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Wanda Overton Obituary
West Des Moines
Wanda C. Overton, 83, passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 9 at McLaren's Chapel in West Des Moines with burial following at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Wanda was born in the small West Des Moines, IA community of Commerce on May 25, 1932 to Von and Bessie (Squires) Robertson. Prior to retiring from Midwest Mutual Insurance Company after over 20 years, she was a nurse's aide and worked at the same West Des Moines facility as her two sisters, a sister-in-law and niece.
Wanda was always willing to jump in the car for extended car rides, trips to her favorite store, Kmart, and would only do her grocery shopping at Dahl's. She will also be remembered for her extensive collection of decorated sweatshirts for every holiday and season.
She is survived by a son, Michael; daughter, Roxanne, both of Des Moines; son, David Viers of California, daughter, Connie Wuhs of Arkansas; three grandsons; sisters, Viola Ashdown of Altoona and Virginia Overton of West Des Moines; and brother, Ronnie Robertson of Mitchellville. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Laura Nichols, Thelma Wright, Pearl Hockett, and LaVerne Lamb; and brother, Vaughn Robertson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at mclarensresthavenchapel.com.
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Ken Liljedahl
January 12, 2016
Rox-So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Wanda was such a sweet person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
January 11, 2016
" Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of tender mercy comfort you in this time of sadness PSALMS 40:1
January 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with our Family back in Iowa. Wanda will be deeply missed! We are deeply saddened and will be thinking of you all! God Bless! The Dahl's in AZ.
Terresa Frame
January 8, 2016
Roxanne so very sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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January 7, 2016
Your Mom was a special lady. I always loved hearing your stories of her. May wonderful memories hold you for years to come. Lynsey Oster
Colleen Smith
January 7, 2016
So very sorry to hear about your mom. Wanda was such a delight to
work with at Midwest Mutual.
God bless at this difficult time.
January 7, 2016
Rox and Mike,
May the love of family and friends sustain you during these difficult days and beyond -
Roger and Carol
January 7, 2016
So sorry to hear about your Mom. My sympathy to the family during this time of sorrow. My God bless you.
Faye
Stephanie Wessman Lemmon
January 6, 2016
Rox and Mike - I'm so sorry to hear about Wanda, I know how much you'll miss her. You're in my thoughts.
January 6, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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