Mary Elizabeth (Yoders) Banning
April 15, 2014
Mary Elizabeth (Yoders) Banning
Ankeny
Mary Beth Banning, 92, passed away April 15, 2014, at her home in rural Ankeny. She was born November 21, 1921, in Berwick, Iowa, to Forest and Louise Yoders.
Mary was an active member of Berwick Congregational Church where she served as the church organist, and was involved with the choir and Berwick Women’s Club. She was an accomplished pianist and vocalist. Mary Beth was a secretary at Cornell Elementary School for 15 years. She enjoyed traveling, especially to her cottage in Minnesota, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her loving husband of 68 ½ years, Gerald; sons, Stephen (Bettye) Banning, and Brian (Janet) Banning; daughter-in-law, Sheryl Banning; grandchildren, Stephen (Jen Marie) Banning II, Keith (Jennifer) Banning, Jeffrey Banning, Hollie (Troy) Harmison, Braden (Karissa) Banning, Douglas (fiancé, Krystale Brett Gardner) Banning, Kristina Banning, David (Carli) Banning, and Erik (Jaclyn) Banning; great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Henry, Reed, Abigail, Hunter, Makayla, Gabriel, Kylie, Sophia, and Jay; as well as her sisters, Frances Bullington of Bettendorf, IA, and Margaret “Peggy” Lundahl of Indianola, IA. She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Banning.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial following at Berwick Cemetery. The family will greet friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Berwick Congregational Church in loving memory of Mary Beth.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Keith & Diane Silver
04/19/2014
We are sad to hear of Mary Beth's passing. She was a very special person to many people and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gerald and the rest of the family. May God bless all of you.
Elizabeth (Hartung) Miller
04/18/2014
Im very saddened to hear of the loss of Mary Beth. I know many happy memories of her life will be with us all. My memories of her include spending my summers as a child and teenager in Minnesota on Trout Lake with her and the Banning family along with my grandparents, Maxine and John Hartung. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.
Derio Dalasta
04/18/2014
Mary Beth was a very pretty and very special little girl and stayed that way her entire life. I was a schoolmate of hers at Yoders School in the late 1920's and early 1930's..From the 6th grade on she was the soul of Yoders School.
She was so soft spoken, but so capable and helpful - much like a second teacher. My life was made richer having known Mary Beth. Sincere condolances to her entire family. Deke ;.
Hal and Nancy Cross &family
04/17/2014
Sending our love and prayers......we loved Aunt Mary Beth. May Our Savior surround you with His perfect peace! Wish we could be with you Uncle Gerald
And family.
Shannon
04/17/2014
"He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces..." Isaiah 25:8
judy irene sprague
04/16/2014
Dear Mary Beth. My heart is sad that Gods Angels lifted you on their wings from this earth yesterday. You and Mark are shining stars now. Thank you God for her smile and beautiful music shared wth me. Love always.
Judy
Mary Beth Overton
04/16/2014
I am truly sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of our families spending time together. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stacey Sanger
04/16/2014
So sorry for your loss. I remember her working at Cornell. She was so nice. Thoughts and prayers to all the family.