Mrs. Jennie K. Iles

January 14, 1926 - January 2, 2021

Jennie K. (Schuler) Iles, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021 at Oak Leaf Manor North in Landisville, PA. Born on January 14, 1926 in Souderton, PA, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Florence N. (Gerhart) Schuler. She grew up in Telford, PA and was a 1944 graduate of Souderton High School. In 1948, she graduated from Lankenau Hospital School of Nursing, and served the hospital as Head Nurse for a 24 bed medical ward. In 1950, she married the love of her life, the late Robert T. Iles and moved to Landale, PA where together with Bob they raised their family, became lifelong members of Trinity Lutheran Church, and celebrated 50 years of marriage. She will be greatly missed by her sons T Randall (Mary Ellen) of State College, PA and Brent W (Linnea) of Lancaster, PA; and daughters Ellen Iles Altdoerffer (Frank) of Conestoga, PA and Lauren P. Iles of Souderton, PA. Jennie is also survived by her eight grandchildren; Murrey (wife of George Truppi) and Annie (wife of Laurence Tooth), Jason, Scott (husband of Shana) and Amanda Iles, Trip (husband of Alexandra), Allison (wife of Jeff Bishop), and Cathryn Aldoerffer (fiancée of Austin Hilken) as well as her four great-grandchildren; Joanna and Charlotte Bishop, Henry Altdoerffer, and Eleanor Tryppi. Jennie was preceded in death by sisters; Margaret, Beatrice, Doris and Helen and brothers Charles, William and Homer. During her life, Jennie was an active community and church volunteer and could be counted on to be in the stands or in the audience for all of her children's events. One of her proudest moments was attending the International Special Olympics in Minneapolis to watch her daughter Laurie earn a Silver Medal in the Dressage Horseback competition. She served as a Cub Scout Den Mother, was a member of Eastern Star, and was passionate about causes for special needs children and adults. That passion led her to an extended career in special education as a Teacher' Aid for the North Penn School District. Jennie and Bob were also avid travelers, with a preference for cruise ships and trains and traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. She was at her happiest, though, when she was welcoming home her children and grandchildren, especially at the holidays. Her incredible cakes, pies, cookies and Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine will be missed by all. In later life as a resident of Rock Hill Mennonite Community in Sellersville, she became a favorite with her Sunday morning singing, ready smile, and "making" the rounds to brighten the day with all she met. She continued those nurturing ways during her final years at Oak Leaf Manor North where she was well cared for and beloved by staff and residents alike. Memorial services will be held later in the year when family and friends can gather to celebrate her life. Interment will be at Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery in Harleysville, PA. Arrangements are being handled by Shelly-Dinan Funeral Home in Lansdale, PA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be considered for Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, 2570 Boulevard of the Generals, Suite 124, Norristown, PA 19403, or to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001