Joan Stapes

Joan Stapes, of Des Moines, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013, at her home. Joan was born on September 17, 1933, in Des Moines, to Lila (Dingman) and Burt Watrous.

Joan loved her family and children and grandchildren. She enjoyed bowling, painting, all kinds of games, working and going to ball games. She worked for over 20 years in the Des Moines Public School system.

Those left behind to celebrate Joan’s life are her husband, Darrell; her children, Jon (Kathy) Stapes, Jadi (Brent) Kimble, and Judi (Tom) Roach; her grandchildren, Cory, Ryan, Kadi, Craig, Charlie, and Hunter; brothers, Kenny Watrous and Burton Kisling; and other loving family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Pete Watrous, and sister, Shirley Fitzgerald.

Memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, with a Memorial Service to begin at 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Des Moines Little League in Joan’s name.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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