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Dolores Telshaw Obituary
West Des Moines
Dorie Telshaw, 82, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Mercy Hospital from recently diagnosed cancer. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Lutheran Church of Hope with burial at Resthaven Cemetery.
Dorie was born on April 17, 1929, the daughter of Ruben and Augusta Tostenson and raised in Kensett, Iowa. She married Francis Gordon Telshaw in 1950. Dorie attended Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls and completed her degree at Drake University. She was a school teacher in Livermore, Kelley, Pleasant Valley and Clive Elementary School in West Des Moines.
Honey loved her family very much and making a difference in children's lives through teaching. Her passion was children learning about science and nature through experiences. She was an active member at Lutheran Church of Hope and enjoyed her time with her small group Bible study. Dorie loved spending time with her friends and traveling, with recent trips to New York, Washington DC, Alaska, Grand Canyon and the Boundary Waters.
Dorie is survived by her daughter, Cyndee (Mike) Buck of West Des Moines; son, Mark (Bobbie) Telshaw of Minnetonka, MN; three grandsons, Chad (Kerry) Buck, Ryan Buck and Adam Buck and great-granddaughter, Jaedyn Buck. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother, LaVon Tostenson.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McLaren's Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lutheran Church of Hope or West Des Moines Library Friends Foundation.
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Memories and Condolences
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Michelle Dohrmann
December 21, 2011
My parents mailed me Mrs Telhaw's obituary. I just want her family to know that I remember her quite well. She was one of those teachers a kid can never forget. She was my 4th grade teacher at Clive School in 1979. It was the year after my mom died and she seemed to help me get through that year just fine. I am forever grateful. So thanks Mrs Telshaw! I now have 3 young children and I strive for a good education for them. Much in thanks to the positive teachers I had- like Mrs Telshaw, 4th grade Clive School. Peace--
Norma Hofmann
December 19, 2011
Thank you so much for taking the time to contact me and let me know of Dory's death. We had lots of fun together and enjoyed our shopping days. You have my deepest sympathy and I know you will miss your mom very much. Love, Norma Hofmann
Jonna LaToure
December 16, 2011
This fall I had the honor and pleasure of working with Honey at an event for one day. In just that day her personality, humor, kindness, willingness to help others was clear... With prayers for Cyndee and family.
Peggy Ostrander
December 15, 2011
It was pleasure and honor to teach with Dorie at Clive Elementary. She loved to inspire children to learn. I will always remember her special giggle and that twinkle in her eye. I will miss her. I am praying for your family.
Carolyn Stroh
December 14, 2011
We will miss her greatly at WPCI, she was adored. As a friend I will miss her smile and positive atitude. My sympathy and prayers are with her family.
Judy Chamat
December 14, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of Mrs. Telshaw. We are a Clive family who remembers Mrs. Telshaw fondly; she will be missed. What a wonderful teacher for so many children!
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family,
The Nabil Chamat Family
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