Harriet Hendrix Schoening

Harriett Luella Hendrix Schoening, the only child of James Garfield Pullman and Alta J. (Lewis) Pullman, was born on July 2, 1917 on a farm north of Silver City, Iowa. Harriett grew up in Silver City, where she graduated from the Silver City High School in 1934.

On March 20, 1937, Harriett and Shirley E. Hendrix were married. They made their home in Silver City where Shirley owned and operated the service station. Harriett and Shirley were married for 26 years, when Shirley passed away on January 7, 1963.

Harriett and Lawrence L. Schoening were married on November 22, 1966. They made their home in Silver City and Lawrence continued to farm outside of town. Harriett was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Silver City American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed caring for her home and reading. She and Lawrence were married for 36 years when Lawrence passed away on April 16, 2002.

Harriett continued to make her home in Silver City following Lawrence's death until December of 2009, when her health forced her to move to the Glen Haven Home in Glenwood, Iowa. It was there she died on June 5, 2010 at the age of 92 years, 11 months, and 3 days. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands Shirley Hendrix and Lawrence Schoening.

Harriett is survived by many good neighbors and her dear friends Bud and Shirley Carlson of Glenwood; Bob and Bev Sieck of Council Bluffs, IA; and Roger Miller of Council Bluffs.

Memorials are suggested to the Silver City American Legion Auxillary.