In Memory

"Memory is a form of immortality. Those you remember

never die. They continue to walk and talk with you;

their influence is with you always"

May we keep our classmates and teachers in our hearts

so they may live on through each of us.

Published in the Des Moines Register February 24, 2010

DALE ROBERTS

Clive

Dale Roberts, 60, died Friday, February 19, 2010
at Methodist West Hospital.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 26, 2010 at
Westover Funeral Home, 6337 Hickman Road, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 1 p.m.
at Point of Grace Church, 305 NE Dartmoor Dr., Waukee, IA,
with burial following at the Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Dale was born March 3, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa.
He graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines.
Dale later graduated from Dakota State University (formerly General Beatle)
in Madison, South Dakota.
He is survived by his children,
Nathan (Kathy) Roberts, Nicole Dailey and Amanda (Mike Bos) Roberts;
grandchildren, Tom and Zachary Roberts;
mother, Beverly Roberts; sister, Jacque (Gene) Fuller;
and brothers, Ted (Suzanne) Roberts, and Dan (Jane) Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Roberts.

Published in the Des Moines Register December 7, 2008

WILLIAM JAMES ANWYL

West Des Moines

William James Anwyl, 59, passed away on
Friday, December 05, 2008
at the VA Medical Center in Knoxville, Iowa.
He was the son of Lyle & Irene Anwyl.
A service in his honor will be held on
Monday, December 8, 2008 at 1 p.m.
at the Merle Hay Funeral Home in Des Moines.
Memorials may be directed to the
Shriner's Childrens Hospital of your choice.

Published in the Des Moines Register September 24, 2008

Dr. Charles C. Joss

Sioux Rapids

Dr. Charles C. Joss of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died
at 10:08 a.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2008.
Death was of natural causes.

Dr. Joss was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 13, 1921.
He attended McKinley High School and graduated from Coe College
in March 1943. Following college graduation he attended the
Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia and was commissioned a
2nd Lt. He transferred to the Army Air Force and was assigned
as a pilot to the 14th Air Force in the China-Burma-India Theater.
He was awarded the Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross and the
Chinese Breast Order. He retired from the Iowa National Guard in 1974
with the rank of Lt. Colonel.

He was united in marriage with Meta E. Pensel of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri on November 10, 1944.
From this union were born three children, David, Barbara and Susan.

Dr. Joss served the public schools of Iowa for 38 years,
1946-1984, as teacher, coach, principal and superintendent.
His career in education included service in the communities of
Anamosa, Olewein, Fairfield, West Des Moines, Calmar- Dubuque
and Sioux Rapids. His Ph.D. was earned at the University of Iowa in 1969.
He served as President of Iowa Secondary Principals in 1962-1963
and was a member of the Iowa State Education, the National Education Assn.
and the Walt Whitman Club. His hobbies included gardening, fishing,
boating, flying, motorcycling and snowmobiling.

He is survived by his wife, Meta of Sioux Rapids, son, David
of Monument, Colorado, daughter, Susan Joss of Lakeport, California
and three grandsons: Matthew, Patrick and Joe. He was preceded
in death by parents, Fred and Clara Joss,
daughter, Barbara Will of Oklahoma City,
brother, Fred Joss of Las Vegas
and sister, Freda Hoskins of Las Vegas, Nevada.

The body was cremated and a Memorial Service
held September 18 in Sioux Rapids.

BARB JOSS

Published in The Oklahoman September 5, 2008

Oklahoma City

Barbara Ann Will, age 59, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away
on Tuesday, September 2, 2008. She was born on March 15, 1949,
in Anamosa, Iowa, to Dr. Charles and Meta Joss. She has lived in
Oklahoma City since 1983. She had three children, Matthew, Patrick,
and Joseph. She has a granddaughter, Madelyn.

She grew up in Iowa and graduated from West Des Moines High School.
Barbara completed her Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from Iowa State University,
completed additional continuing education at University of Central Oklahoma
and most recently obtained a second Master's Degree at Southern Nazarene University in 1998.
Barbara worked for the Mid-Del School District as a Special Education Teacher
at several schools since 1988 and most recently at Traub Elementary.
She had a passion for the students she taught and assisted in Special Olympics in the past.
Barbara enjoyed reading, developing curriculum for her students,
and had great fun with anything humorous. Her greatest job and proudest moments
centered around her three sons. Barbara also had a great love for dogs.

