Linda Wheeler
January 23, 2017
Linda Wheeler (Irvine, Herr), 66 of Indianola passed away on January 23, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born August 22, 1950 to Lila and Jack D. Irvine in Des Moines, IA. She Graduated from Valley High School in 1969. In 1971 she was united in to marriage to Roger Herr. To this union three children were born: Nikki, Shawna, and Shane. They raised the kids in Humboldt NE until their separation. She then returned to her home town of Des Moines and found her Antiquing partner in life Stephen Wheeler. They were united in Marriage in 1997. To this marriage she adopted Christina, and Stacy, along with enjoying his adult children Tammy and Terry.
Linda enjoyed Antiquing, repurposing old furniture, and traveling. Her biggest love and joy was spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her father Jack D. Irvine, brother, Jack A Irvine, husband Stephen Wheeler, and infant granddaughter Makaela Herr-Richardson.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother Lila Irvine, children: Nikki (Joe) Shepard of Des Moines, Shawna (Joey)Herr of Des Moines, Shane(Amy) Herr of Des Moines, Christina (Clinton) Smith of Indianola, Stacy Wheeler of Indianola, Tammy Wheeler of Indianola and Terry Wheeler of Davenport, 15 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Linda’s wishes were for no services, just a party. She did not like to see her loved ones sad. So in respect of her wishes there will be a Celebration luncheon at 2804 SW 9th on February 11, 2017 form 11 to 3pm.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sandy Stalder
03/06/2017
Nikki, Shawna & Shane and families. Maddie & I have been sharing memories of our friends from years ago and we thought of your Mom and your family. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you all. We had some wonderful memories with your Mom and know you miss her a lot. Our love to you all. Take care, Sandy Stalder
Maddie Fraser
03/05/2017
Dear Nikki, Shawana, and Shane
I am visiting Sandy Stalder in Humboldt and she helped me find this website. I want you all to know how sorry I am that you have lost your mom. We were good friends back in the old days. I remember that many times you all came over to the yellow house for donuts and coffee after church. I always enjoyed visiting with her and I have great memories of our times together. This last year has been a tremendous struggle for our family too, so I certainly understand the pain and emptiness that you feel. I always turn to God sometimes screaming or hysterically crying to lift my sadness so that I could just start breathing again. I pray that will find peace and strength during your grief journey. It is one of the hardest things I will ever have to face but I would never want Harv to suffer another day. I know that you feel the same way. Your mom and Harv are probably in heaven talking about all the fun we used to have. I will continue to pray for you all.
Blessings,
Maddie Fraser
Shawna Herr
03/03/2017
Dear Momma,
Who knew what God had in store for you. When we found out you was sick/terminal I knew time was of the essence and our time was running short.. I was blessed to have such a beautiful, understanding, caring and unconditionally loving soul to be my Mom and Guardian Angel! I couldn't have had a more perfect mom had I picked you myself. Thank you for always being there and loving me no matter whether I was right or wrong but because you believed in me and you loved me no matter what. I love and miss you so much!! It's never good bye momma only until next time. Love you,
Shoo shoo
Kevin and DawnBrickman
02/09/2017
We're sorry for your loss and we hope that you will have a great time celebrating your moms life