOU.  > Donate Here

Meet Chun Arth:

Chun Arth is very hardworking Spitler School Mom. She is a widow and works as a seamstress to provide food and clothing for five children. Her son, Sokorn Reaksmey, is in Grade 6, and if we raise enough funds he will be one of our graduates receiving a new bike, a new uniform, and school supplies, so he can continue on to middle school.

Chun Arth wants her son to be fluent in English and Khmer so that he can get a good job and help his siblings to stay in school.