Gayle Spuehler
October 16, 2012
Gayle Spuehler, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. Gayle was born on July 11, 1946, in Des Moines. She graduated from North High School in 1964. She was a taxi cab driver for many years, and most recently worked for UPS Supply Chain Solutions in Des Moines. Gayle lived many years in Norwalk and enjoyed fishing in Lakewood on the pontoon boat. She loved NASCAR racing, and spent many weekends shopping at flea markets. She enjoyed preparing family feasts and all were welcome at her house on the holidays. Gayle’s house was a place where friends were family.
Gayle is survived by her loving spouse, Mark Gist; brother, Gary (Jan) of Des Moines; children, Deanna (De) of Bayard, Scott (Edna) of Indianola, Wendi (Ryan) of Norwalk, and Jodi (Eric) of Des Moines; grandchildren, Lisa, Ryan, Brandon, and Kyla; great-grandchildren, Blake, Isabella, Preston, and Layla. Gayle was also the parent and grandparent of many children through the years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Lucille Ash, and infant son, Troy. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
No funeral services will be held. Friends and family can pay their last respects at the home of her daughter, Wendi, on Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at 1915 Dorchester Street, Norwalk.
Memorial contributions and flowers can be sent to the home of Wendi Spuehler.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Shaun Chapman
11/26/2012
I just got the news of Gayle's passing and wanted to offer my most sincere condolences to her friends and to everyone in her family. She was a great gal and I know she will be missed by many.
Penny
10/26/2012
Just Heard about Gayle - Sorry shes gone she was a great Lady.
Jerry N Soard Port Director Customs
10/19/2012
Most sincere condolences, Gayle was a great person to work with. I looked forward to her coming in to present paperwork to be clear or stamp. Sure will miss her.
Annie Meyers
10/18/2012
I worked with Gayle at Priority Express for quite a few years. So sorry for your loss. She was a great person. She will be greatly missed.
thomas johnston
10/18/2012
Gayle was a very nice lady worked with her when she worked Priority Express
Jeff Brady
10/17/2012
I'm sorry for your loss. We will miss her here at work. I can remember a couple of times that she cooked for all of us. It was very good.