In Memory
"Memory is a form of immortality.
Those you remember never die.
They continue to walk and talk with you;
their influence is with you always"
May we keep our classmates and teachers in our hearts
so they may live on through each of us.
Published in San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times January 22, 2012
San Jose, California
Born Sept. 20th 1949 in Des Moines, IA; passed away
Thursday, January 19th 2012 due to complications from a 2-year battle with cancer.
Joyce was a loving mother of two and a caring friend to many.
A talented singer with a vibrant soprano voice, she performed in
several productions with West Valley Light Opera and several other
area choirs. Her stunning wit, quick sense of humor and energetic smile
endeared her to everyone she met. Well organized with a steadfast work
ethic, Joyce will be greatly missed by her co-workers at the
Campbell Union School District.
Joyce is predeceased by her Mother and Father, Mildred and Nathan
Bernstein, and is survived by her children (with Marc Barman) Julie and Daniel,
her brother Edward (Madelyn) Bernstein, her significant other Robert O'Hagan
and his children Greg and Traci.
Funeral services . . . held on Monday, January the 23rd, 1:00pm at
Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Rd., in Saratoga.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations to fight lung cancer be made
to the American Cancer Society.
Published in the Des Moines Register June 5, 2011
Berkeley, California
Jeffrey Arthur Fox, a long-time resident of Berkeley, California,
died peacefully at his home on May 4 of sudden cardiac arrest.
He was recovering from a recent hospitalization for heart failure.
Born in Des Moines, Iowa to the late Wayne and Joyce Fox,
Jeff was raised in the Des Moines area with his brother and two sisters.
He graduated from Valley High School (Class of 1967).
A powerful and persuasive speaker and as president of the Debate Club,
he lead the Valley High debate team in many championship victories.
He attended Southern Methodist University and the University of Iowa.
After college, he moved to Northern California to pursue a career in the computer industry.
Back in the 1970's, Jeff believed that FORTH was a great computer language.
Active in the Forth Interest Group and FORML conferences, he often taped their proceedings
and was a frequent critic of the comp.lang.forth newsgroup.
His company website, www.ultraTechnology.com, documents many of his visions,
studies and achievements during his long computer career.
In the 1990's, he worked with Chuck Moore designing Forth computer chips
and some of these chips were used by telecommunication and Internet companies.
Jeff commissioned Chuck Moore to support parallel computing by designing the F2l chip.
Most recently, Jeff supported IntellaSys and GreenArrays in making multicomputer chips.
As a practitioner of the martial art aikido, Jeff achieved the rank of 5th degree black belt.
He taught an aikido children's class in Berkeley on Saturday mornings for many years.
He relished teaching children aikido techniques and monitoring their progress.
He was passionate about soaring over the landscape of California in his Stemme sailplane.
He enjoyed motoring in his Lotus motorcars (of which he had owned four).
He collected an extensive library of movies and vintage television shows.
Jeff's brilliance and irrepressible sense of humor made him excellent company
and his friendship was highly prized.
One always learned something interesting when visiting with Jeff.
Jeff is survived by his brother, Craig Fox of Des Moines, Iowa;
his two sisters, Sheila Fox and Melanie Fox of Honolulu, Hawaii;
his brother-in-law, Frank Poveromo of Honolulu, Hawaii;
nieces, Melissa and Megan Manfredonia and nephew, Taylor O'Connor;
his ex-wife, Jane Fox of Berkeley, California;
his uncle, Ed Fox and aunt, Bobby Fox of Northfield, Minnesota;
his step-brothers, David Newell of Dallas, Texas and Bruce Newell of Conway, South Carolina;
his step-sister, Kristen Putnam of Omaha, Nebraska.
As per Jeff's wishes, no memorial services were held.
Donations in his honor may be made to the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society,
Attn: Development Department, 2700 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710.
Jeff was a great lover of cats. He often referred to his cats as his four-legged children.
His favorite cat Buffy preceded him in death in 2010.
May Jeff and Buffy rest in peace together in the palm of God's hand.
