Eunice Ardella Gordish

Eunice A. Gordish, 77, of Oelwein, Iowa died on Thursday morning, September 8, 2011 at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein, Iowa

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Grace United Methodist Church in Oelwein; Officiating: Rev. Connie Markle and Rev. Scott Kober;
Visitation: 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein and for one hour before the service at the church on Monday; Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa.

A Memorial Fund has been established in her name

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Eunice Ardella Smith was born on March 14, 1934 at Independence, Iowa, the daughter of Eugene A. & Doris Irene (Grover) Smith. She graduated from Independence High School in 1951. Eunice was united in marriage to Andy Gail Gordish on February 16, 1956 at New Hampton, Iowa. Eunice was a homemaker and also worked at Mercy Hospital of Franciscan Sisters in Oelwein for over 20 years. She was a former member of Grace United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and evening circle. Eunice enjoyed spending time with her family.

Eunice is survived by her 6 Children:
Ardella (Steven) Byerly of Fayette,
Annette (Jon) Turner of Fayette,
Mark (Jean) Gordish of Hudson,
Matt (Kathy) Gordish of Oelwein,
Mitch (Shelle) Gordish of Oelwein &
Audra (Jerry) Wheatley of Des Moines;
12 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren
3 Brothers: Gale R. (Diana) Smith of Macon, Missouri,
Vernon (Julie) Smith of Maynard &
Dwight A. (Charlynn) Smith of Macon, Missouri;
2 Sisters: Alma (Clifford) Schlumbohm of Stanley &
Margaret E. (Dick) Butler of Wonewoc, Wisconsin
many Nieces & Nephews and a special friend--Dee Schuler of Oelwein.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother (Erma Smith)--husband: Andy Gordish on July 17, 1993 and a brother: Loren E. Smith.