Joan M. Shrader
December 21, 2019
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Joan M. Shrader, age 88, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. Joan was born August 10, 1931 in Chariton, Iowa to Lowell and Nona (Day) Gullion. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and never missed the chance to watch “her” Hawkeyes play. During her working years, she was a keypunch operator for Continental Western Insurance Company in Urbandale. After retirement, Joan enjoyed working as a cashier for many years at the Harding Hills HyVee. She enjoyed calling Bingo, playing Hand & Foot cards, reading, and doing puzzles. She was a fixture at the Northside Senior Center and some of her favorite pastimes included going to the Iowa State Fair and taking boat rides at the lake. Joan loved all animals and birds. She volunteered her time at the grocery store at Luther Park Apartments and she was a Sunday School teacher for Union Park Baptist Church. Her faith and love of Jesus was a guiding force in her life and she shared that love through her many good works. Joan is loved by her family and will be missed by all who knew her. She never knew a stranger and her laughter could light up a room.
Joan is survived by her son Rickey Shrader of Des Moines, daughter Kathy (Russ) Bishop of Johnston, and her daughter Donnelle Turnbull of Ankeny. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Scott (Jessica) Bishop, Sara (Seth) Daniels, Michael B. (Sheena) Bishop, Jimmy (Amy) Bishop, and Justin Turnbull; great-grandchildren, Lily Bishop, Noah and Ever Daniels, James and Jordan Bishop, and Kate Bishop; siblings, Dan (Carol) Gullion, Junior Gullion, Jacqui DiBlasi, and Jerry (Janet) Gullion; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lowell and Nona Gullion, brother Randy Gullion, sister Joyce Hardman; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Shrader.
Services will be held at The Church at Union Park (formerly Union Park Baptist Church), 821 Arthur Avenue, Des Moines on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Visitation will begin at 10AM, followed by funeral service at 11AM. There will be a luncheon held after the service at the church. Graveside committal will be held at 2:30 PM at Gullion Cemetery in Attica, IA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Joan.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tonya LaFarr
12/31/2019
So very sorry to hear about your Mom and loved one passing away. Your mom was a great loving person who will be missed. I loved seeing her at the Hyvee at Harding Hills.
Kim Engle and Clint Engle
12/27/2019
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Mothers hold a special place in our hearts and they will be with us forever. Kim and Clint
Diana Savage
12/26/2019
I use to be director of North Senior Center and always was amazed at how Joan smiled no matter what. She will be missed
Shelia Hardman Platt
12/25/2019
I love you, Aunt Joan. You have a special place in my heart. You are a treasure and loved by all.
Sonja Newstrom
12/24/2019
Joan was a loving Aunt to our family. She was kind hearted and when she spoke she was genuine in her thoughts and feelings. She loved her cats and dogs throughout her life.
Debbie Esparza
12/24/2019
Many prayers to Rickey, Kathy and Donnelle and all of her grand/great grandchildren as well as siblings and extended family. There was no one like Aunt Joan! She was a wonderful, kind and loving woman. I loved her and especially her laugh! She was always positive and in good spirits! She will be missed. God bless her.