She is survived by her parents, Dr. Charles and Meta Joss of Sioux Rapids, IA
brother, David Joss of Monument, CO sister, Susan Joss of Lakeport, CA
sons and daughters-in-law, Matthew and Yumari Will of Edmond, Patrick and Dawn Will of Edmond,
and Joseph Will of Oklahoma City and granddaughter, Madelyn Will of Oklahoma City.
She had many great friends and co-workers from Oklahoma City to the state of Iowa.
''We love you Mom and will miss you very much!''

Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the:
Barbara Will Memorial Fund, c/o Traub Elementary, 6500 SE 15 Street, Midwest City, OK 73110.
This fund is established to provide school necessities
ranging from supplies to meal assistance for students of the elementary.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 11:00 AM,
at St. Lukes United Methodist Church
in the Watchorn Chapel, 222 NW 15 Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73103.

Published in the Des Moines Register May 27, 2008

LINDA GRANDQUIST WERMERSEN

West Des Moines

On Saturday, May 24, the rain halted and the clouds separated to welcome their newest angel.
Linda Wermersen, 59, died peacefully after her 2-year battle with breast cancer.

Although Linda was taken too soon, her life was filled with joy.
Some of her passions were decorating, gardening, and racquetball.
But one of her greatest joys were her years as "Nana".
She spent her life reaching out, collecting special people and pulling them close.
Her contagious smile, red hair and fiery spirit will be missed by many.

She is survived by her husband Gary of 39 years;
daughters, Tiffany Blazenko (Steve), Tricia White (Dan), Tamme Wermersen;
her five grandchildren, Ellen, Samuel and Will Blazenko and Jacqueline and Joseph White;
her parents, John and Harriett Grandquist;
three brothers, Ted (Theresa) Grandquist, Jeff Grandquist, Jim (Sue) Grandquist;
eight nieces and nephews, along with countless good friends and extended family.

Her family will receive friends at McLaren's Funeral Home in West Des Moines
from 5 to 8 pm on Wednesday. A special celebration of her life with personal stories
will begin at 7:00. Services will be Thursday, May 29 at 10:30 am
at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in West Des Moines.

Contributions may be made to the Linda Wermersen Memorial Fund,
c/o T. White, 7854 Dakota Circ, WDM, IA 50266.

published in the Des Moines Register on April 19, 2007

ANNE M. JUNEAU 

published in the Des Moines Register on March 26, 2007

LYLE G. ANWYL 

8/5/2006 - West Des Moines

Published on August 7, 2006. Harry Charles Simon, 57,
passed away suddenly at home, Saturday, August 5, 2006.
Funeral Services . . . held 1 p.m., Monday at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
Burial . . . at Jewish Glendale Cemetery.

Harry was born in Des Moines, Iowa to
David and Ruth (Steinway) Simon. He was a
graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison
and the Owner of Simon Auto Service ,Tire and Cellular.

He was a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue,
President Elect of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines
and a board member of Hospice of Central Iowa.

Survivors include his wife, Suzann of West Des Moines;
his sons, Mitchell of New York, NY and
Morgan of Chicago, IL; his mother, Ruth Simon of Des Moines;
his sister, Marilyn (Barry) Freund of Morgan Hill, CA
and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death
by his father, David Simon.

Memorial contributions may be made to
Tifereth Israel Synagogue, The Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines,
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or Hospice of Central Iowa.

ROBERT (BOBBY) CRAIG BEAVERS

11/20/2004 - West Des Moines

published on March 23, 2005. Robert (Bobby) Craig Beavers died March 20
at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral services . . . 10 a.m. Thursday, March 24
at Covenant Presbyterian Church, followed by a 3 p.m. graveside service at
Evergreen Cemetery in Lineville, IA. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today,
March 23 at the funeral home, with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m.

