Mary J. Hunter
October 05, 2011
Mary Hunter, 87, died Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at Sunny View Nursing and Rehab in Ankeny. She was born September 30, 1924, and raised in Melcher, Iowa, by Peter and Mary Snarich. She later moved to Des Moines where she spent most of her life.
Mary married Dale Hunter in September of 1946, and together they raised two children in Des Moines. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, and worked for the VA for thirty years. Mary led a simple life while enjoying gardening and yellow daisies. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Mary is survived by her sons, Larry (Susan) Hunter, James Hunter; three grandchildren, Michael Hunter of Kansas City, Zachary Hunter of Kansas City, Michelle (Todd) Sutherland of Omaha; two great-grandchildren, Ryan Hunter of Omaha and Grayson Hunter of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale F. Hunter in January of 1973.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, October 10, 2011, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Street, Des Moines, with burial to follow, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, October 9, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Hospice, 5650 NW Johnston Drive, Ste E, Johnston, IA 50131, in loving memory of Mary.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dick O'Connor
10/19/2011
Jim,
My condolences to you for the loss of your mother. I remember my dad always spoke highly of her when they worked all those years together at the VA.
Candy(Gardner)Plew
10/19/2011
Jim,
I am so sorry for your loss, it is never easy to love someone that you love. Always remember you have freinds past and present who wish you well.
Gary and Cathy Cline
10/10/2011
Your family is in our prayers. May God give you comfort at this time of your loss. Love you guys, Gary and Cathy
Scott Durham
10/08/2011
Famliy of Mary J. Hunter,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
May she rest in peace.
The family of Scott and Vickey Durham.