Rita McGinnis

Rita McGinnis, 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held the night before from 6 to 8 p.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.

Rita was born on October 23, 1952 to Clara (Meroshek) and Robert Pospisil in Cedar Rapids, IA. She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and from Iowa State University in Ames, IA. Rita was a sales consultant at Joseph’s Jeweler’s for 33 years and store manager for 29 years. She truly loved her career. She was a delight to be around and lit up the room when she walked in. Rita enjoyed traveling, bicycling, and sailing with her husband John. Rita was a certified Gemologist with the American Gem Society and a member and past president of Executive Women International of Des Moines.

Her memory will be cherished by her husband, John McGinnis; mother, Clara Pospisil; step-children, Pete (Melissa) McGinnis and Jennifer (Paul Kemp) McGinnis; sister, Diane (Brad) Henry; and brothers, Doug (Deb) Pospisil and Ed Pospisil. Rita was preceded in death by her father.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Executive Women International Scholarship fund or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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