Published in the Star-Tribune April 1, 2011
Minneapolis
Norman, Kenneth S., 61, died March 28, 2011 while on vacation.
Funeral services, 11 a.m., Monday, April 4, 2011 at
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 924 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, Iowa.
Burial will follow in Jewish Glendale Cemetery.
A creative spirit, Kenny found joy in all aspects of life.
His intense love will be sorely missed by his beloved
friends and family. Survivors include his mother, Ethel Norman;
sisters, Leslie Norman, Lisa Norman and Nevin Berger;
niece and nephews.
Published in the Des Moines Register February 18, 2011
West Des Moines
Timothy Neuman, 62, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011
at his home surrounded by his family and friends.
Memorial services . . . held 1 p.m. Saturday, February 19, at McLaren's Chapel,
[801 - 19th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa].
Tim . . . cremated and his cremated remains will be scattered
at his farm in Albany, Missouri.
Tim was born August 17, 1948 in Des Moines, the son of Richard and
Virginia Neuman. He was a 1967 graduate of Valley High School and a
lifelong resident of West Des Moines. He served in the U.S. Army during the
Vietnam War and then in the Navy on the U.S.S. San Jose. Tim retired from the
Bulk Mail Center in Urbandale where he served as the Union Steward.
He was a member of V.F.W. Post #8879 in Valley Junction.
Tim was an avid outdoorsman and he loved sports.
Tim is survived by his wife, Karen; brother, Tom (Debbie) Neuman of Des Moines;
son, David (Valerie) Armington of Centerville, IA;
daughter, Kimberly Armington of Des Moines;
mother-in-law, Vesta Loy of Des Moines; seven grandchildren;
one great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Richard Neuman, Jr.
Visitation . . . 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 18 at McLaren's Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Central Iowa.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Central Iowa,
especially Kathy and her staff.
Published in the Des Moines Register February 5, 2011
Des Moines
Donald Schlemmer died Thursday February 3, 2011 of non-Hodgkins
Lymphoma at the VA Community Living Center in Des Moines. He was 62.
Don was born on December 18, 1948 in Council Bluffs, IA and moved to
West Des Moines in 1960. He graduated from Valley High School in 1967.
After attending Iowa State University for a semester, he enlisted in the
United States Navy where he served on the USNS Taluga during operations
in the off-shore waters during the Vietnam War until his discharge in 1974.
He then returned to Iowa State where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology. Don worked for the Iowa Conservation
Commission from 1978 until 1980 when he began his employment with Equitable of Iowa
starting as a Computer Operator trainee and eventually advancing to the
Data Processing Assistant in charge of day shift computer operations.
When Equitable was sold to ING, Don took early retirement.
In 2003, he began working at Sticks where he remained until
going out on long term disability in 2008.
Don loved woodworking, fishing, the Cubs and the outdoors.
He was a member of the Woodworkers' Guild of America.
He was a talented, gentle, brave and generous person
who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his mother, Joann Schlemmer of West Des Moines, IA;
brother, Dave (Anne-Marie) of Orlando, FL;
sisters, Nancy (Bob) Goldhammer of Clive, IA
and Debby (Frank) Gresh of Edmond, OK;
nieces Emily Gresh of Edmond, OK
and Leigha (Steve) Bitz of Morganton, NC;
nephews; Mike Schlemmer of Apopka, FL,
Mark Goldhammer of Goodfellow AFB, TX,
Dan (Andrea) Goldhammer of West Des Moines, IA,
Matt (Melody) Goldhammer of Corryton, TN
and Ryan (Rachelle) Goldhammer of Pinellas Park, FL
and many great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Jack Schlemmer of West Des Moines, IA
and his niece Elizabeth Schlemmer of Bloomington, IL.
The family would like to thank all of the medical and support personnel at the VA facilities
in Des Moines, Marshalltown and Knoxville for their wonderful care of Don.
Funeral services were Saturday, February 12 at
WDM Christian Church, 4501 George Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, where Don was a member..
Burial was on Monday, February 14 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, IA.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to West Des Moines
Christian Church or the VA Palliative Care program.