Robert graduated from Valley High School in 1967 and was involved in high school plays
and All State Choir. He worked at John Deere in Ankeny and was a member of
Westgate Adelphic Masonic Lodge and Covenant Presbyterian Church. Robert enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He loved music and playing Bluegrass and Country music.

Robert is survived by his parents, Robert and Barbara; brother, Kirk (Michele);
sister, Karyl Jones; nephew, Chris; nieces, Tara and Lindsay; great-nephew, Taylor;
and great-niece, Emmily. He was preceded in death by his mother, Letha.
Memorials can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

MARY LOU KIRK

WEST DES MOINES - published on November 29, 2004
Mary Lou Kirk, 75, of West Des Moines and formerly of Atlantic, IA passed
away Friday, November 26, 2004 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines after an
extended illness. She had lived at Wesley Acres for about a year.

Mary Lou was born on January 4, 1929 in Atlantic, IA to Hale and Romaine
(Marker) Kirk. She was an honor student at Atlantic High School graduating
in 1946. She attended Simpson College in Indianola. Following graduation she
taught English and Speech in Mapleton, IA and Denison, IA from 1950 - 1960.
She earned her M.A degree in English and Library Science at the University
of Iowa in Iowa City. She then moved to West Des Moines in 1960 where she
was media specialist at Valley High School and chairperson of the Media
Department in the West Des Moines school.

She was a member of the West Des Moines Methodist Church and capably served
on many committees. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Delta Kappa
Gamma Women Educators, member of PEO, Chapter CJ, Charter member of Alpha
Delta Chapter in Northwest Iowa, held a number of offices in Tau Chapter in
Des Moines and held several state offices in this organization receiving
Outstanding Achievement State Award in 1997, and was a past President of the
Iowa Media Association. She was a member of the National, Iowa State, and
West Des Moines Education Associations during her teaching career and a
member of the West Des Moines and Des Moines area Retired School Personnel
Associations. She helped organize the first Valley Chapter of the National
Honor Society and was the first sponsor of that organization. She also
sponsored Future Teachers Association (FTA) for many years and retired from
teaching in 1989.

Mary Lou enjoyed collecting Hummel figures, following Hawkeye football and
basketball, and Valley High School sports and activities.

She is survived by her cousin, Marjorie (Harold) Johnson of Lewis, IA and
their four daughters and families. Also a cousin's wife, Edith Hofmeister of
Lewis and her family.

Preceding her in death were her parents; also cousins, Calbert and George
Marker; and Frank Hofmeister Jr., formerly of the Lewis, IA area.

There will be visitation today from 4 to 6 p.m. at McLaren's Chapel.
Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at West Des Moines Methodist
Church. Cremation will follow and ashes will be interred at the Atlantic
Cemetery in Atlantic, IA.

Memorials are suggest to the West Des Moines Methodist Church
or Dollars for Scholars c/o Valley High School in West Des Moines.

MARK WILSON GLASENER

Mark Wilson Glasener, 55, Overland Park, KS, passed away
August 1, 2004, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Savannah, GA, after
a brave battle with cancer. Memorial services were 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, August 7, 2004, at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W.
127th, Overland Park, KS. Private graveside services. In lieu
of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be
made to the American Cancer Society, 6700 Antioch, Overland
Park, KS 66204.

Mark was born May 29, 1949, in Mansfield, OH. He was an
Iowa State University graduate and was an ATO Fraternity
member. He was with Federated Insurance Companies for 29
years and was a member of CPCU, CCLA. Mark was also on the
Kansas City Claim Managers' Council and Chairman of the
Missouri Joint Underwriting Board. He was an avid runner.
During his 12 years in Kansas City, he participated in annual
runs throughout the city, including the Trolly Run and Rib Run.

Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Glasener.

Survivors include his wife, Tanja, of 25 years this
October, daughter, Kelsey, 21, son, Michael, 16, all of
Overland Park, KS; father, Robert Glasener; sister, Marsha
Fleishner of Mansfield, OH; and numerous other family members.

ROBERT JAMES WALDRON, JR.

