Elizabeth S. Wheeler, 89, formally of Torrington, CT passed away peacefully on June 8th at the Summit in Southington where she was a resident for eleven years. A loving wife and mother she was predeceased by her husband David Wheeler with whom she shared a love of music and the arts for many years. Their house was often filled with good food, conversation and fun. She was the daughter of the late Lisle George Spaulding and Mary Nixon Spaulding and was born on February 19, 1923 in St. Johnsbury, VT. Mrs. Wheeler was an avid reader and letter writer. As a young woman, a former Asst. Librarian in Burlington, VT she read on the radio as the "Storybook Lady" for WCAX radio. As an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, Torrington, she was a member of the lay pastoral Care Team and Choir. She loved children and was a strong partner and friend of the Humanities program at Torrington High School, which Mr. Wheeler initiated. Some may best remember Elizabeth enjoying the Pops concert. A talented crafter she knitted cable sweaters with detailed patterns and later wove beautiful wall hangings from a loom lovingly strung by David. She was predeceased by her loving daughter, Becky, and survived and sadly missed by daughter, Katherine Bligh, husband Gil, and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Robert. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, at Hillside Cemetery, 76 Walnut Street, Torrington. Contributions may be made to the Book of Remembrance of Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Prospect Street, Torrington, CT 06790.