Florine "Judy" Miranda
January 30, 2013
Judy Miranda, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones.
Services will be held Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral will be at 11 a.m., with a visitation period for an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at a later date.
Judy was born April 10, 1919, in Auburn, Iowa, to Julia (Heires) and Clifford Birt. She graduated from Fonda High School in Fonda, Iowa.
In 1941 she moved to California where she met, and on September 5, 1951, married, Walter Miranda. In June of 1954 they moved their family to Des Moines, where they raised their two children. Judy had many hobbies, including crocheting and puzzles. She was a member of many bowling leagues, enjoying a lifetime of bowling and coaching for over fifty years. This led to her being inducted into the Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame. She was also a member of Easton Place United Methodist Church.
Judy is survived by her son, James Miranda and his wife Sue; daughter, Kathy Leitch, both of Des Moines; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, with another on the way; and her two “girls,” her cats, Tiger and Lilly.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter R. Miranda; brother, Harold; and sister, Arlene.
Memorial contributions may be directed to an organization of the donor’s choice in loving memory of Judy.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pat Leeper
02/02/2013
Sorry for your lost of your Mom .My prayer's are with you guy's in this time of grief.
Betty Lauer
02/02/2013
Kathy, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Graham
02/01/2013
So sorry for your loss. Judy was a special lady and will be missed. Your family's in my prayers.
Barb Cox
02/01/2013
Kathy & Jim -- my thoughts and prayers are with you. I can see your Mom and Dad smiling and having fun together again
Daryl and Sue Davis
01/31/2013
To Kathy and Jim, so sorry to hear about your mother, always remember watching us bowl and cheering us on.
Barbara Reynolds
01/31/2013
Kathy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was loved by a lot of people and I know she is already missed. Thinking of you.
Vicki and Bob Bertagnolli
01/30/2013
Jim and family.....We would like to send our condolences in the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care.