Published in the Des Moines Register February 24, 2010
Clive
Dale Roberts, 60, died Friday, February 19, 2010
at Methodist West Hospital.
Funeral services were Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 1 p.m.
at Point of Grace Church, 305 NE Dartmoor Dr., Waukee, IA,
with burial following at the Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Dale was born March 3, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa.
He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines.
Dale later graduated from Dakota State University (formerly General Beatle)
in Madison, South Dakota.
He is survived by his children,
Nathan (Kathy) Roberts, Nicole Dailey and Amanda (Mike Bos) Roberts;
grandchildren, Tom and Zachary Roberts;
mother, Beverly Roberts; sister, Jacque (Gene) Fuller;
and brothers, Ted (Suzanne) Roberts, and Dan (Jane) Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Roberts.
Published in the Des Moines Register December 7, 2008
WILLIAM JAMES ANWYL
West Des Moines
William James Anwyl, 59, passed away on
Friday, December 05, 2008
at the VA Medical Center in Knoxville, Iowa.
He was the son of Lyle & Irene Anwyl.
A service in his honor was held on
Monday, December 8, 2008 at 1 p.m.
at the Merle Hay Funeral Home in Des Moines.
Memorials may be directed to the
Shriner's Childrens Hospital of your choice.
Published in the Des Moines Register September 24, 2008
Dr. Charles C. Joss
Sioux Rapids
Dr. Charles C. Joss of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died
at 10:08 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2008.
Death was of natural causes.
Dr. Joss was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 13, 1921.
He attended McKinley High School and graduated from Coe College
in March 1943. Following college graduation he attended the
Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia and was commissioned a
2nd Lt. He transferred to the Army Air Force and was assigned
as a pilot to the 14th Air Force in the China-Burma-India Theater.
He was awarded the Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross and the
Chinese Breast Order. He retired from the Iowa National Guard in 1974
with the rank of Lt. Colonel.
He was united in marriage with Meta E. Pensel of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri on November 10, 1944.
From this union were born three children, David, Barbara and Susan.
Dr. Joss served the public schools of Iowa for 38 years,
1946-1984, as teacher, coach, principal and superintendent.
His career in education included service in the communities of
Anamosa, Olewein, Fairfield, West Des Moines, Calmar- Dubuque
and Sioux Rapids. His Ph.D. was earned at the University of Iowa in 1969.
He served as President of Iowa Secondary Principals in 1962-1963
and was a member of the Iowa State Education, the National Education Assn.
and the Walt Whitman Club. His hobbies included gardening, fishing,
boating, flying, motorcycling and snowmobiling.
He is survived by his wife, Meta of Sioux Rapids, son, David
of Monument, Colorado, daughter, Susan Joss of Lakeport, California
and three grandsons: Matthew, Patrick and Joe. He was preceded
in death by parents, Fred and Clara Joss,
daughter, Barbara Will of Oklahoma City,
brother, Fred Joss of Las Vegas
and sister, Freda Hoskins of Las Vegas, Nevada.
The body was cremated and a Memorial Service
held September 18 in Sioux Rapids.
BARB JOSS
Published in The Oklahoman September 5, 2008
Oklahoma City
Barbara Ann Will, age 59, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away
on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. She was born on March 15, 1949,
in Anamosa, Iowa, to Dr. Charles and Meta Joss. She has lived in
Oklahoma City since 1983. She had three children, Matthew, Patrick,
and Joseph. She has a granddaughter, Madelyn.
She grew up in Iowa and graduated from West Des Moines High School.
Barbara completed her Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Iowa State University,
completed additional continuing education at University of Central Oklahoma
and most recently obtained a second Master's Degree at Southern Nazarene University in 1998.
Barbara worked for the Mid-Del School District as a Special Education Teacher
at several schools since 1988 and most recently at Traub Elementary.
She had a passion for the students she taught and assisted in Special Olympics in the past.
Barbara enjoyed reading, developing curriculum for her students,
and had great fun with anything humorous. Her greatest job and proudest moments
centered around her three sons. Barbara also had a great love for dogs.
