Sheryl Heston

Sheryl Jean Heston, of Derby, passed away July 1, 2019 after a five-year battle against cancer at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines with her loving family at her side. Family visitation will be at Calvary Chapel of Des Moines, 606 E 9th St, Des Moines on Friday July 5th from 5 to 8 pm. Services will be held Saturday, July 6th at 10 am, also at Calvary Chapel of Des Moines.

Sheryl was born on October 12, 1954 to Robert and Jean Heston in Des Moines Iowa. She grew up in Carlisle, attending Carlisle schools, graduating in 1972. She then attended Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, MO earning a bachelor’s degree in English while participating in ROTC. She proudly served her country in the US Army, away from home for 3 years, then attached to the Iowa National Guard for 12 more years, ending her military career as a Captain.

Sheryl worked in public housing management in the Quad Cities area for many years before returning to Central Iowa to be closer to family. She lived with her grandmother for more than five years, as roommate and then primary caretaker. In 2010, she moved to the family farm near Derby. She returned to public housing in 2014, becoming Executive Director of Chariton Housing Authority until recently when her illness required her full- time concentration.

Sheryl was an avid hunter, spending many hunting seasons with family and friends. She also treasured and loved spending time with the youngsters of the family. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas when she devoted her time to the locating the most obnoxious and noisy toys possible.

Sheryl is proceeded in death by her father, Robert Heston. She is survived by her mother, Jean (Peterson) Heston, one sister, Sarlynn Heston and two brothers, Scott (Deb) Heston and Steve (Rhonda) Heston, two nieces, Michelle Heston and Tyna Wise, and multitudes of extended family members.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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