Ardith Elaine Theophilus

Ardith Elaine Theophilus, 82, returned home on Sunday July 16, 2023. Services will be held Friday, July 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines followed by burial at Chapel Hill Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Dr. in Des Moines following burial.

Ardy was born to Lucille (Conry) and Harold Witry in Waterloo, Iowa on April 22, 1941. In her adolescence just outside of Waterloo, Iowa she attended Hudson High School. Then in her adult years she found her career in customer service as an administrator, most notably with Wells Fargo Bank and Mortgage. She married her husband, Morgan Theophilus, and made their home in Urbandale, Iowa. Combining her three children and his three children together as a beautiful family.

Ardy was a member of St. Mary of Nazareth Choir, where she combined her passion for singing with her devotion to God. Her other interests included watching baseball and football. Ardy was an avid Iowa State Football fan and their mascot being her favorite bird was a bonus.

Ardy was preceded in death by her husband, Morgan; parents, Lucille and Harold; and three of her bothers, Bernie (Mary) Witry, Bill Witry, and Bob (Darleen) Witry.

Ardy is survived by her children, Jeff (Sue) Warnell, Jami (Alan) Smoldt, and Chris Warnell; her step-children, Brad (Dotty) Theophilus, David (Gwen) Theophilus, and Christy (Rob) Devick; along with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude's of Memphis.

Condolences can be submitted online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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