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EDITH HAGEN Obituary

EDITH ANN HAGEN

Des Moines

Edith Ann Hagen, 82, passed away at her home December 23, 2009. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St.

Edith was an artist and loved to paint and draw. She was an animal lover and a member of the Camper Club. Her greatest passion in life was her family, especially her grandchildren. Edith was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Edith is survived by her son, A. John (Heidi) Hagen; daughter, Jeanette (Carlin) Keough; brother, Charles Tompkinson; five grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Wells Hagen; daughter, Grace Marie Salem; granddaughter, Faith Ann; and brothers, Robert Hartley, Frank Edgar and John George Tomkinson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, American Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Dec. 28, 2009.

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