Zel Gale
July 16, 2014
Zel Gale died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Zel was born on October 20, 1926 to William and Myrtle Lane in Des Moines. She was the youngest of 14 and enjoyed keeping the family genealogy up to date. She married Harry Franklin Gale in 1948 and together they raised a family of five children.
She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church where she was active in the Altar and Rosary Society. Zel was a campfire leader and a cook at Catholic Youth Camp for many years.
Zel is survived by her children, Marsha Selene “Selena” of Boulder, CO., Teresa (Pat) Kasate of St. Louis, MO., Mick (Joyce) Gale, Tony (Amy) Gale and Jeanne (Steve) Kouri; nine grandchildren, Travis (Ginny) King, Audra (John) Crandell, Jenna (Barry) Rosenberg, Nick Kasate, Krista Gale, Carly and Madison Gale, Sam and Nate Kouri; five great-grandchildren (whom she loved and adored very much); and other loving family and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Road. Burial will follow the mass at Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery. Family will greet visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. rosary at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street on Monday, July 21, 2014.
Memorials may be directed to Catholic Youth Camp, 6177 Panorama Road, Panorama, IA. 50216 in remembrance of Zel.
**Please note the construction on SW 9th Street, there is still access to the funeral home from Kenyon off of SW 14th St. and SW 9th Street coming from the north. There is additional parking available in the north grassy lots off of Kenyon.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Geoffrey Iewis
07/22/2014
Many of my good memories of my youth focus on Aunt Zel. I miss her, but she will always be with me. Her extended family reflects her life an values. I MISS HER!!
Valerie Gale
07/22/2014
Aunt Zel my memories of you are many. I remember my sister and I would come over and we'd watch Uncle Harry paint in the basement. You were a strong independent woman who spoke her mind. I always felt love from you. May your soul be free as you're now with your loved ones. Loralee wanted me to say she always adored you and your family. Love you
sheree wheeler
07/21/2014
I am truly sorry I could not attend this evening. Dad, Larry Wheeler has Alzheimers, and he has had a really bad day or we would have been there, My thoughts are with you all and I have such wonderful memories of Zale and Marsha, Teresa, Tony, and Mick.
Sheree Wheeler and Larry Wheeler
Teresa Kasate
07/21/2014
We were blessed that God chose her to be our mother and grams. She was a true treasure! Thank you family and friends for your cards, flowers, food, thoughts, prayers and kind words. Our hearts are heavy but we know her spirit is free! Love to all.
Jane Reynolds Roul
07/18/2014
Reminiscing with family today about Aunt Zel and her funny antics and devotion to family, I realized I missed sending prayers and sympathies to Jeanne and family. Know you are all in my prayers during this time of loss. Love, Janie
Marty Ermels
07/18/2014
Zel was a wonderful person. Zel spent many years on the front line dealing with our clients. :-) It takes someone special to handle that role. Zel will be missed.
Jane. Reynolds Roul
07/18/2014
Sympathies to the family. When I heard the news of Aunt Zel's passing my mind and heart took a stroll down memory lane: Campfire at Camp Hantesa, Easter egg hunts on Loomis, a few trips to Illinois, family reunions at Thomas Mitchell Park, the list goes on and on. Each memory brought a smile. Prayers to each of you, Marsha, Mick, Teresa, Tony and families. Love, Janie