Joan Lee McFarland
February 13, 2015
Joan Lee McFarland, 74, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. She was born January 17, 1941, to Kenneth and Xenia Bowers in Des Moines, Iowa.
Joan married Everett on July 19, 1959. They made their home in Des Moines and were blessed by three children. She retired in 2012 as a Site Coordinator for Polk County Senior Services. Joan was an avid bowler for more than 30 years and loved surrounding herself with the ones she loved.
Joan had a feisty spirit and a zeal for life like no other. She was a no-nonsense woman who believed you should greet life head on – grab it with both hands and hang out for a wild ride.
She will be deeply missed by her husband, Everett McFarland; children, David McFarland, Brenda Emelo, and Mary Ann Smith; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; as well as her brother, Lon Bowers; sister, Xenia Hamby; and beloved dog, Elvis. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kenneth Bowers.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines. A memorial gathering will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., following the graveside service.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kandie Trullinger
02/19/2015
So sorry for your loss, Mom and the rest of the family have you in our prayers and thoughts.
Faye Bowers and family
Anita Geisler
02/18/2015
David I am soo sorry to hear about your mom. I just found out a few minutes ago. My thoughts are with you. Love ya buddy....
Elonda Bacon
02/18/2015
My deepest sympathies to the family. We were like family growing up together and enjoying each others company. I will definitely miss the good times we all had together but also preserve the memories. I too will never forget the bowling trips we took together and just the fun weekends at Mesquawki Casino. RIP my dear friend and mother. Love you.
Pamela ( Blatz) Parlee
02/17/2015
Mary Ann I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother. I remember the time we all went to " the lake" with your parents over Memorial weekend and the fun we had. I'm sure we had more fun then they were having!!! Remember the good times. Thinking of you my friend!!!
Diana Savage
02/17/2015
I am so shocked and saddened by Joan's death. We had so many wonderful and fun memories. I will never forget our Bowling trips. She was a true friend and I will miss her terribly. Prayers to all of you at this time.
Co workers of Americana
02/16/2015
Our deepest sympathy from Joan's co workers from Americana beauty academy.
Vicky, Kay, deb Esther