Darlene D. Newlin

Darlene D. (Templeton) Newlin was born January 1, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Alice (Baker) Templeton. She was a resident of Des Moines her entire life. She passed away peacefully Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the age of 90.

There will be a visitation from 9 to 11 a.m., followed immediately by a funeral service at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Darlene will be laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery following the funeral.

Darlene enjoyed celebrating her 90th birthday this year with family and friends. She lived at Sunnyview in Ankeny and had many friends there, both residents and staff. She loved playing bingo and enjoyed doing puzzle books.

She is survived by her husband, William Newlin, Sr.; sons, Jerry Palmer (Sammy) and William Newlin, Jr. (Cheryl); daughter, Norma Boozell (Richard); grandchildren, Angela, Elaina, William, Margaret, Monica, Tina, Rick Jr., Becky, Shelly, Jimmy, Carrie, and Dennis; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; children, Sonny Palmer and Jimmy Newlin; and her siblings, Hazel, Ester, Helen, Barbara, and Orval.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Darlene.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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