Maureen Channell
April 28, 2014
Wanda Maureen Channell, 92, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born October 5, 1921, to Harry and Gertrude Wagner in North English, Iowa.
Maureen was a proud eastsider, graduating from East High School in 1939. On September 2, 1945, she married the love of her life, Orville Channell Jr. They had three children: Linda, Robert and Katherine.
Maureen was employed by Iowa Power and Light retiring in 1985. She enjoyed her family, friends, and “Mr. Cashman” slots at Prairie Meadows.
Maureen is survived by her children, Linda Pike, Bob Channell (Barbara), and Katherine Justice (Steve); grandchildren, Kelly Wallander (Claude), Rob Channell (Tammy), Michelle Channell, and Adam Pike; great-grandchildren, Alix, Michael, McKenna, Anniston, Amanda, and Harrison, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Channell Jr.; parents, sisters, Madeline Dray and Bernadine Wagner; and her brother, Gerald Wagner.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. The family will greet friends Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Donations in her memory can be made to the Animal Rescue League of Des Moines or East High School Alumni Association.
Special thanks to the staff of Taylor House Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ken Herndon
05/01/2014
Linda, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. I hope you are comforted by her memories and love. May God bless you and your family..
Larry & Toni Sly
05/01/2014
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. I hope the following poem comforts you as much as it has comforted us over the years.
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To Those I Love &
Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now it's time I travelled on alone.
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call me and I will come
Though you can't see me or touch me I'll be near
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home"
Anita Bailey
05/01/2014
Dear Linda: I am so sorry for your loss. I hope sweet memories fill you heart and bring peace.
Elaine Maynard
05/01/2014
Linda, I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom... and any words I can offer seem so inadequate... Remember the laughter, remember the good times and may those memories comfort you.
Lisa and Marilyn
04/30/2014
With sincere sympathy and love, we are so sorry for the loss of Aunt Maureen. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. We will miss Aunt Maureen very much.
Clarice and Ron Rubek
04/30/2014
Linda, our deepest sympathy to you and Adam and your family.
Your Mom was a great lady and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Cindy Heick
04/30/2014
Linda, so sorry for your loss. Take comfort knowing that she is no longer in pain and hold on to your memories. Thought and prayers to for you and your family.
Kathy Miller
04/30/2014
Linda, I am sorry for your loss. I am sure the whole family will miss your mom. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Ann and Tom Johnson
04/30/2014
So many fond memories of Maureen and all of you. Sorry we can't be there for the services but know that we will be with you in prayer.
Jerry & Nancy Daniels
04/29/2014
We know that this is going to be a very hard time, and it makes it bad for us being so far away to be there for you. But we hope you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you both and hope to talk to you soon,