She is survived by her parents, Dr. Charles and Meta Joss of Sioux Rapids, IA
brother, David Joss of Monument, CO sister, Susan Joss of Lakeport, CA
sons and daughters-in-law, Matthew and Yumari Will of Edmond, Patrick and Dawn Will of Edmond,
and Joseph Will of Oklahoma City and granddaughter, Madelyn Will of Oklahoma City.
She had many great friends and co-workers from Oklahoma City to the state of Iowa.
''We love you Mom and will miss you very much!''
Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the:
Barbara Will Memorial Fund, c/o Traub Elementary, 6500 SE 15 Street, Midwest City, OK 73110.
This fund is established to provide school necessities
ranging from supplies to meal assistance for students of the elementary.
A celebration of her life was held on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 11:00 AM,
at St. Lukes United Methodist Church
in the Watchorn Chapel, 222 NW 15 Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103.
Published in the Des Moines Register May 27, 2008
LINDA GRANDQUIST WERMERSEN
West Des Moines
On Saturday, May 24, the rain halted and the clouds separated to welcome their newest angel.
Linda Wermersen, 59, died peacefully after her 2-year battle with breast cancer.
Although Linda was taken too soon, her life was filled with joy.
Some of her passions were decorating, gardening, and racquetball.
But one of her greatest joys were her years as "Nana".
She spent her life reaching out, collecting special people and pulling them close.
Her contagious smile, red hair and fiery spirit will be missed by many.
She is survived by her husband Gary of 39 years;
daughters, Tiffany Blazenko (Steve), Tricia White (Dan), Tamme Wermersen;
her five grandchildren, Ellen, Samuel and Will Blazenko and Jacqueline and Joseph White;
her parents, John and Harriett Grandquist;
three brothers, Ted (Theresa) Grandquist, Jeff Grandquist, Jim (Sue) Grandquist;
eight nieces and nephews, along with countless good friends and extended family.
Her family received friends at McLaren's Funeral Home in West Des Moines
from 5 to 8 pm on Wednesday. A special celebration of her life with personal stories
was at 7:00. Services were Thursday, May 29 at 10:30 am
at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in West Des Moines.
Contributions may be made to the Linda Wermersen Memorial Fund,
c/o T. White, 7854 Dakota Circ, WDM, IA 50266.
published in the Des Moines Register on April 19, 2007
ANNE M. JUNEAU
4/19/2007 - Des Moines
Anne M. Juneau, 57, of Des Moines died Wednesday, April 18, 2007
after battling an aggressive form of cancer for eleven months.
Funeral services . . . at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Burial . . . at Glendale Cemetery.
Anne was born in Des Moines. She worked for several years
at the Des Moines Post Office and most recently greatly enjoyed teaching
for Des Moines Area Community College. She was very active in theater.
She had been stage manager for the Des Moines Playhouse and The Drama Workshop.
Since the early years of StageWest she participated in many areas including
Stage Manager, Production Coordinator and President of the Board of Directors.
Anne is survived by two brothers, Thomas (Mary) Juneau of Des Moines and
Philip S. Juneau of Hastings, MN; two nephews, Tom Jr. and James Juneau;
uncle, Phil (Dolly) Seeling of Colorado; cousins, friends
and two special friends, Gabrielle and Alexandria Anne.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Gloria Juneau.
published in the Des Moines Register on March 26, 2007
LYLE G. ANWYL
3/24/2007 - West Des Moines
Lyle G. Anwyl, 95, passed away in his sleep March 24, 2007,
with his son, Bill; granddaughter, Shalom, Randy Rogers and friends by his side.
Lyle was born September 2, 1911, in Crawfordsville, Iowa to
William and Ollie Anwyl. He started his teaching career
in Mediapolis and retired from Valley High School.
Lyle was a member of the First United Methodist Church,
Acanthus Masonic Lodge, Des Moines Consistory, ZA-GA-ZIG Shrine,
High 12, ISEA,NDA, enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing bridge,
and was a fanatic Iowa Hawkeye Fan. He served in the US Army
during WWII, with counter intelligence. Lyle is survived by
his son, Bill Anwyl of West Des Moines and
Granddaughter, Shalom Anwyl of Las Vegas, NV
Lyle was preceded in death by
his Loving wife, Irene and daughter, Jan Anwyl.
