Shirley Tellis
February 04, 2011
Shirley Tellis, 80, died peacefully February 4, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Home.
Shirley was born December 11, 1930, in Rolfe Iowa, to Adah and John Marchant.
She worked for many years at CDS Communications before her retirement.
Shirley is survived by her daughter, Merlene (Bob) Ackelson, three grandsons, and five siblings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merle Tells; parents; and one brother.
Burial will occur at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. A memorial service will follow in the spring.
Online condolences can be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Wilma Marchant & family
02/09/2011
So sorry for your loss.
Carol Holmes
02/08/2011
So sorry to hear that Shirley has passed away. I've known Shirley (& Merle) for over 30 years through the VFW Auxiliary. Shirley loved the VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids MI where she had lived when she was a child and I always think of Shirley when National Home is mentioned. Shirley worked tirelessly for the VFW & Auxiliary over the years - at Beaverdale Post where she was President for many years and she helped with the reports at the end of the year, in 5th District as President and chairman. On the State level, she was chairman for many things including July Council. I remember hearing stories about her and Bob Waterbury having "some sort of pillow" fights at National conventions.
I traveled some with Shirley when she was district President and we always filled travel time with chatter about everything. When I visited her last summer, we talked about the Auxiliaries because she was still getting general orders information every month from the State.
She is with Merle now and no longer struggling with pain. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Beverly A. White, Secretary to the VFW 5th Distric
02/08/2011
You are in our prayers as you deal with the death of your mother, Shirley.
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5th District would like to send a memorial for your mother. She was a very dear lady and President of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5th District for several years.
I have left my e-mail and home address with the funeral home.
Please contact me at your convenience.
Beverly A. White, Secretary to the VFW 5th District Ladies Auxiliary