
Miriam Margaret Sherrard
Miriam Margaret Sherrard, 89, died March 19, 2023, at home with her loving family by her side. Her funeral was March 24 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation was at Iles Grandview Park Chapel with a Rosary recited. Memorial contributions may be given to Suncrest Hospice.
Miriam Margaret, the daughter of John and Esther (Nicolle) Murray, was born April 5, 1933, in Des Moines. Following her high school graduation, she worked at Iowa Des Moines National Bank where she met Leslie Edward Sherrard. They were married on Oct. 15, 1955.
Miriam enjoyed gardening and baking. She was skilled at sewing, embroidery and cross stitch. Miriam and her mother made a lot of the children’s clothing growing up. She also played the piano and sang in St. Joseph’s church choir.
Miriam was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children: Thomas Sherrard, Mary Patricia Sherrard, Jean Sherrard-Fifo (Kevin), Joseph Sherrard (Mary Louise), Elizabeth Sherrard, Michael Sherrard and Eileen Moncada (Juan); grandchildren: Jason Danielson, Christina Johnson, Shannon Sherrard, Mark Sherrard, Jacqueline Sherrard, Athan Moncada, Isabelle Moncada, Juan Moncada Jr., Diane Moncada, Jennifer Dodd and James Dodd; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Miriam Margaret, the daughter of John and Esther (Nicolle) Murray, was born April 5, 1933, in Des Moines. Following her high school graduation, she worked at Iowa Des Moines National Bank where she met Leslie Edward Sherrard. They were married on Oct. 15, 1955.
Miriam enjoyed gardening and baking. She was skilled at sewing, embroidery and cross stitch. Miriam and her mother made a lot of the children’s clothing growing up. She also played the piano and sang in St. Joseph’s church choir.
Miriam was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children: Thomas Sherrard, Mary Patricia Sherrard, Jean Sherrard-Fifo (Kevin), Joseph Sherrard (Mary Louise), Elizabeth Sherrard, Michael Sherrard and Eileen Moncada (Juan); grandchildren: Jason Danielson, Christina Johnson, Shannon Sherrard, Mark Sherrard, Jacqueline Sherrard, Athan Moncada, Isabelle Moncada, Juan Moncada Jr., Diane Moncada, Jennifer Dodd and James Dodd; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.