Iris M. Gildner, 80, of 418 Charles St. Plymouth, for the past 38 years, died of natural causes at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, 2012.
Iris was born in the Twin Lakes area of Marshall County on February 16, 1932. She was the daughter of Ralph Adam and Dorothy Belle (Johnson) Shafer.
A 1950 graduate of Argos High School, she was married to Dewey S. Gildner on December 25, 1951 in Argos. Dewey died on December 28, 1991.
Iris had worked as a retail clerk for J.C. Penney for 11 ½ years, retiring in 1995.
She was a member of the Sunrise Chapel in Plymouth, teaching Sunday School for two and three-year olds for many years. She was a Pink Lady at the old Parkview Hospital for over 20 years and collected and banked T.V. rental money for the hospital for two years and scheduled working hours for the Pink Ladies for several more years.
She said that she always enjoyed traveling, playing games on Sunday afternoons as well as reading her Bible faithfully.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband and son-in-law, Danny Stahl.
Iris is survived by two daughters and a son and daughter-in-law. Her daughters are Dana L. Stahl, Plymouth and Paula J. Hoover, Michigan City, IN. Her son David and Wendy Gildner live in Plymouth.
Six grandchildren also survive. They are: Ashley Gildner, Zachary Gildner, Angel Gildner, Bobbie Hoover, Susie Hoover and Jesse Hoover.
Four great-grandchildren survive as well, they are: Abby Hoover, Jonathan Hoover, Mark Hoover and Ashton Newell.
A brother, Ralph LaVein Shafer of Colorado Springs and a brother and sister-in-law, Harry (Diana) Gildner of Plymouth also survive.
Visitation will be held Sunday, October 21, 2012, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 22, 2012, at 10 a.m. in the Sunrise Chapel, 11802 Lincoln Hwy., Plymouth, with calling for one hour prior in the church. The Rev. Mark Allen, pastor of the church, will officiate.
Interment will be in New Oakhill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice in Iris’ memory.
Veschak Family says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Paton cousin of Bobbi Hoover says
May God be with your family at this sad time. He will walk her home. God Bless each and every one of you.
Diana Hatfield Combass says
Dana , Paula & David,
I am sorry to hear of your mother\’s passing. I remember spending alot of time at your house and walking to school every day. The greatest memory I have was when your mom worked at Tasty Freeze and we would see her when we went for lunch, while in High school. She was a very wonderful woman and will be missed very much!
Kiler and Brenda Richards says
Iris was a wonderful, gentle, loving lady. She was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her.
Heather Stutzman says
Iris was such a sweet lady. We were blessed to know her
The Stutzman Family
Kristi Stockman Kavicky says
Sorry for your loss. I will always remember her. She was my Sunday school teacher as a child and I think of her often as an adult. I hope the kids I teach can feel the love just like I did from Iris. Thank you!
Deborah Lawton says
Iris was the most sweetest, loving Christian lady that I just adored growing up in the Sunrise Chapel family, she holds very fond memories of being able to know her over all the years for me and my family. We will surely miss her wonderful personality and all her prayers for us, my heartfelt condolences to all of her family. In Christ, Deborah (Henderson) & Family.
Nancy Ames says
Iris was a very special lady , always so friendly and thoughtful. Mythoughts are with you Dana, it is never easy losing your Mother.
Rest high on that mountain Iris.
Veschak Family says
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Paton cousin of Bobbi Hoover says
May God be with your family at this sad time. He will walk her home. God Bless each and every one of you.
Diana Hatfield Combass says
Dana , Paula & David,
I am sorry to hear of your mother\’s passing. I remember spending alot of time at your house and walking to school every day. The greatest memory I have was when your mom worked at Tasty Freeze and we would see her when we went for lunch, while in High school. She was a very wonderful woman and will be missed very much!
Kiler and Brenda Richards says
Iris was a wonderful, gentle, loving lady. She was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew her.
Heather Stutzman says
Iris was such a sweet lady. We were blessed to know her
The Stutzman Family
Kristi Stockman Kavicky says
Sorry for your loss. I will always remember her. She was my Sunday school teacher as a child and I think of her often as an adult. I hope the kids I teach can feel the love just like I did from Iris. Thank you!
Deborah Lawton says
Iris was the most sweetest, loving Christian lady that I just adored growing up in the Sunrise Chapel family, she holds very fond memories of being able to know her over all the years for me and my family. We will surely miss her wonderful personality and all her prayers for us, my heartfelt condolences to all of her family. In Christ, Deborah (Henderson) & Family.
Nancy Ames says
Iris was a very special lady , always so friendly and thoughtful. Mythoughts are with you Dana, it is never easy losing your Mother.
Rest high on that mountain Iris.