Wheeler, Bibiana N. 1949-2009

GUSTAF, WHEELER

Posted By: James E Mincks (email)
Date: 8/19/2009 at 21:00:00

Bibiana N. Wheeler, 59, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 9, 1949 in Truk, Micronesia to Maria and Walter Gustaf. Bibiana was co-owner of the Highland Park Hardware Store with her husband, Bill. She loved being with her family. Bibiana enjoyed playing bingo, video games and baby-sitting her grandchildren. She will be missed by all who loved her.

Bibiana is survived by her husband, Bill; her children, Archie, Mark, Felisa, Jennifer (Joe) Khanthavongsa, and Elizabeth; her six grandchildren; her sisters, Marcy, and Roses; her brothers, Alonso, Promise, Richard, Robinson and Nelson; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Phyllis and Jim Wheeler. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday with a scripture service at 6 p.m. at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th, Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercy Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in loving memory of Bibiana.

taken from the Des Moines Register, Saturday, August 15, 2009, Metro section, page 7B.