Aileen Elizabeth McGarry

Aileen McGarry, 94, died at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA on Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Aileen was born in Miles City, Montana on February 7, 1915 to James and Rose Ann O’Hare Fitzpatrick. She spent part of her grade school years in and around Ballymartin, County Down, Ireland, where she was confirmed. She graduated from both high school and college in Santa Ana, CA.
On December 6, 1947, she married Charles Vincent McGarry in Los Angeles, California where they lived until 1962. They also lived in Park Ridge, IL, Fort Dodge and Waterloo, IA. They retired in Waterloo.
Throughout her life Aileen was always very proud of her Irish heritage and took comfort in her Catholic faith. She also generously shared her sewing and cooking talents with her family. Following her husband’s death in 1997, Aileen moved to Des Moines, where she enjoyed living at The Lodge of Ashworth. Her favorite activities included the pool tournaments, golfing, and modeling in the fashion shows. She subsequently moved to Fountain West.
She is survived by her son, Craig (Deb) McGarry; daughters, Linda (Jim) Lamb, Alanna (Philip) Clutter, and Erin (Roger) Engsberg; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary Oeland. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles; two sisters and two brothers.
Services will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Waterloo.
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