Easter Violet Cannon
October 31, 2012
Easter Cannon, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa. She was born on April 20, 1919, to Leo and Beulah Mercer in Des Moines, Iowa.
Easter enjoyed ceramics and taught classes for over 20 years. She was strong in her faith and loved Gospel music. She loved spending time with her friends and continued to build new friendships throughout her life.
For the last six months, Easter was residing at Sunny View Care Center and was very involved in numerous activities. She was always happy, well cared for by the nursing staff, and she did not know a stranger.
Easter is survived by her son, Charles Lee (Cindy) Cannon of Ankeny; daughter, Kathleen Kay Cort of Norwalk; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; daughter, Janice Rushing; and her sisters.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012, at Hartford Cemetery in Hartford, Iowa.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kathy Cort
11/06/2012
I want to thank everyone who has had our family in their prayers and thoughts My Mom will be missed by many!Thanks Terry,Shirly,Jackie Think of you guys often Love Kathy
Terry Steward
11/03/2012
Charlie & Easter were good friends of my grandparents. I spent many hours in my grandmas basement with her and Easter working on ceramics.I still have a soap dish that Easter made me. I will always remember Easter with a lovely smile.I am sorry for your loss.
Shirley Grow
11/03/2012
Kathy, You are in my familys thoughts and prayers, We are all sorry for your loss.
We love you!
Jackie Grow Pittman
11/01/2012
My sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts.
Oakwood Terrace Residents
10/31/2012
Easter, your presence in our lives will be missed. You made many friends in your time at Oakwood. God speed.