Melitta \u0027\u0027Lila\u0027\u0027 Niederer was born in Germany on May 31, 1939. She passed away on April 8. She leaves behind her husband of 43 years, Joe and and their three sons, Bill, Peter and Ron. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enriched the lives of those who knew her. She will be dearly missed and will live forever in all our hearts. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. Westcott Funeral Home of Cottonwood assisted the family with these arrangements.