Violet Landers
October 19, 2011
Violet Landers passed away on October 19, 2011, after a short
illness.
Violet was born on August 31, 1928, in Des Moines to Charles and Madge Jordan. She married James Landers on May 27, 1946. They enjoyed their life together for 61 years.
She worked for Meredith/Burda Printing, retiring in 1987 after 25 years of service. Violet loved bowling, softball, golf, the outdoors, camping and boating. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Those left to cherish Violet’s memory are her children, Sally Cone of Des Moines, James (Mary Ann) Landers of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho and Dee (Kevin) Dowd of Bondurant; her five grandsons, Brian (Paige) Landers, Mark Landers, Kyle Landers, Paul Landers and John Dowd; one great-granddaughter, Chloe; her sister, Virginia Wambsgans; and her brothers, Marion “Bud” (Vicki) Jordan and James Jordan; and friend, Lloyd Clark.
Violet was preceded in death by her husband, James, in 2007; her parents; sisters, Kathryn Graves and Gladys Henry; and brother Charles Jordan.
Visitation will begin at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A Memorial Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A burial will take place at a later date at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League or Hospice Care of Iowa in loving memory of Violet.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dominic Tucci
10/24/2011
I'm very sorry for your loss!
My God take you under his rainbow of love!
Dominic Tucci
Liz Tucci Calisesi-Ft.Dodge
10/21/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your mom. May your wonderful memories with her give you comfort. Hospice has touched and connected the lives of families, friends, and strangers...I was so glad to have met you(Sally & DeeDee) and your sweet mother, Violet.
John & Barb Applegate
10/21/2011
Vi was a very sweet and special lady. We got to know her at Rathbun Lake, she was always fun to talk to. She was always laughing and telling stories, which we will never forget. We have special memories that we will hold in our hearts as will you her family. She is in a much better place now, and in no more pjain.
Linda Tassin
10/21/2011
Vi, was a wonderful, giving person all her life. She took in a teenage girl, me, many years ago when she needed a family and a place to stay. I will always be thankful for that wonderful lady's generosity. My prayers go out to her family and may she rest in peace with her beloved Jim.
nancy stanbrough
10/21/2011
Vi so sorry to let you go. we will all be telling jokes again sometime again.
John and Michelle McManus
10/21/2011
Dee, Kevin and John,
We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such a wonderful lady. We enjoyed her wit and charm. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our deepest sympathy
John, Michelle and Bill McManus