"Sad to hear of your Dad's passing. I am sending prayers your way. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you all in your sorrow. God Bless"
In loving memory of
Elvin Teachout
February 11, 2009
Dr. Elvin Jesse "Doc" Teachout, 78, died at his winter home in Sun City West, Arizona, on February 11, 2009. He was born on June 12, 1930 to Lowell and Anna (Brooks) Teachout. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruth Swigart and Doris Dugger; and a son, John Mark Teachout (May 8, 2007).
On December 23, 1951, Elvin was united in marriage to Shirley Baker. To this union were born: Cynthia, Edward, Diane, David and John. He was a 1948 graduate of Shenandoah High School and played on the infamous Coach Tebbe's football team. Prior to their marriage, Elvin attended Northwest Missouri State University and played football. He was inducted into the "M Club Athletic Hall of Fame" in 1995. Elvin served from 1951 through 1955 in the United States Air Force veterinary division at Nouasseur Air Depot in Casablanca, Morocco. Upon his return to the United States, he attended Iowa State University and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1961 and immediately returned home to Shenandoah after a 10 year absence. These years saw a busy general practice service on various community boards. He was past director of the Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce (1969-72), past president of the organizations of Southwest Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, and the Southwest Iowa State University Alumni Association. He also served on the American Legion Board, Mustang Booster Club, and was a life long member of the United Methodist Church. In 1991, he received the "Friend of Agriculture" award from the Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce. In 1989, after 28 years in private veterinary practice, Dr. Teachout took employment as a supervisory veterinarian with the State of Iowa Dept. of Agriculture. He retired in 1999. In 2005, he became a certified member of the Iowa Veterinary Rapid Response Team. In 1992, he was elected to the Shenandoah City Council and served in that office for 16 years. Elvin was proud of his commitment serving as a youth mentor in the M.A.Y. Mentoring Program. In 1992, Dr. Teachout traveled with his wife, Shirley, to Russia as an agri-business exchange delegate for Iowa State University. In 2004, the couple traveled as ambassadors for Shenandoah to the sister city of Tisovec, Slovakia. Dr. Teachout was also a licensed private pilot.
Survivors include his wife of over 57 years, Shirley; their children, Cynthia Schuler and her husband Warren of Red Oak, IA; Edward Teachout and his wife Gina of Damascus, OR; Diane Antisdel and her husband Monte of Adel, IA; David Teachout and partner Mark Koskamp of Des Moines, IA; daughter-in-law, Carol Christopher of Madison, WI; and mother-in-law, Pearl Baker of Shenandoah.
Elvin was known and beloved as "Poppie" to his eight grandchildren, Vanessa Sethi and her husband Rajan; Kirk Schuler and his wife Carrie; Zach Setterburg and his wife Jill; Hilary and Wyatt Setterburg; Alyson and Jenessa Teachout; and Lacy Rumsey and her husband Ramon; five great grandchildren, Jane and Bodey Setterburg; Enzo Sethi; Logan and Evan Rumsey. Also surviving are brothers and their wives, Jerry and Darlene Teachout; Bryson and Francine Teachout; and Orlin and Connie Teachout; step-sister, Joan Setterburg; and many loved nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorial Services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, February 27, 2009 at the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah with Rev. Clark Finehout officiating. Tending to the memorial register was Mary Alice Johnson and Pat Oxenford, while Dorothy Cambier cared for the flowers. Assisting with the ushering duties were Howard Johnson, Chuck Oxenford and Duane Rexroth. Mark Koskamp, shared his talent at the piano and played a special solo of "Morning Has Broken". Other special music for the service included "For The Beauty Of The Earth" and "Let There Be Peace On Earth". Inurnment followed at the Rose Hill Cemetery with Military Honors being conducted by the American Legion Post #88 of Shenandoah.
Memorials may be directed to the Shenandoah United Methodist Church, People for Paws, or The Shenandoah Library.
Tributes
"Shirley and family, We were so sorry to hear of Elvin's illlness and passing. I have many wonderful memories of his "pet-saving" abilities and great care to our 4-H calves throught-out my growing up days on the farm. We still laugh about the time he and Howard Johnson dropped off a litter of kittens in our yard, much to Mom's disgust. :) My dad and mom thought the world of you both, too, and cherished your friendship. You are all in our thoughts and prayers."
"To the Teachout Family, You have lost a wonderful man and I am so sorry for that loss to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"To Shirley and Family. We are so sorry for your loss, but will have great memories of the last few years of getting together with you folks at the reunions and lunches. Take care and know you are all are in our prayers."
"Shirley and family, I was so saddened to hear about Elvie's passing, and send my sympathy and prayers to you all. Valarie also sends her condolences, as she remembers him as well, as she recalls her thoughts as a child, "He was really handsome and nice." I am particularly glad that I was able to see him at the reunion, though I realized that he was not well, though had no idea of the extent of his illness until Natalie told me. Elvin was one of the most respected men I know - not only for his professional life, but also for his personal life. I have never heard anything but positive things about him as he lived his life, and certainly I knew him better as a young man in high school - he had a great sense of humor, was kind and thoughtful, friendly and outgoing. He was truly a fine man, and you will miss him every day in so many ways. But you have the comfort of knowing his soul is safely in Heaven and whole and free, and I belive, looking down on all of you with his love, and comforting you, as you know in God's time, you will all rejoice in meeting again. The earthly body passes from our sight, but love never ends, and you have so many precious memories to cherish and to share. May the Lord hold you close and give you the peace and comfort of His love. Agape Vonda "
"To the Teachout family--Thinking of you all and remembering being neighbors(Janet) and babysitting the Teachout kids. (Craig) remembering the support given to him as a Shenandoah athlete. Blessings to you at this time of loss. "
"Sorry to hear about your loss. I have always liked Elvie (Elvin)since the days on the farm, the 70s, when he used to come out and treat our livestock. While I had not seen Elvie much in the last 18 years I have always thought he was a great guy. Really appreciated him letting us use the condo back in 2001. Very good man in my book. He will be missed by all of those close to him I am sure. May you find peace in knowing he was a gret guy."
"Dear Shirley and family, Bill and I want to convey our deepest sympathy at the death of Elvin. Our thought and prayers are with you at this time. We will be unable to make the memorial as we will be out of town but wanted you to know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Sincerely Bill and Pam ditmars"
"I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ,ABOUT DR. ELVIN TEACHOUT ,MY PARYERS ARE WITH THE TEACHOUT FAMILY. SHRIRLEY,EDWARD,CYNTHIA.DAVID,DIANE."
"Shirley and Family, I will miss coming up to your house and visiting with Doc. He always had a smile and positive outlook on things. I valued the relationship we had with our partnership. He always would leave me an investment tip to consider. Thinking of your family always, Troy and Kelly Nielsen Drew and Sydney"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will not be in town to say something personally nor will I be at the visitation/service. So sorry to miss giving out hugs. We will all miss Doc. T."
"Gammie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. We'll never forget your beloved Poppie. He will always mean so much to us. Love, Kirk and Carrie"
"I am sorry I did not get a chance to finish. I wanted to give memorial money"
"I am so sorry for you loss. I am Janet Wright in case you don't remember me. I have so many good memories of your late husband growing up with Cindy. It is so hard losing loved ones. You will be in our prayers."