Elizabeth Millard

Elizabeth A. Millard, 42, passed Friday, October, 5, 2007. She was born June 12, 1965 in Des Moines but spent most of her childhood in Chariton, Iowa, graduating from high school in 1983. Liz moved to Ankeny to attend DMACC and completed the Dental Assistant program. After graduation she worked in various dental offices. For the past 17 years she worked for Principal Financial Group working most recently as a Project Manager. On October 11, 2003 she married Shane Millard. Shane taught her to dance the two step and that became a favorite pastime. Their special song is the Texas Tornado. Liz also enjoyed spending time at their M&M Oaks Ranch in Weldon, Iowa, NASCAR, and the Hawkeyes. She was a talented musician and played the organ. She loved country music, especially George Strait. Liz loved life and spending time with her husband, family and beloved dogs Sidney and Mitzi.
Liz is survived by her husband Shane, her parents Al and Sandy Memler of Chariton, IA; in-laws Vern and Bev Roberts of Des Moines; step-daughters Tasha, Brianna and Carmen Millard of Des Moines; sisters, Mary (Kurt) Moon of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Linda (Pete) Sanchez of Davenport, IA; her niece Tara (fiancé Jason Mullin) Moon of Mt. Pleasant and a host of other family members who will miss her greatly.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with burial following at Chariton Cemetery in Chariton, Iowa. Visitation will be Monday, October 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

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