Erma Wilson
May 25, 2013
Erma Wilson, 93, passed away Saturday May 25, 2013, at Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines. She was born December 30, 1919, to Grover and Cordie Mohler in Bedford, Iowa.
Erma was a 40-year member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and has been attending church services at Scottish Rite for the past several years. She enjoyed going to the theater, traveling, singing, dancing, and the Christmas season.
Erma is survived by her son, Terry (Carolyn) Wilson; grandchildren, Scott Wilson, Brent Wilson, Todd Wilson, and Andrew Wilson; great-grandchildren, Cosette, Sophie, Caleb, and Elijah; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb Wilson; son, Rod Wilson; one brother; and five sisters.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Animal Rescue League.
Condolences for the family may be offered at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sam Reese
05/30/2013
I have known Terry Wilson since
16/17 years old. There is little mystery in Terry's success in life with a mother like Erma. As wonderful in nurturing as a mother. Terry was equally as a son.
I am sure she was so proud of her product.
Many of us were raised where the bar was not very High!
Erma with her beauty, inside and out, must have set the BAR.
I must add Carolyn must get a lot of credit in providing for Erma also!! with love, Sam Reese
Elaine Rough (Linebach)
05/29/2013
Sending my deepest sympathy in the loss of a beautiful lady, my aunt Erma. She was always such a classy, loving, genuine, well dressed, funny woman, who was loved by all who were fortunate enough to know her! I loved her and Uncle Herb so much, and now they will be together again. Thank you Aunt Erma for all of your years of Love and always making everyone feel so welcome and special. You truly will be missed....thank you for all the memories! You will always hold a warm place in my heart <3
Virginia Beery
05/29/2013
My husband, Ray, worked with your dad at Tension so we enjoyed immensely the Tension dinners where we visited with your mother as well. She was also the teller at the bank where I did business for the church where I worked. She will be missed by many friends. My sympathy to all of you.
Paula Foster
05/29/2013
We are so very, very sorry to hear about your Mom/Grandma's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her and seeing her smile, she always had a smile, no matter what was bothering her! She loved to dance with John during programs he had in the Residential area. My mom lives in the residential facility and has known Erma for a long time. Erma will be greatly missed.