The Life of MILDRED W MARQUIS
Mildred W. Marquis passed away on August 10, 2016 after a beautiful life of over 100 years. She was born on May 27, 1916 in Des Moines and was a faithful eastside resident.
Mildred graduated from East High School in 1932 at the age of 16. Her career paths included profit and not profit business. She held secretarial positions for multiple State of Iowa’s Legislative Representatives and served as co-owner and bookkeeper for the family’s electrical business: Marquis Electric, for many years.
She is survived by her son, Harry Marquis (Norene); daughter-in-law, Carol Marquis; grandchildren, David A. Marquis (Yuko), Kathryn Soll (Wade), Andy Marquis and Christy Ross (Adam); great-grandchildren, Bobby Marquis, Jillian Ross, Daichi, Miyabi, Sakurako Marquis and Addilynn Ross.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years; sons, Roy and David; and grandson, Robert.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines with visitation from 2:00 – 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Highland Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made payable to ARL of Central Iowa or to Hospice of Central Iowa.
Mildred graduated from East High School in 1932 at the age of 16. Her career paths included profit and not profit business. She held secretarial positions for multiple State of Iowa’s Legislative Representatives and served as co-owner and bookkeeper for the family’s electrical business: Marquis Electric, for many years.
She is survived by her son, Harry Marquis (Norene); daughter-in-law, Carol Marquis; grandchildren, David A. Marquis (Yuko), Kathryn Soll (Wade), Andy Marquis and Christy Ross (Adam); great-grandchildren, Bobby Marquis, Jillian Ross, Daichi, Miyabi, Sakurako Marquis and Addilynn Ross.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years; sons, Roy and David; and grandson, Robert.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines with visitation from 2:00 – 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Highland Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made payable to ARL of Central Iowa or to Hospice of Central Iowa.