Funeral Services . . . held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2007,
at the First United Methodist Church.
Visitation . . . Monday March 26, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Merle Hay Funeral Home with Masonic Services at 7 p.m.
. . . memorial can be made to, Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital
or First United Methodist Church
STEPHEN F. WOODCOCK
1/12/2007 - West Des Moines
published in the Des Moines Register on January 16, 2007
Stephen F. Woodcock, 57, died Friday, January 12, 2007.
Memorial services . . . 11 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2007
at Central Presbyterian Church, 3829 Grand Ave, Des Moines with a luncheon . . ..
Stephen was born on May 27, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN
the son of Frederick and Sally (Sowle) Woodcock.
He was employed by Citi Mortgage.
Survivors include his mother Sally Woodcock of West Des Moines,
brother Thomas Woodcock of Chicago, Illinois,
sister Mary Hiel of Minneapolis, MN and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the Churches United Shelter for the homeless.
RALPH R. BAUGE
12/19/2006 - Des Moines
published in the Des Moines Register on December 21, 2006
Ralph R. Bauge, 58 died Tuesday, December 19, 2006
at his home. Ralph was born October 2, 1948 in Des Moines.
He served his country with the US Army during Viet Nam.
He worked for seven years at the Windsor Heights Walmart Mart. He enjoyed NASCAR.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Paulette of Des Moines;
his brother, Harry of Texas; his sisters, Lila of CA,
Ellen of Des Moines; his mother, Martha of Des Moines
and numerous extended family.
In celebration of his life, Ralph's family . . . friends
from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, December 21 at Groucho's Lounge,
2761 86th Street, Urbandale. Ralph wants his friends to be
happy and have a drink for him.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ralph's family.
HARRY CHARLES SIMON
8/5/2006 - West Des Moines
Published on August 7, 2006. Harry Charles Simon, 57,
passed away suddenly at home, Saturday, August 5, 2006.
Funeral Services . . . held 1 p.m., Monday at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
Burial . . . at Jewish Glendale Cemetery.
Harry was born in Des Moines, Iowa to
David and Ruth (Steinway) Simon. He was a
graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison
and the Owner of Simon Auto Service ,Tire and Cellular.
He was a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue,
President Elect of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
and a board member of Hospice of Central Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Suzann of West Des Moines;
his sons, Mitchell of New York, NY and
Morgan of Chicago, IL; his mother, Ruth Simon of Des Moines;
his sister, Marilyn (Barry) Freund of Morgan Hill, CA
and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death
by his father, David Simon.
Memorial contributions may be made to
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, The Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines,
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or Hospice of Central Iowa.
ROBERT (BOBBY) CRAIG BEAVERS
11/20/2004 - West Des Moines
published on March 23, 2005. Robert (Bobby) Craig Beavers died March 20
at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral services . . . 10 a.m. Thursday, March 24
at Covenant Presbyterian Church, followed by a 3 p.m. graveside service at
Evergreen Cemetery in Lineville, IA. Visitation . . . from 5 to 8 p.m. today,
March 23 at the funeral home, with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m.
Robert graduated from Valley High School in 1967 and was involved in high school plays
and All State Choir. He worked at John Deere in Ankeny and was a member of
Westgate Adelphic Masonic Lodge and Covenant Presbyterian Church. Robert enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He loved music and playing Bluegrass and Country music.
Robert is survived by his parents, Robert and Barbara; brother, Kirk (Michele);
sister, Karyl Jones; nephew, Chris; nieces, Tara and Lindsay; great-nephew, Taylor;
and great-niece, Emmily. He was preceded in death by his mother, Letha.
Memorials can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.
MARY LOU KIRK
11/26/2004 - West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES - published on Monday, November 29, 2004
Mary Lou Kirk, 75, of West Des Moines and formerly of Atlantic, IA passed
away Friday, November 26, 2004 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines after an
extended illness. She had lived at Wesley Acres for about a year.
