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Irene Sarah Taylor Wheeler

Birth	:	3 Oct 1920 Grimes, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Jun 2021 Grimes, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sunny Hill Cemetery, Grimes, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6833000, -93.7893982
Plot	:	Section 3 Lot 10 Row 2
Description	:	Sarah Irene Taylor Osborne Wheeler passed away peacefully June 17, 2021, she lived for 100 years, 8 months and 13 days. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 21, at First Presbyterian Church in Grimes. Burial will follow at Sunny Hill Cemetery. Irene was born October 3, 1920 in a farmhouse south of Grimes. Sarah was one of five children born to Harry and Edna (Osterhout) Taylor of Grimes. She preferred to be called by her middle name, Irene. Irene graduated from Grimes Community School in 1938. While on a trip to... Read More	Sarah Irene Taylor Osborne Wheeler passed away peacefully June 17, 2021, she lived for 100 years, 8 months and 13 days. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 21, at First Presbyterian Church in Grimes. Burial will follow at Sunny Hill Cemetery. Irene was born October 3, 1920 in a farmhouse south of Grimes. Sarah was one of five children born to Harry and Edna (Osterhout) Taylor of Grimes. She preferred to be called by her middle name, Irene. Irene graduated from Grimes Community School in 1938. While on a trip to California, Irene went on a blind date with William "Cap" Osborne, three weeks later they were united in Marriage in March of 1939. Irene and Cap settled back in Iowa on the family farm. To this union was born three daughters, Beverly, and twin girls, Shirley and Sharon. They raised chickens, geese and ducks and operated the Osborne Hatchery, along with row crops and dairy cattle. Cap and Irene also both worked at the Grimes Canning Factory at night and would come home and milk cows early in the morning. Irene was a wonderful mother, always sewing clothes for the girls and doing their hair. Irene was known to have a huge garden and especially enjoyed growing tomatoes. Upon retirement Irene and Cap built a home in the town of Grimes and enjoyed traveling to see family in California, Alabama and many other places. Cap passed away in 1977. Irene then married a longtime family friend, Jerry Wheeler in 1979. Irene and Jerry enjoyed traveling together and wintered in Texas for many years. Irene was a member for the Grimes School PTA, founder of the Plus 40 Club and was involved in the Polk City Chapter of Eastern Star. Irene was a lifelong member of the Grimes Presbyterian Church and participated in many Harvest Home dinners and Ladies Aid activities. Irene was famous for her homemade pies. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Beverly Kelly (Mason) of Tacoma, WA: Shirley Shipley and Sharan Kramer, both of Grimes. Step-daughters, Sharon Scott (Joe) of Gilbert AZ, Georgia Wright (Ed) of Ankeny, Grandkids, Mike Kelly, Stephanie Kramer-Myles (Antonio), Leanne Reiste (Steve), Sarah Kramer (Edward). Ste grandkids, Todd Wright, Tim Wright, Nicole Scott and Byron Scott. Great-grandkids, Laura Reist and Jared Reiste and many step grandkids and step great-grandkids. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Harry Taylor, Jr. Dale Taylor, Glen Taylor and sister, Grace LaFee, Her husband Cap, husband Jerry, step daughter, Roberta Kerns and four sons-in-law, Pete Limprecht, Jim Kelly, Ron Kramer, Leroy Shipley and grandson, Charles Kelly. The family will receive friends from 5 - 7 p.m Sunday at Iles Brandt Chapel in Dallas Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Grimes First Presbyterian Church, Grimes Fire and Rescue or MercyOne Hospice in Johnston. ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES BRANDT CHAPEL

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Irene Sarah Taylor Wheeler's memorial is located at: Sunny Hill Cemetery, Grimes, Polk County, USA.
When did Irene Sarah Taylor Wheeler death?
Irene Sarah Taylor Wheeler death on 17 Jun 2021 in Grimes, Polk County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.6833000
Longitude: -93.7893982

Family Members:

Parent

Harry J Taylor

(1875 - 1965)

Edna Osterbert Taylor

(1881 - 1953)

Spouse

W C Osborne

(1909 - 1977)

Siblings

Robert Norton Taylor

(unknow - 1908)

Dale W Taylor

(1912 - 1984)

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