Muriel "Helen" Shrader
July 31, 2014
Muriel “Helen” (Guenther) Shrader was born October 25, 1918 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Leonard and Esther (Vogel) Guenther. She was a resident of the Des Moines area for most of her life. Helen’s giving nature led her to a career in nursing. She retired in 1980 after 40 years of dedicated service to others.
Helen was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family unconditionally. She raised her family in a home filled with love, kindness, and humor. She enjoyed music, flowers, cardinals, and traveling. Helen passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 95 years of age.
She is survived by her children, Darlene (Bob) Brown, Ed (Rhonda) Simmons, Doug (Cheri) Simmons, Sheryl (Jim) Harvey, and Jim (Laura) Shrader; eleven grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Arthur H. Simmons; second husband, Clifford Shrader; and four brothers.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 at Park Avenue Presbyterian Church, 3120 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, with memorial service to begin at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Park Avenue Presbyterian Church in Helen’s memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
D.J., Stephanie, Rylie, and Sawyer
08/04/2014
Grandma,
The Yankees, unmatched sugar cookies, "murdercycles", endless solitaire, and your beautiful cardinals. Just a few reminders of the life lessons and acts of love we were all so blessed to receive from you. We pray that you will always feel our love for you. Tell the cookie monster to leave a few for me.
We love you, always.
Colossians 3:3
Ralph & Joyce Vance
08/04/2014
Ed & Rhonda: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is never easy to lose our parents, but we don't get to choose when the right time is. We know you will always have special memories of your Mom to help give you comfort.
Gary Russell
08/04/2014
Ed & Rhonda;
I'm sorry I'm so far away, that I can't personally offer my thoughts, but prayers work from far away. Maggie and I will certainly remember you, and family at this time of life. You, as I, was blessed with a loving and caring Mom, and those thoughts and cherished memories are what makes this time a bit easier. Being able to pass that love to our families, is what your Mother inspired in you.. May God watch over and continue to care for you.
Doug & Cheri
08/02/2014
Mom--You shall be forever in our hearts. Your soft and gentle ways will always be remembered. Say Hi and give Gus a big hug from us.
Cheri & Doug (your baby)