Wanda Miner
January 01, 2015
Wanda L. Miner, 88, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Wanda was born November 16, 1926 in Kellogg, Iowa, the daughter of John and Flossie (Reed) Youngkin. She was married and lived most of her life in the Des Moines area. Wanda was the owner and operator of Wanda’s Do Drop In for 35 years. The Do Drop was located at 409 3rd Street for 19 years until it burned down. After the fire, Wanda relocated the Do Drop to Delaware and East Euclid where she operated for the next 11 years. Wanda retired in 1989 and enjoyed playing pool and traveling.
Wanda had five children: Kenneth (Diana) Miner, Raymond Miner, Judy Grylls, Betty (Dave) Steigleder, and Larry (Laura) Miner. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her son, Larry, parents and brothers, Elzy and Roy Youngkin.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, IA. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 5 at Our Silent City Cemetery in Kellogg, IA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Easter Seals.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Phyllis Dougherty
06/12/2015
Betty and Judy so sorry to hear about your mom. Her bar came up on Lost Des Moines...if it hadn't I would not have known anything about it.
John & Diane Yaw
01/09/2015
So sorry to hear this. Please know that we extend our sincere sympathy & prayers!
Steve Cannady
01/09/2015
I have known Wanda for many years. I grew up with Kenny and Raymond. I played on pool leagues with later on. She has a special place in my heart.
Viola Carter
01/08/2015
Wanda and I have been friends since our school days. She lived in a house just up the hill.
We have always kept track of each other and I remember all the things we did. Wanda always bought chocolate!!
My sympathy to the family, and I will miss my friend.
Amy Smith
01/05/2015
Sorry to hear of Wanda's passing. She was always so nice to me when I would go there with Wendy.