Coralie Hull Cherry
May 03, 2014
Coralie Hull Cherry went to heaven on May 3, 2014.
Coralie enjoyed life! She loved her family, God, and her many friends. She was an active member of Fort Des Moines United Methodist, Lincoln Alumni Association and volunteered at the Des Moines Playhouse.
She retired from DM Schools after 24 years as a teacher associate. She was known for her Mystery Trips she planned for her friends. She loved reading, writing and traveling.
She is survived by her children, Scyler (Joan), Marcia Heilicser (Bernie), Craig (Marsha), Sheila Van Wyk (Steve), Lisa Oja (Gary), and Aaron (Jen); daughter-in-law Julie; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Ed, her son Kent, parents Ira and Grace Hull and sisters, Virginia Ramsey and Helen Willis.
The family will greet friends from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Fort Des Moines Methodist Church, 6205 SW 9th Street. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the church followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family, Lincoln Alumni or FDM United Methodist.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sharon & Gene Howe
05/11/2014
Coralie inspired each and everyone that she met. Her Love for Her Family and each of us, will never be forgotten. It was our
privilege to know her as a special friend, as she was to many others.
Renee King
05/08/2014
Lisa and Family, Your mother was such a wonderful grand lady. I remember when my son was born, who comes to John's practice and brings a gift one night. Your mother with hand knitted booties Maroon and Gold for Lincoln. I still have these to this day in my son's stuff. I'll truly miss her also!
Margarita Bernardino
05/07/2014
So sorry for your loss, I remember mrs, cherry from watrous elementary. very nice and caring-always there when needed.
Patti Fortune
05/07/2014
Craig,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love you, Patti
Norman Beattie
05/07/2014
A very sad day !
Coralie was absolutely one of the nicest and caring persons that ever was. She will be missed....
Cheryl Blackmore Weeks
05/07/2014
Wow Coralie was quite a woman. Loved her very much and she will be greatly missed by lots of friends and family. Love you sweetie. :-) R.I.P.
Donna (Pedersen) Koehler
05/05/2014
Mom and Dad loved Coralie. I can still remember the story they always told about your parents bringing the whole family to Colorado. Quite a road trip for you all! I'm so glad I got to see Coralie not too long ago. It had been years.
God bless you and your family!
Donna (Pedersen) Koehler
Jan Thompson
05/05/2014
She will be so missed. She stayed very close to our family through Dolores (Mic) Smith and we are praying for the family.
Vonnie Foreman-Jobe
05/05/2014
Everyone knew and loved your Mom. I called her several times to get her help in finding someone and she always found them. She visited both my parents and my in - laws visitations. I am unable to come to hers and I feel terrible about that. She will always be remembered. What a wonderful lady. She is one of the best. You will be showered with cards and flowers and that alone will tell you how much she was loved. Take care of each other and share your endless memories of her with others. Vonnie and Laddie Jobe
Jean LeRoque
05/05/2014
Coralie was quite a lady. She'll be missed by everyone who knew her!
Rick and Amy Ridnour
05/05/2014
We were so blessed to have been able to visit with Coralie at Easter.
She was a close family friend and will be missed by all. We are sorry we are unable to attend due to Rick's teaching schedule.
Rick and Amy Ridnour
Jody Shepard
05/04/2014
Such a wonderful woman. She was always a good friend to our mom (Dolores "Mic" Smith) and a very caring and beautiful person. So very sorry for your loss, she will be truly missed. RIP Coralie.
Benji Clemons
05/04/2014
Coralie was one of the greatest women I have ever known. She cared so much about the students whose lives she touched, not just while they were in school but well after. Even 25-30 after years after I left Watrous Elementary she still remembered me. I love you Mrs. Cherry, you will be missed more than you would ever imagine.
Nancy {Foster} Lyst
05/04/2014
RIP Coralie !