Faye Mayer

Faye Mayer, 84, of Des Moines, passed away on January 22, 2023. She lived at home in the last years of life with family and loved ones close by. Faye was born on March 25, 1938, to Arnold and Laura Greathouse, in Pekin, IL. She grew up surrounded by family and friends that she always felt fortunate to keep in her life. After graduating from Pekin High School, in 1956, Faye went on to study education at Bradley University, in Peoria. She taught at the middle school level for several years until she made a move to focus on her family. But she never lost her curiosity and love to be a lifelong learner, traits she passed on to her children. Faye met the love of her life, George Mayer. They wed and raised two children together, two sons; as well as shared the love for her step children. Faye and George went on to start a business of their own when they moved to Des Moines, in 1980. MGN, Inc was a manufacturer of window coverings in their suburb of Urbandale, Iowa and they were successful in business until they retired after 25 years. Faye dedicated herself to being a wonderful mother and foundation of our family. She involved herself in our school activities. She got us to every practice and cheered on every team we played for. She took us to new experiences and to learn new things. She ensured we were curious about the world around us. She loved adventure and travel. She taught us to explore. And she taught us to be kind to others. She loved the opportunity to meet those we would call friends and readily made them her own. She loved to joke and laugh and that sound and the hugs she gave are what we will miss most of all. Faye was proceeded in death by her husband, George and her parents, Arnold and Laura. She is survived by her children, two sons; her step children; her sister and closest confidant and numerous step-grandchildren and those children's children, cousins, nephews and many, many friends. We will all miss you, Mom. The family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association, in lieu of flowers. There will be a memorial of her and George's life at 11:00 am on March 25, 2023 , at Spring Lake Missionary Church, 6779 Townline Rd, Manito, IL 61546, with visitation one hour prior. Pekin Daily Times (Pekin, IL) - March 01, 2023 Thanks to contributor, Raselle [51521352], for burial place and cemetary photo.