Marlin D. Salyers
March 23, 2013
Marlin Dean Salyers, 71, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Dean was born June 2, 1941 in Winfield, Iowa to Ethel Mae (Kimmey) and Isaac Newton Salyers. After 40 years, Dean went back and received his GED. He was a professional truck driver for 3M. After retiring from 3M, Dean then went on to be a truck and RV safety instructor for DMACC. He competed several times and took 1st place once in the Iowa Motor Truck Association Rodeo.
Dean was a co-founder and past President of IA Heartland Chevys. He owned, restored and showed several 1st place Impalas. Dean was a member of various local and national Chevrolet clubs.
Dean is survived by his wife of 43 years, Hazel;
Kimberly Mauro – Daughter, Shanna Long – Granddaughter, Devin Long – Great Grandson, Sean Long – Great Grandson, Landen Long – Great Grandson, Travis Marcum – Grandson, Bobbi Marcum – Grandson, Maleigha Marcum – Great Granddaughter.
Karla Genovese – Daughter, Jami Genovese – Granddaughter, Joseph Cason – Grandson, Jean (Bob) Nichols – Granddaughter, Ethan Mauro – Great Grandson,
Drew Nichols – Great Grandson.
Kelli Mauro – Daughter, Heather (Anthony) Woxell – Granddaughter,
Kailie Mauro – Great Granddaughter, Sammie Mauro – Great Granddaughter
Madison Woxell – Great Granddaughter, Kyona Woxell – Great Granddaughter,
Jeremy Nall – Grandson, Kimberly Mauro – Granddaughter, Riley Mauro – Great Granddaughter, Jamison Mauro – Great Granddaughter.
Kevin Salyers Jr. - Grandson
Daniel (Donna) Salyers – Son
Crystal Giffin – Daughter, April Abbas – Granddaughter, Alex Schnathorst – Great Grandson, McKinzie Schnathorst – Great Granddaughter, Lisa (Harry) Brannen – Granddaughter, Madalyn Brouwer – Great Granddaughter, Tifani Koonce – Great Granddaughter, Michael Brouwer – Grandson, 2 - Great Grandchildren
Lila Grossman of Portland, Oregon - Sister
Ken Salyers of Trinidad, Texas - Brother
Gerald Salyers of Spring, Texas - Brother
and special relatives Toni and Vickie.
Marlin Dean Salyers is preceeded by:
Kevin Salyers – Son , Marvin Salyers – Brother, Margie Dyer – Sister, Barbara Taylor – Sister, Ethel Salyers – Mother, Isaac Salyers – Father.
Services will be held 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, also at the funeral home. Private burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Prairie City Ambulance Service in loving memory of Dean.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Felicia
03/26/2013
My heart is broken for Hazel and her family. Dean was a wonderful man and so funny. I will never forget his love of Impala's and the trip to Porky's Drive In when it was so very cold on our visit. He made it seem like summer. Hugs to Hazel and the rest of the family during this difficult time. He will be missed.
Lu O'Donnell
03/26/2013
My heart is heavy. My thoughts are with Hazel and the Family. I will miss Dean so much. I have some wonderful memories.
God is with you.
Sue Cochran
03/25/2013
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Hazel and the family. Dean will be greatly missed and remembered for his cheerful self. A very special hug is being sent out to you Hazel, may God be with you during this difficult time. Know that some one knows what you are going through and loves you too.
Amy Anderson
03/25/2013
My deepest Sympathy to Hazel and the entire Salyers family. I have many fond memories of Dean at family reunions and other gatherings. He definitely will be missed!
Chris Goode-Croat
03/25/2013
I have very fond memories of Dean teasing me when I was young and would stay with Great Grandma Hazel Salyers many years ago.
Much Love and Peace to all of Dean and Hazel's families
Chris Goode-Croat
03/25/2013
Sorry, I meant Great Grandma Salyers Not Hazel
Lisa Brannen
03/25/2013
I had the most wonderful grandparents. They were so supportive and helped in anyway they could. My grandpa was so special and had 2 very special little girls whom he loved dearly and they loved him very much. He will never be forgotten. Grandpa I will love you always and forever. Love Harry Lisa Maddie and Tiffani
CHS Reunion Committee
03/25/2013
Dear Fellow 1970 CHS Classmates,
We want to extend our sincere sympathy and condolences at this time of your loss.
We hope you can look back at your good memories for comfort and peace to ease your heart.
Respectfully,
The CHS Reunion Committee of the Class of 1970
Shirley
03/24/2013
Dean and Hazel were my guardians when I was going through a rough period in my life. I love them both so much. I pray for peace for Hazel and all of his children - biological, adopted and otherwise. May he rest in eternal peace!