Violet Flaugh
January 05, 2015
Violet R. Flaugh
Des Moines
Violet R. Flaugh, 86, was born July 11, 1928 the daughter of V. Earl and Lillie Dawson in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away on January 5, 2015.
Violet lived in Des Moines most of her life until moving to Norwalk in 1977 where her and her husband owned an acreage. She spent her later years in eastern Iowa. On April 14, 1946 she married Clyde Flaugh, and from this union three children were born, Sherry, James and Marsha. Together Violet and Clyde owned and operated Flaugh Auto Service. Violet continued her work there after Clyde’s passing in 1992. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, quilting and fishing with her family.
Violet is survived by her children, Sherry Butcher of Las Cruces, NM, James (Kathy) Flaugh of Vinton, IA, and Marsha (Steve) Jennerjohn of Swisher, IA; grandchildren, Lisa Ireland, Douglas Butcher, Jr., Brandie Butcher, Ryan Flaugh, Tara Jennerjohn and David Jennerjohn; six great-grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; and siblings Virgil Dawson, Gladys Conn and Lillie Matlage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; three grandchildren, Richard Flaugh, Daniel Flaugh and Lee Prather; and eight siblings.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Donna Golob Pazzi
01/16/2015
May you find comfort in your many memories of your mother and all she meant to you. May you rest in peace Aunt Violet
Gladys Conn
01/15/2015
My dear sister Violet, all of us will remember the wonderful times we spent with you and Clyde,may you rest in peace, we love you and will miss you.
Jim & Fern Vitense
01/13/2015
May you find comfort in believing that the brightness of life well-lived continues to shine.
With Sympathy in celebrating a special life of Violet.
May you rest in peace Aunt Violet I always enjoyed our time together.
Patricia Dawson Kinch
01/10/2015
I know it is hard to accept that she is gone. Knowing she is in a better place with no pain or worries should help in your grieving process. Remember all the good times. May your rest in peace Aunt Violet
Anna Golob Roush
01/09/2015
To the family of Violet Flaugh. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. May you rest in peace Aunt Violet.
Greg Waltz family
01/07/2015
All of us here in Alabama will be thinking about your family and wish you the very best during this sad time.