Wilma Saylor
August 30, 2011
Wilma Saylor, 86, died on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Iowa Methodist Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial following at Union Cemetery in Newton, Iowa. There will be a visitation Friday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wilma was born May 15, 1925 in Newton to Myrtle and Grover Fleming. She graduated from Newton High School in 1943. Wilma married Harold Saylor on March 5, 1944. She worked as the office manager for Paine Webber and together she and Harold raised one daughter, Diane. Wilma was a very active member of Easton Place United Methodist Church. She enjoyed bowling, politics, traveling, Daniel O’Donnell, music and singing.
Wilma is survived by her daughter, Diane (Franklin) Mohler; grandchildren, Rebecca (Shawn) Walston and Jeffrey (Anissa) Mohler; great-granddaughter, Katherine Mohler; nephews, Larry (Mary Ellen) Streyffeler, Jerry (Nonie) Saylor, and Rodney (Charlotte) Saylor. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Samuel Streyffeler; sister-in-law, Lorna (Ken) Baxley; grandnephew, Mike Saylor and his daughters, Courtney and Alyssa; grandnieces, Tina (Brent) Scott and her sons, Liam and Brady, and Lisa Streyffeler and her son, Lucas Kevin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold in 1991; parents; sister, Luella Streyffeler; and many, many dear friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Hospice, 5650 NW Johnston Drive, Suite E, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, or to Easton Place United Methodist Church, 2412 Easton Blvd., Des Moines, Iowa, 50317, in loving memory of Wilma.
On-line condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Amanda Bowman (Saylor)
09/03/2011
Great Aunt Wilma you will forever be in my heart as that special lady with a perfect smile and sweet loving spirit. I will always cherish the times we spent together when I was growing up. I remember sitting at your kitchen table and watching you make the most perfect waffles-even to this day no one can top your waffles! Your enthusiasm and zeal for life has always been such a blessing to me. Thank you for your kindness, your warmth and your ability to lead by example. I will miss you more than you know but find comfort knowing you are now in the presence of those who have gone before you and in the Mighty loving arms of the One who created you. I love you amd will miss you dearly.
Madeline Saylor (Rod) Martens
09/02/2011
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all as we mourn the passing of one of the most wonderful women in this world. She meant the world to me & she thought my husband was really special. She is the only one who had any faith in me & the only one who encouraged me to be all that I could be. It is because of her & my brother, Harold, that I am able to forgive & stand tall. We will miss her beyond belief. God speed, Wilma. We love you now and always!
Carolyn Miller
09/02/2011
So very sorry for your (and our) loss. Wilma was not only a great neighbor but a good friend who
was always willing to help in any way she could. Many times she would do things without our even asking; for instance, when my brother passed away in Seattle, she went and sat with my mom and they prayed together at the time of his service--what a blessing when learning of that when we returned home. I know you will miss her terribly but I'm sure she's having a wonderful reunion with Harold and having a great experience in meeting her Savior face to face.
Sorry I can't be there but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn
Dee Busby
09/01/2011
Diane - We are sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, Wilma. I know Dee has very fond memories of your family. Sorry we can't be there with you on Saturday. Our prayers will be with you.
Dee and Sharon Busby (Bertha's son)
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Bettye Hall
09/01/2011
My heart and prayers are with you Diane and the entire family.
Gayle Fleming Ferguson
09/01/2011
Diane, My father was a cousin of your Grandfather Grover Fleming and I remember them visiting our home when I was young. You have my sympathy for the death of your mother. She and your aunt had attended our Fleming Reunions in New Sharon and we always enjoyed visiting with them.
jeff & betty heidebrink
09/01/2011
Hi Diane Your mother will be deeply missed. She was such a lovely lady
Sara Hopkins
09/01/2011
Diane,
My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Sara Hopkins
Holly Elkins
09/01/2011
My most warmest sympathy to a sweet Lady Di, your Mom's charm!
I am saddened by the news of your loss Diane.
In our distance I wish to celebrate with you, your love and devotion of one outstanding Lady and Mother, Wilma Saylor.
Wilma's earth suite is now renewed as she walks the streets of Gold with our Savior!
Blessings,
Holly