Marjorie L. Andersen

September 30, 2015

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Marjorie Andersen, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Wesley Acres in Des Moines, Iowa. Marjorie was born September 19, 1925, in Ankeny, Iowa, to Charles and Carrie Lash. She grew up in Ankeny where she graduated from Ankeny High School. After graduating from high school, she was employed by Look Magazine, Polk County Auditor, and Northwestern Bell.

Marjorie enjoyed roller-skating which led her to the love of her life, Guy Andersen, Jr. and they married in 1946. Guy built their home in Des Moines where they raised their six children and continued to live for 70 years.

Marjorie is survived by her children, Rex (Nancy) Andersen, Constance (Michael) Cleereman, Guy III (Marsha) Andersen, Robert (Mary) Andersen, Jim Andersen, and Kari (Terry) Leeper; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Jr.; brother, William Wheeler; father, Charles Lash; and mother, Carrie Lash.

The family will receive visitors from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50313. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to WesleyLife Hospice or Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

Condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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