Virginia Dyer
March 14, 2013
Virginia Dyer, 94, passed away March 14, 2013 at Mill Pond in Ankeny. She was born on January 25, 1919 in Colfax, Iowa, to Howard and Myra Cross.
Virginia was an active member of Highland Park Christian Church for 71 years, serving as a deaconess for much of that time. She was also a member of the Iowa Polka Club, Friendship Force and Stewardess Club. In her earlier years, Virginia was a 4-H and Campfire leader. She enjoyed dancing and traveling, but above all else, Virginia loved spending time with her friends and family.
Virginia is survived by her children, Sue Nystrom, John (Barbra) Nystrom, and Jeanie Shipman; grandchildren, Linda Trout, Gary Trout, Scott Smith, Bradley Smith, Andrew Nystrom and Angela Smith; 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dean Nystrom; second husband, Harold “Bud” Dyer; parents and 3 sisters, Leota, Mildred and Norma.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Highland Park Christian Church, 4260 NW 6th Drive in Des Moines, with funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery following the funeral service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa Care Services in loving memory of Virginia.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jerry and Mary (Rigby) Foster
03/18/2013
We send heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Virginia's family. Virginia was a wonderful friend to my family since November 2007 when my mother moved to Mill-Pond Retirement Community. She was a great lady and we always appreciated her warmth and caring, wisdom, and humor. We pray that God's love and your precious memories of Virginia will comfort you during this sad time.
Joann Olson
03/17/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Virginia from our growing up days in Oak Park. She will always be remembered as a caring and compasionate lady.
Denise Jones
03/16/2013
I'd like to extend my sincere sympathy to all of Virginia's family. I was fortunate to meet her in January & had many delightful conversations with her, when I'd visit my aunt across the hall. Virginia was so warm & friendly & so very interesting...we spoke of kniting, sewing, crocheting, music & much more. In the short amount of time I knew her, she sure blessed me. I just wanted you to know that my heart is with you & you are in my thoughts & prayers.