Halcyone I. Streepy's Obituary
Halcyone Streepy, age 93 of Des Moines, Iowa died Sunday evening, December 30, 2007 at University Park Nursing Home in Des Moines.
Halcyone was born December 21, 1914, the daughter of Markus and Mary (Ervin) Moriarty in Cincinnati, Iowa. She married Arthur Streepy in January of 1937 in Memphis, Missouri. He preceded her in death in December of 1990. After graduating from high school, Halcyone took college training in the education field. She spent 14 years teaching in the Appanoose County area. After retiring from teaching, Halcyone spent almost 7 years as a postmaster in Cincinnati, Iowa. Along with working, Halcyone stayed busy at home, raising her children and helping Arthur with the chores on their farm Northwest of Cincinnati. She enjoyed quilting and reading. Halcyone was a member of the First Christian Church in Cincinnati. During her time as a member, she was a Sunday school teacher at the church. Halcyone was also a member of PEO and the Rebekah Lodge in Cincinnati.
Halcyone is survived by her two children, Rae (Bob) Streepy and Mike (Paula) Streepy all of Des Moines, Iowa; five grandchildren, Kara Beery of Des Moines, Iowa, Denise Streepy of Baxter, Iowa, James Streepy of Des Moines, Iowa, Kaleb Streepy-Wheeler of Des Moines, and John Matchinsky of Des Moines; seven great grandchildren; four brothers, Donald Moriarty of Cincinnati, Iowa, Arley (Bette) Moriarty of Gilroy, Iowa, Jack (Helen) Moriarty of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Larry (Jerri) Moriarty of Gillette, Wyoming; a sister, Mary Smith of State College, Pennsylvania. Halcyone was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Arthur; three brothers, Murl, Wayne, and Max Moriarty; and a sister, Roma Reeves.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM, Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the First Christian Church in Cincinnati, Iowa, with Pastor Kay Singley officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday with the family present from 6-8 PM at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home, Centerville, Iowa. A memorial has been established to the Cincinnati Volunteer Fire Department and may be left at or mailed to the Thomas Lange Funeral Home, 1900 S. 18th St., Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be left online at www.thomaslangefuneralhome.com.
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