Liddell, Eilene - 1917-2012

ALWAIS, GAINES, JONES, LIDDELL

Posted By: Polk volunteer
Date: 8/28/2024 at 13:50:47

Eilene Liddell, born in Bevier, Missouri on October 30, 1917 passed away in Houston, Texas on June 28, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her husband William L. Liddell, her brother Russell Jones, her brother's in law Arnold Liddell, Kenneth (Joe) Liddell, sister in law Peg Liddell, and niece Barbara Gaines.
She is survived by her son W. Thomas Liddell of Houston Texas, grandchildren Amber Alwais, Lt Col. Jason T Liddell, Brent Liddell, son in law Randy Alwais, daughter in law Deborah Liddell, brother Norman Jones, and her three great grandsons, Jacob, Joshua, and Jackson.
Eilene's life was filled with activity and joy. Eilene and her husband ran Liddell Distributing Company which made wholesale sales to stores and customers across Iowa for over 20 years. She was an active parishioner at All Saints Parish for over fifty years. Eilene loved her lake home at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, where she water skied until she was 72 years of age. After her husband's death, Eilene worked at the Des Moines Housing Authority for more than 20 years serving the needs and creating homes for hundreds of elderly Iowans. An involved member of the Des Moines Community, Eilene served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Salvation Army, the Garden Club, and other civic organizations.
Eilene moved to Houston, Texas in 2009 to be close to her family. The family is especially appreciative to Anna Vides who became not only Eilene's helper, but her friend and companion. A funeral mass will be held at All Saints Church on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Published in Des Moines (IA) Register; Monday, July 2, 2012, page 11A