Mary Lou was born on January 4, 1929 in Atlantic, IA to Hale and Romaine
(Marker) Kirk. She was an honor student at Atlantic High School graduating
in 1946. She attended Simpson College in Indianola. Following graduation she
taught English and Speech in Mapleton, IA and Denison, IA from 1950 - 1960.
She earned her M.A degree in English and Library Science at the University
of Iowa in Iowa City. She then moved to West Des Moines in 1960 where she
was media specialist at Valley High School and chairperson of the Media
Department in the West Des Moines school.
She was a member of the West Des Moines Methodist Church and capably served
on many committees. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Delta Kappa
Gamma Women Educators, member of PEO, Chapter CJ, Charter member of Alpha
Delta Chapter in Northwest Iowa, held a number of offices in Tau Chapter in
Des Moines and held several state offices in this organization receiving
Outstanding Achievement State Award in 1997, and was a past President of the
Iowa Media Association. She was a member of the National, Iowa State, and
West Des Moines Education Associations during her teaching career and a
member of the West Des Moines and Des Moines area Retired School Personnel
Associations. She helped organize the first Valley Chapter of the National
Honor Society and was the first sponsor of that organization. She also
sponsored Future Teachers Association (FTA) for many years and retired from
teaching in 1989.
Mary Lou enjoyed collecting Hummel figures, following Hawkeye football and
basketball, and Valley High School sports and activities.
She is survived by her cousin, Marjorie (Harold) Johnson of Lewis, IA and
their four daughters and families. Also a cousin's wife, Edith Hofmeister of
Lewis and her family.
Preceding her in death were her parents; also cousins, Calbert and George
Marker; and Frank Hofmeister Jr., formerly of the Lewis, IA area.
. . . visitation [Monday, November 29] from 4 to 6 p.m. at McLaren's Chapel.
Services . . . held [Tuesday, November 30] at 11 a.m. at West Des Moines Methodist
Church. Cremation will follow and ashes will be interred at the Atlantic
Cemetery in Atlantic, IA.
Memorials are suggest to the West Des Moines Methodist Church
or Dollars for Scholars c/o Valley High School in West Des Moines.
MARK WILSON GLASENER
8/1/2004 - Savannah, GA
Mark Wilson Glasener, 55, Overland Park, KS, passed away
August 1, 2004, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Savannah, GA, after
a brave battle with cancer. Memorial services were 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 7, 2004, at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W.
127th, Overland Park, KS. Private graveside services. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be
made to the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch, Overland
Park, KS 66204.
Mark was born May 29, 1949, in Mansfield, OH. He was an
Iowa State University graduate and was an ATO Fraternity
member. He was with Federated Insurance Companies for 29
years and was a member of CPCU, CCLA. Mark was also on the
Kansas City Claim Managers' Council and Chairman of the
Missouri Joint Underwriting Board. He was an avid runner.
During his 12 years in Kansas City, he participated in annual
runs throughout the city, including the Trolly Run and Rib Run.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Glasener.
Survivors include his wife, Tanja, of 25 years this
October, daughter, Kelsey, 21, son, Michael, 16, all of
Overland Park, KS; father, Robert Glasener; sister, Marsha
Fleishner of Mansfield, OH; and numerous other family members.
ROBERT JAMES WALDRON, JR.
3/22/2004 - West Des Moines
Robert was born in Des Moines and lived most of his
life in West Des Moines. He was an engineer for
Northwestern Bell, Qwest and most recently Titan.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of
the American Legion and Post Commander of VFW Post #8879.
He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Robert liked to cook and do carpentry work. He enjoyed
sports and golfing and loved animals, especially his cats.
