Nona Rogers-Clift
December 12, 2013
Nona Rogers-Clift, 75, was born January 29, 1938 in McCook, Nebraska, the daughter of Earl and Helena VanVleet. She died on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Nona retired from the VA Hospital as Director of Respiratory Therapy after more than 20 years of service, and was instrumental in the implementation of the Home Health Oxygen program.
She was a member of Al-Anon in Ankeny, enjoyed crafting and entertaining guests. Nona, also lovingly known as Grandma Eddie and Nanny, loved spoiling her grandchildren and cats any chance she had.
Nona is survived by her husband of 22 years, James “Jim” Clift; daughters, Carla (Jim) Castellano, Cindy (Gary) Meden, Jane Rogers and Theresa (John) Anderman; step-daughters, Nancy (Peter) Kizilos-Clift, Sue (Tim) Ausavich, and Barbara Clift (Dave Berns); 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Steve (Joyce) VanVleet; and her sisters, Jerri (Rick) Mazzotti and Gindy Everett. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard Rogers; daughter, Catherine Rogers; as well as two brothers and two sisters.
The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with a memorial service beginning at noon.
In loving memory of Nona, memorial contributions may be directed to the Powell Chemical Dependency Center in Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lee Kuehl
12/16/2013
Jim, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robert Bowen
12/14/2013
Jim, I'm so sorry to hear about Nona passing away. Nona always made me feel special and she was a great friend. I will miss the good times we had together.
jihn chambers
12/14/2013
i'm so sorry to learn of nona's passing . my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina Herman
12/14/2013
I'm sorry for your loss. Aunt Nona was a special person. I loved her from the moment I met her 10 years ago. She will be missed.
Jill Kimm
12/13/2013
Jim and Nona's Family,
What an unforgettable person Nona is. I am so sorry for our loss. My thoughts are with you.
Pat Selburg-Smith
12/13/2013
Jim, I am so sorry for our loss. You were such a strong support and stood by Nona with love and compassion. Nona was such a giving person, and so are you. We will all feel her loss deeply.
Sharon Bellville
12/13/2013
Jim, Carla, Cindy, Jane and Theresa. I am so sorry for your loss. I know you all know how much Nona meant to me. I will always treasure the time we spent together. You all will be in my heart and prayers. Sharon
Renee Fitzhugh
12/13/2013
My heart goes out to all of Nona's family at this difficult time. Nona was a wonderful person and I will always treasure our time as friends. She blessed me with meals, her time, lots of advice, and love. God bless all of you as you celebrate her life.