Sheila Sample

Sheila J. Sample, 56, passed away on March 11, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 4, 1963, the daughter of Robert and Judith (Blanchard) Tyler.

Sheila married the love of her life, Michael on June 30, 1979, in Des Moines. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and being outdoors. Sheila was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Iowa Hawkeyes, and loved listening to country and rock music. Her pet squirrel and dog, Daisy were close to her heart. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family.

Sheila is survived by her husband and soulmate, Michael; daughter, Ashley Johnson (Rob Strickler); son, Bobby Sample; grandchildren, Cameron and Alexis Johnson; daughters out of love, Liz, Roni and Mallory; sisters, NoraLee Cable (Pat Calhoun), Laura (Jeff) Hill and Deborah Dickerson; brother, Jeff Tyler; mother-in-law, Madonna Durham; brothers-in-law, Chuck (Terri) Sample and Daryl Sample; sister-in-law, Joy Schneider; and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, father-in-law, Hank Durham; and born as angels, her grandson, James and brother, Robert.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Please wear Kansas City Chiefs attire or something red to the service to honor Sheila being a lifetime fan!

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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