Linda Lee Auch
December 16, 2013
Linda Lee Auch of Des Moines passed away at the age of 68 on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Taylor House Hospice. After a long and heroic fight with her health, she was finally able to close her eyes and drift off peacefully to her eternal rest with all of her family by her side.
Linda was born December 2, 1945 in Princeton, Missouri to mother, Ruby and father, Clayton Keller. They settled in Des Moines where she had her four children. Later, she married Duane Auch and had her fifth child. Without a doubt, Linda’s proudest achievement was her role as a mother. She loved each and every one of her five children unconditionally.
Linda was loved by many and leaves behind people who have been touched by her quiet voice, her beautiful blue eyes, her quick wit and her ornery nature. She will be missed by so many loved ones, but especially by her children and grandchildren. Family was always first with her and she instilled that into each of her children.
Linda is survived by her children: Vicki Hemry and her partner, Russ, Michael (Mynde) Auch, Terri (Jack) Kimmel, and Tina (Eric) Vanzee, 15 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her father, Clayton of Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruby VanderPool and her youngest son, Billy Auch. We, her family, know that Linda is in a much better place and has already found her way back to her beloved and adoring son.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
If you wish to make a donation in Linda’s honor, please make it to Taylor House at 3401 E Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, as she found such wonderful compassion and care there both for herself and her family.
Condolences may be left online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Bertella McKeehan
12/18/2013
Terri I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Auch family.
PAM WALKER
12/18/2013
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF THE AUCH FAMILY. I KNOW NOTHING YOU SAY TAKES THAT HURT AWAY I HOPE YOU CAN FIND SOME COMFORT IN KNOWING SHE IS WITH BILLY NOW. I LOVE YOU TINA YOU MEAN ALOT TO ME. GOD BLESS
Aubrey Loffredo
12/18/2013
My thoughts and prayers go to the entire Auch family during this time. I loved Linda and have the deepest sympathy for you all.
Doris Beckmann
12/17/2013
Vicki and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May all the memories of your mom, bring you comfort at this time.
Jennifer Sanders (Smith)
12/16/2013
Tina and family, Sorry for your loss. She was a one of a kind lady. Rest in Peace