Sheila Rooney
June 23, 1950 ~ June 4, 2017
Sheila Marie Rooney, 66, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. Gathering of Family and Friends: 3:00-5:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tim; children, Colin, Noel (Kim), and Callie; grandchildren, Aurora and Iris; sister, Jane; and many nieces and nephews.
Sheila survived four and one half years with COPD and Emphysema after receiving a prognosis of six months to live. The family wants to thank the caring members of St. Luke's Home Hospice team whose help was invaluable.
She was a person who liked to stay busy. Over 40 years of her life were spent with co-workers at Schneider Electric, formerly Square D. Simple things and her family meant the world to her.
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents; aunts and uncles.
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Tim and family,
Thinking of all of you. I have such fond memories of Sheila and my visits with her, as well. I hope the love and support of family and friends will provide strength and peace to all of you during these difficult days.
Julie Bobzien, hospice nurse
Tim and family,
Thinking of all of you today. I have such fond memories of Sheila and my visits with her, as well.
I hope the love and support of family and friends will give you strength and peace during these difficult days.
Julie Bobzien, former hospice nurse
Tim and family, Thinking of you all at this difficult time. We have fond memories of watching the fireworks with Sheila, you and the kids at our house many years. -Our deepest sympathy .
Lu and Tod Serbousek and family
Tim Rooney, so sorry to hear about Sheila. It seems like such a short time ago we all enjoyed the Decorah area spring weather for your wedding. Sheila may have been slight in build but tougher than most people. Thinking of all of you and sending up a good vibe for Sheila and all of you.
Love ya Mark Cuddy and Kitty Sheehan
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sheila. I worked with her at Square D Co. for many years. She was such a sweet lady. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Helen Yeisley
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sheila. I worked with her and we all hung around together in our single days. Sheila, Judy and Joann. She was quite a nice friend and worker. My prayers and thought go out to her family. Remember all the great times together. Jan Philipp
Tim, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May all your wonderful memories bring comfort and joy. Denny and Gary Neto
Tim and Family — we are so saddened to hear of Sheila’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Ed and Carol Williams