Robert was born in Des Moines and lived most of his
life in West Des Moines. He was an engineer for
Northwestern Bell, Qwest and most recently Titan.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, a member of
the American Legion and Post Commander of VFW Post #8879.
He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Robert liked to cook and do carpentry work. He enjoyed
sports and golfing and loved animals, especially his cats.

He is survived by his son, Justin Waldron of Denver, CO;
loving companion, Deborah Buse of West Des Moines and her
daughter, Lori Buse of Myrtle Beach, SC;
father, R.J. Waldron, Sr. of West Des Moines;
brother, Michael Waldron of West Des Moines;
sisters, Deborah Davis of West Des Moines,
Shelley Moyer of Castle Rock, CO, and Mary Waldron
and Megan Waldron, both of West Des Moines;
aunt, Goldie Havel of West Des Moines;
cousin, Dennis Havel of Laurie, MO;
and many nieces, nephews, other
family members and friends. He was preceded
in death by his grandparents, his mother, Esther,
and two uncles.

Visitation and Rosary were held at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church on March 24th and burial was at St. John's Cemetery
in Cumming, Iowa.

SUSAN WHITAKER PAULSON

Susan helped bring us together as a class of alumni with

her loving energetic work for reunions and this web site.

Published 12/11/2003. Mrs. Susan Lynn Whitaker Paulson, 54,
passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at her home.
She was born on May 2, 1949 to the late Maurice Dennis and Esther Smith Whitaker
in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mrs. Whitaker was a graduate of Valley High School in West Des Moines
and remained active in the Alumni Association. She graduated from
the American Institute of Business and was active in PEO in Iowa.

Surviving are her husband, Don Paulson of the home,
one daughter, Erika Paulson of Rhode Island
and one son, Ryan Paulson of Winston-Salem, NC.
A services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 12
at Parklawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Winston-Salem, NC,
with the Dr. Ray Hamilton officiating. The family will receive friends
one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Valley High School
c/o Jerry Kinney, 2625 Vine St. Building B #213, Des Moines, Iowa 50265.

FERNE CLAYTON

Ferne E. Clayton, 94, of Mitchellville
died of a heart ailment Friday at
Mitchellville Care Center. . . . burial
at Waukee Cemetery.

Miss Clayton was born in Van Meter
and had lived in Waukee most of her life
before moving to Mitchellville. She was a
retired teacher. She was a member of Waukee
Women's Club and enjoyed gardening, flowers
and watching University of Iowa Hawkeyes
basketball games.

One nephew survives.

MR. CHUCK NEUBAUER

Legendary high school coach Chuck Neubauer, who led girls'
basketball teams to the state tournament in a record five
decades, has died.

Neubauer, who lived in Urbandale and was 80 years old,
died of a stroke Monday night. Services will be held
at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Urbandale.

His remarkable coaching career included back-to-back state
titles at Gladbrook in 1959 and 1960.

Neubauer had a 581-155 record in 32 seasons. His first trip
to state came in 1949 at Guthrie Center. He led West Des
Moines Valley to a runner-up finish in 1965. He retired after
leading Harlan to state three times: in 1979, 1982 and 1985.

Neubauer's coaching motto was hustle.

"If he would ease up on them, the players would say they
wanted the 'old coach' back," Lincoln coach Jerry
Schartner said. "He was always very intense in practice."

He was one of the few coaches to take both boys' and girls'
teams to state. Neubauer led Jamaica to the boys'
tournament in 1956. He also led girls' golf and tennis teams
to state and was a Drake Relays official for 26 years.

His career also included stops at Seymour and Lamoni.

Neubauer is survived by his wife, Celesta, son Glenn
of Westminster, Colo., daughters Roxanne Lewis of Phoenix
and Denise Hancock of Des Moines.

DENNIS VAN DER HORST

After his initial diagnosis and
surgery, he took an alternative
treatment approach that was very
unorthodox. It was very successful
at first, but in January of '99
the cancer had reappeared having spread
to his adrenal glands and back.
His condition was considered terminal, and
shortly after Denny and Diane went to
Mexico for two months to try an
experimental treatment.

When this failed, they made a personal
decision to share the news with only
family members. Home hospice was setup,
and there Denny died with his extended
family at his side.

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