Myrtle Linn
September 29, 2011
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Myrtle L. Linn, 91, died Thursday, September 29, 2011, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines and was a resident of the Altoona Nursing Home. She was born February 14, 1920 in Des Moines to Mary Myrtle and Merritt Rees.
Mert began her career as a hairstylist in 1937, opening her first shop in uptown Waukee at the age of 17. She continued at various shops until retirement in 1994 from Mert’s Beauty Shoppe in Waukee. She was a member of the Waukee United Methodist Church. Mert enjoyed playing cards with her long time girlfriends, fishing, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family.
Mert is survived by her children, Sandra (Harry) Clark of Runnells and Brian (Joann) Linn of St. Paul, MN; daughter-in-law, Kay (Bob) Linn-Wells of Ottumwa; six grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law; one sister-in-law; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd G. Linn; son, Gary Linn; two brothers; and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, October 3, 2011, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, with burial at Waukee Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Nancy Perkins
10/03/2011
Sandy and Brian
The Perkins family would like to extend their condolances and prayers to your family. Dad and Mom (Don and Shirley) had such huge respect and admiration for Mert. Her friendship meant a great deal to them over the years. I remember many visits and particulary remember her laugh. ( And teasing my Dad as badly as he teased her)
We hope that your grief is tempered by Many happy memories
Shirley, Craig, Bruce and Nancy Perkins
Sue (Ploeckelmann) Parmentier
10/03/2011
Thinking about Mert while reading about her passing in the paper brought back many heart-warming memories from living in "the other" beauty shop (The Beauty Nook) on 6th Street in Waukee. Between Mert and the Bain's - growing up there was a fun life.
With Deepest Sympathies,
Sue and Gary Parmentier
Ken & Shirley Simons
10/02/2011
To Mert's family...Ken & Shirley Simons were very sad to hear of Mert's passing. She was a fun, beloved person. She will be greatly missed by her family. We extend our sympathies.
Tracy
09/29/2011
What I loved about my grandma!!
Living with her one summer, playing Wheel of Fortune (she was the best), hot fudge sundaes every night, great meals (no one will ever make gravy like Gma), and so very many more things.
Growing up used to wish she would marry again as she lived more than half of her life widowed, but at the same time I had SOOOOOOOO much respect for her whe she would say it was so good, she could never be that lucky again. God speed Gma, and can't wait to see ya again someday.