Thelma I. Worden
Thelma Inez (Livezey) Worden, 99, died June 13, 2022, at Independence Village in Waukee. Thelma was born in Grinnell. She graduated from Searsboro High School and earned a secretarial science degree from Drake University. She enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1943 and was stationed in Miami, where she met her future husband, Robert Worden. Thelma received an honorable discharge in 1945. She and Bob were married that year.
Thelma and Bob lived in Marshalltown and relocated to Urbandale in 1963. Thelma volunteered many hours as a two-time president of PTA, Mercy Hospital Guild member, Cub Scout den mother, Census enumerator and office worker, Chairman of Election Polls for more than 20 years, secretary for the Blood Bank of Iowa and secretary for Schering Plough for 20 years. She was also active in the St. Pius X parish in Urbandale.
Thelma is survived by her children, John (Beverly) Worden, Mary Beth (Tom) Horton and Martha (Clair) Sumner; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Walter (Pat) Livezey; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband and five siblings. Services were June 22 at Iles Westover Chapel. A military committal service was held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.
Thelma and Bob lived in Marshalltown and relocated to Urbandale in 1963. Thelma volunteered many hours as a two-time president of PTA, Mercy Hospital Guild member, Cub Scout den mother, Census enumerator and office worker, Chairman of Election Polls for more than 20 years, secretary for the Blood Bank of Iowa and secretary for Schering Plough for 20 years. She was also active in the St. Pius X parish in Urbandale.
Thelma is survived by her children, John (Beverly) Worden, Mary Beth (Tom) Horton and Martha (Clair) Sumner; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Walter (Pat) Livezey; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her husband and five siblings. Services were June 22 at Iles Westover Chapel. A military committal service was held at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.