Cleo Berniece Shore

Cleo Berniece (Myers) Shore, age 98, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016 at Union Park Nursing and Rehab in Des Moines.

A graveside committal service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Chariton Cemetery in Chariton, Iowa. A memorial service will be held the following day at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Union Park Baptist Church, 821 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines, with visitation for one hour prior to the service.

Cleo was born December 15, 1917 in Chariton, Iowa to John and R.G. (Burley) Myers. She married Manuel Albert Shore and worked in retail sales at WT Grants in Des Moines. At her death, she was the oldest member of Union Park Baptist Church, joining their congregation in 1956. Cleo was a wonderful cook and will be remembered especially for her homemade cinnamon rolls.

She is survived by her daughter, Pat Shore Van Sickle (husband, Larry) and her grandsons, Jaysen Van Sickle and Ryan Van Sickle (wife, Heather). She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Parker, James, Elle, and Weston; half-sister, Lorraine Schmidt; close family friends, the Oberender family; and a host of other extended family and friends.

Cleo was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Shore; sister, Frances McNellis; and half-brother, Lee Myers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Union Park Baptist Church Youth Group, 821 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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