Marilyn Reid

Marilyn June Reid, a beautiful wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend to all, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family on the evening of Friday, June 20, 2014 after a valiant four year battle with ovarian cancer. Marilyn was born on October 7, 1945 in Des Moines to Roy and Ella DeCamp.

Marilyn married John Reid on December 15, 1962 and together they raised four children. She worked for many years at Principal Financial.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, John, of 51 ½ years; children, Timm (Sandra) Reid, Jay (Linda) Reid, Rhonda Reid-Shebek and Mike (Tammy) Reid; twenty-three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Richard DeCamp, Harold (Edith) Drake, Robert Price DeCamp and Marie (Joe) Duncan; other loving family and beloved friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Clayton Drake.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Bethany Baptist Church, 3516 SE 14th St. Burial will follow the service at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at the church.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Bethany Baptist Church or to Unity Point Hospice in remembrance of Marilyn.

Marilyn’s family would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Dr. Behrens, Dr. Elg, Nurse Kathy and all of the staff at Unity Point.

On-line condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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