Bobbye Scheidler
April 19, 2013
Bobbye (Savage) Scheidler of Urbandale, Iowa passed away on April 19, 2013 ending a courageous journey with Multiple System Atrophy. She was an inspiration to all who knew her, especially during the past two years when she maintained her trademark zest for living even as her body weakened.
Bobbye and her twin Bonnye were born in Des Moines Iowa on March 12, 1946 to Ruth and Bob Savage. She was a proud alumna of East High School in Des Moines and the University of Northern Iowa.
Bobbye had a way with children and was a spectacular mom, always ready for action and quick with a hug. She delighted in wrangling her grandsons and loved showering her long-awaited granddaughter in tutus and fairy wings. Bobbye shared her passion for children with countless families teaching preschool for nearly twenty years, many at Plymouth Nursery School in Des Moines. Going out in public with her was being in the entourage of a rock star, as tiny groupies emerged from every direction shouting “Hi, Miss Bobbye!” She also extended her compassion to many young students as an audiometrist with the Area Education Association. And for several years, Bobbye spread her cheer and warmth into the one-room school house at Living History Farms as the apron bedecked school marm. In recent years, she found huge joy and fulfillment volunteering with “her girls” in the reading program at Holy Family School.
Bobbye loved adventure and with her dear friends and family traveled the world looking for it! Favorites were Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Ireland and the Caribbean. From re-enacting the “Sound of Music” through the streets of Salzburg with her daughter and son-in-law to dining with her beloved husband in Nautilus, a tree house restaurant in Australia, to exploring beautiful Colorado with her son, Bobbye was up for anything. She had a need for speed, whether zip-lining in Antigua or jet-skiing in The Ozarks and Sun Valley Lake - the faster the better for her if not her passengers! She nurtured a love for fitness, reading, the game of tennis, and beaches of any kind in any part of the world.
Bobbye’s wit, caring nature, and engaging personality drew to her a large circle of friends from many walks of life. She was famous for her remarkable flare, and lucky were those who benefited from her gracious, elegant entertaining. She was always up for hosting a baby shower or throwing a luncheon – no one left her house without gift of chocolate or other yummy morsel! And friends could always rely on her readiness for consultation on any shopping excursion at a moment’s notice.
Bobbye lives on in the hearts and memories of her husband of 44 years, Sam, as well as her daughter Devani (James Kearney) of Portland, OR and son Matt of Denver, CO. Bobbye’s grandchildren – Finn, Wheaton, Jude and Rossi - were the apples of her eye. Bobbye is also survived by her sister Lynda Simon. She was preceded in death by her parents and twin sister.
The family gives a special thanks to Bobbye’s caretaker and friend, Lynette Thornton, and to Mercy Hospice for their care and compassion.
A celebration of Bobby's life will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Grand Hall at the Temple for the Performing Arts, 1011 Locust Street in Des Moines, IA.
Condolences may be left for the family at www. HamiltonsFuneralHomes.com. Memorial contributions can be made to Holy Family School Inner-City Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 8437, Des Moines, IA 50301.
Jackie Seibert
05/12/2013
Bobbye was such a wonderful teacher of 2 year olds at Plymouth Nursery School and a beloved fellow staff member . She was like a pied piper singing songs down the school hallways as the children followed along! A blessing to so many young and old alike
BEN D. & CHERYL BRITE
05/08/2013
WE LOVE YOU BIG SAMMY!! BE STRONG.
Fred Schneider
05/07/2013
Sam and Family, so sorry for your loss. Bobbye was such a beautiful person and a true friend to my wife Rita. Even as Bobbye was fighting her own battles with her disease, she managed to be there for Friday lunches with Rita and Kay Francis. She was truly special and will be missed by all of us.
Love, Fred
Phil & Pam Corbin
05/02/2013
Sam and family,
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We'll always remember Bobbye's warm smile and the happy moments we spent with her.
Billy & Norma Mercer
04/30/2013
To Sam and family, We are so sorry for your loss of Bobbye.
We remember Elgin speaking fondly of her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb Ames and family
04/29/2013
We're so sorry for your loss. Bobbye was such a kind and loving teacher to our children when they attended Plymouth preschool. What a special lady! We're thankful to have known her.
Carolyn Wanek and Family
04/29/2013
I am so sad to hear of Bobbye's passing. Two of my three children, Topher and Sophie had her at Plymouth preschool. We all loved her! What a beautiful lady! She was a fashion icon, always impeccably dressed. She was also a friend through LAW. She will be greatly missed. My husband (also an East High Graduate) will take good care of her in heaven until we are all reunited again!!! xo
Cathie Law
04/28/2013
To Bobbye's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bobbye was my audiometrist in Des Moines Public Schools for years and even after leaving the AEA, she returned for another semester due to some difficult circumstances. I will always remember Bobbye for her smile, willingness to work with children of all ages and her general caring. Bobbye will always be a part of my life and I am very thankful for knowing her. She was a rare person and will be truly missed by family and friends.
Anita Petersen
04/28/2013
Sorry to hear about Bobby i work with her at Heartland 1980- 2008 and thought of her often she was so nice to all of us and will be dearly miss.
Allen, Gail, Josh and Jenni Zagoren
04/27/2013
Sam, Devani, Matt and family:
I was never as shocked as i was this morning reading the paper and seeing bobbye's obituary. i am so, so sorry for your loss. i will always remember her as bigger than life, always on the run and always with a smile on her beautiful face. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this extremely difficult time. love, the Zagoren Family