Theresa Valle

January 10, 2020

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Theresa A. Valle, 96, died on Friday, January 10, 2020 at Sunny View Care Center, Ankeny, Iowa. Theresa, known as ‘T’ was born on October 30, 1923 in Ottawa, Kansas to Clarence and Grace Bell.

Theresa obtained her B.A. from University of Kansas and later obtained her Master’s in Education from Drake University. Theresa taught math in the Saydel school district for many years, but her favorite career was being a homemaker. She was an excellent seamstress, cook and decorator. She loved antiquing, thrifting, reading and playing cards. Though quiet by nature, she was generous with her smiles, compliments and you never left Theresa’s without a hug. Theresa believed in keeping fit and walked several miles a day until she was 90. She lived primarily in Des Moines since 1965 and previous to that in Clinton, Iowa.

Theresa is survived by her daughters, Mary Goodrich (Jerry) of Des Moines, Anne Keating (Bill) of Clive and Jane Pettit of North Liberty; her three grandchildren, Patrick Keating (Brenna), Kevin Keating (Lauren) and Kate Safris (Steve); and her four great-grandchildren, Luke, Ali and Will Safris and Charles Keating. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Bill; her son, John; her great-granddaughter, Emma Safris; and her son-in-law, Tom Pettit.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Count the Kicks, an organization which helps prevent stillborn births. https://www.countthekicks.org or PO Box 71093 | Clive, IA 50325. A private memorial service will be held at a later date at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers of Legacy Memory Care, Sunny View Care Center and Hospice of the Mid-West for T’s excellent care.

Condolences may be expressed: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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