Iris Evelyn Moen
May 09, 1923 - May 26, 2010
Obituary
MADISON-Iris E. Moen passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center. She was born on May 9, 1923, the daughter of Arthur and Lucile (Wyrick) George. Iris graduated from Madison East High School. She was united in marriage to Giles E. Moen on Aug. 16, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa. She worked at Research Products. Iris was a Madison local artist. She began her career as an artist at the first Art Fair on the Square. It was during one of the art fairs that Governor Warren Knowles purchased a painting from her and presented it to a Chinese Dignitary. Iris was offered a scholarship by John Stuart Curry, the first artist in residence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While in high school, she worked on a mural that is still hanging in Lapham Elementary School. In later years, Iris continued inspiring young artists by being a mentor at several elementary schools. She was an active lifetime member of Parkside Presbyterian Church. Iris belonged to MARC and was an advocate for those with mental disabilities. She is survived by her daughters, Bonny Stendahl of Kimball, Neb., and Cynthia Reed of Poynette; grandchildren, Olise (Alex) Matsunaga, Amira (Dale) Moore, Derek Brosier, Heather (Marjoe) Martino and Stuart (Melissa) Reed; two great-grandsons, 10 great-granddaughters; sister, Sybil (James) Gilbert of Madison; sisters-in-law, Pat George of Ankeny, Iowa and Helen George of Okee; and many nieces and nephews. Iris was preceded in death by her husband, Giles; son, Ronald; infant son; parents; brothers, Ralph, Francis, Earl, Samuel, Wray and Gene; and sisters, Cecil, Mabel and infant sister. Funeral services will be held at PARKSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 4002 Lien Rd, Madison, at 11 a.m on Saturday, May 29, 2010, with the Rev. Calvin Harfst presiding. Private burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. The family would like to extend a special thank you to wonderful friends, Rita and Jan Jackson.
Cemetery:
Private burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Visitation:
A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at PARKSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 4002 Lien Rd, Madison, at 11 a.m on Saturday, May 29, 2010, with the Rev. Calvin Harfst presiding.
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Amira Moore
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We love and miss you Grandma, may you fly with the Angels.
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Grams:
You are always in our hearts and will forever be a part of us.
"You are my lucky star!"
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Gehrig, Olivia, Alex & Lise Matsunaga
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Ann Himsel Dettwiler
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Dearest cousins...
It is 10:47 a.m. on the day of your Mom's/Grandma's funeral. I just now saw the obituary and am SO sorry I can't be there with you. I've said prayers for you all as you cherish the beautiful, artful, loving life you all shared. I remember regular visits of your Mom and Dad (and you!) to Mt. Horeb -- which were tremendously appreciated by my parents (Howdy and Georgia) and us! God bless her gentle nature and may those granddaughters wear hats of style always in honor of their beloved grandmother. She was a special flower!
Love, Ann
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Mary Jo Brinkmann
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My husband Ron, and I were up north at our cabin for the past two weeks near Phillips, WI. We just arrived home tonight and I found an e-mail from my sister Ann with a forward to the Gunderson Funeral Home concerning Iris's death.
You have our deepest sympathy. We have many warm memories with visits with Iris, Giles, and Lyle and Aunt Nellie and Uncle Issac. They all were very special cousins to us!
Knowing Iris was under the care of Hospice tells me that she had good care in her last few days.
Our deepest sympathy to you all in your loss. Mary Jo Brinkmann