Mary Gilham
December 04, 2012
Mary Whitaker Gilham, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center.
Mary was born on September 10, 1926, in Des Moines, to Blanche (Bishop) and Harold Whitaker. She married William Gilham on September 8, 1951. Mary was employed by the State of Iowa until her retirement in 1988. She enjoyed music and doing puzzles. Mary was always proud of the fact that she raised two children on her own, and she was a lifetime member of the Professional Musicians and Entertainers Club of Iowa.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Diane Gilham; son, Jerry Gilham; brother, Marvin (Shirley) Whitaker; and sisters-in-law, Virginia Whitaker and June Gilham along with several nieces and nephews
She is preceded in death by her parents; former husband, William; sister, Wilma; and brothers, Wayne and John.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2012, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, Altoona. Visitation will be for two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow in Franklin Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Mary.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pam Heise
12/07/2012
Diane: I am so sorry for your loss. You and Jerry are in my thoughts and prayers. I will be unable to attend the visitation or funeral tomorrow, but know I will be thinking of you during this difficult time.
MARILYN (DAVIS) CARSTON
12/06/2012
Diane & Jerry: I am so VERY sorry for the loss of your mother. I cannot make it back to Iowa for her funeral but know that I am thinking of you both during this difficult time.