Marla A. (Rogers) Reece
February 12, 2014
Marla A. (Rogers) Reece, was born February 3, 1933, in Des Moines, the daughter of Louis and Gladys Rogers. She passed away February 12, 2014, at Taylor House in Des Moines.
Throughout Marla’s career, she worked for the State of Iowa Conservation Commission, Manpower as an Office Manager, and most recently an Assistant Manager of Contract Writing for Principal Financial Group. She enjoyed music, singing, being a 20+ year member of the Principal choir, and gardening. Most of all, Marla adored and was adored by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Marla is survived by her husband of 62 years, Daniel; children, Anne (Daniel) Sweeney, Judy (Kerry) Abel, David (Jan) Reece, Michael (Kim) Reece, Thomas (Stacy) Reece; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, William (Yoko) Rogers; sisters, Bonita Petterson and Linda (Wayne) Michael; a host of other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Nancy Poe.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Wayne & Linda Rogers Michael
02/21/2014
My sorrow IS your sorrow, my joy is knowing that there is no death/cessation of life. I will always love Marla Ann aka "Gaga" forever, and each of you are always in my heart. Thank you for allowing me to be part of this loving family. I know you will always remember to LOVE each other letting nothing get in between this family love, as there is nothing more special in the world, and the greatest gift God has given us, is God Love that can be expressed by each individual. Love IS and ALL there is -- all else fades away. Marla LIVES because Christ Lives in and AS each of us.
Geoffnelee Kucharo
02/17/2014
I couldn't be there today because of my work . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know in my heart that its one big party up there and we will all be together one day ! God blees you all. The Kucharos.
Esther Ritchie
02/17/2014
Dear Dan and family,
Because of the weather, Pat and I are not able to attend the visitation and services. I am very sorry, I wish we could be there. We planned on attending, but had to change our plans this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless,
Esther
John & Janet Fletcher, Jane Petty
02/15/2014
Dear Dan & Family: We are sad to hear of Marla's death.
John & Jan are out of town, and not able to attend this celebration of Marla's life. Jane is not able to attend either.
We do want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you.today. Memories help the most; Our friendship goes back to grade school, with the whole Rogers Family. Plus The DeGroote Family, across the Street from Rogers Family...
Linda Thompson
02/15/2014
I am so sad to hear of my dear Marla's passing. I so wished I could have spent more time with her after returning to work these past few years. She was so kind, loving, & cared for me as a Mother would.
Danny, my heart goes out to you as you must go on without your darling Marla. My prayers are with you.
' BillyJoe" Poe
02/15/2014
To My Loving Aunt Marla,
Aunt Marla, Rest in PEACE,
and may GOD be with YOU ALWAYS.....
You will be missed......
Love Always,
"BillyJoe," Jamie, and Bobby
Esther Ritchie
02/14/2014
Dear Dan and family,
Marla was a very good friend and I treasured her friendship. Especially our lunches on the first Wednesday of the month.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Esther
.Jerry and Judi Bowlsby
02/14/2014
so sorry to read about Marla,God bless you and your family.
Jerry and Gloria Lang
02/14/2014
So sorry - prayers are with you
Larry McIntosh
02/14/2014
Sorry for your loss. Remember all the great times you have had with mother for so many years. God bless you.
Deb Ryan-Purcell
02/13/2014
To the Reece family, my deepest sympathies at this difficult time. Marla was quite the lady - you are all a wonderful legacy for her. God bless you all!