He is survived by his son, Justin Waldron of Denver, CO;
loving companion, Deborah Buse of West Des Moines and her
daughter, Lori Buse of Myrtle Beach, SC;
father, R.J. Waldron, Sr. of West Des Moines;
brother, Michael Waldron of West Des Moines;
sisters, Deborah Davis of West Des Moines,
Shelley Moyer of Castle Rock, CO, and Mary Waldron
and Megan Waldron, both of West Des Moines;
aunt, Goldie Havel of West Des Moines;
cousin, Dennis Havel of Laurie, MO;
and many nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends. He was preceded
in death by his grandparents, his mother, Esther,
and two uncles.
Visitation and Rosary were held at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church on March 24th and burial was at St. John's Cemetery
in Cumming, Iowa.
SUSAN WHITAKER PAULSON
12/10/2003 - Winston-Salem, NC
Susan helped bring us together as a class of alumni with
her loving energetic work for reunions and this Web site.
Published 12/11/2003. Mrs. Susan Lynn Whitaker Paulson, 54,
passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at her home.
She was born on May 2, 1949 to the late Maurice Dennis and Esther Smith Whitaker
in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mrs. Whitaker was a graduate of Valley High School in West Des Moines
and remained active in the Alumni Association. She graduated from
the American Institute of Business and was active in PEO in Iowa.
Surviving are her husband, Don Paulson of the home,
one daughter, Erika Paulson of Rhode Island
and one son, Ryan Paulson of Winston-Salem, NC.
A services . . . at 11 a.m. Friday, December 12
at Parklawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Winston-Salem, NC,
with the Dr. Ray Hamilton officiating. The family . . . friends
one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Valley High School
c/o Jerry Kinney, 2625 Vine St. Building B #213, Des Moines, Iowa 50265.
FERNE CLAYTON
12/13/2002 - Mitchellville
Published on 12/16/2002
Ferne E. Clayton, 94, of Mitchellville
died of a heart ailment Friday at
Mitchellville Care Center. . . . burial
at Waukee Cemetery.
Miss Clayton was born in Van Meter
and had lived in Waukee most of her life
before moving to Mitchellville. She was a
retired teacher. She was a member of Waukee
Women's Club and enjoyed gardening, flowers
and watching University of Iowa Hawkeyes
basketball games.
One nephew survives.
MR. CHUCK NEUBAUER
2/18/2002 - Urbandale
Legendary high school coach Neubauer dies at 80
He coached Gladbrook to two girls' state titles
and had a 581-155 record.
By JOHN NAUGHTON
Register Staff Writer
02/20/2002
Legendary high school coach Chuck Neubauer, who led girls'
basketball teams to the state tournament in a record five
decades, has died.
Neubauer, who lived in Urbandale and was 80 years old,
died of a stroke Monday night. Services will be held
at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Urbandale.
His remarkable coaching career included back-to-back state
titles at Gladbrook in 1959 and 1960.
Neubauer had a 581-155 record in 32 seasons. His first trip
to state came in 1949 at Guthrie Center. He led West Des
Moines Valley to a runner-up finish in 1965. He retired after
leading Harlan to state three times: in 1979, 1982 and 1985.
Neubauer's coaching motto was hustle.
"If he would ease up on them, the players would say they
wanted the 'old coach' back," Lincoln coach Jerry
Schartner said. "He was always very intense in practice."
He was one of the few coaches to take both boys' and girls'
teams to state. Neubauer led Jamaica to the boys'
tournament in 1956. He also led girls' golf and tennis teams
to state and was a Drake Relays official for 26 years.
His career also included stops at Seymour and Lamoni.
Neubauer is survived by his wife, Celesta, son Glenn
of Westminster, Colo., daughters Roxanne Lewis of Phoenix
and Denise Hancock of Des Moines.
DENNIS VAN DER HORST
May, 2000 - in Minneapolis.
After his initial diagnosis and
surgery, he took an alternative
treatment approach that was very
unorthodox. It was very successful
at first, but in January of 1999
the cancer had reappeared having spread
to his adrenal glands and back.
His condition was considered terminal, and
shortly after Denny and Diane went to
Mexico for two months to try an
experimental treatment.
When this failed, they made a personal
decision to share the news with only
family members. Home hospice was setup,
and there Denny died with his extended
family at his side.