Yanka Ganeva
August 26, 2015
Yanka Ganeva, 60, of West Des Moines, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2015. She was born in Elhovo, Bulgaria and made West Des Moines her home in 2006.
Yanka completed her Master’s Degree in Nuclear Physics in Bulgaria and was currently a retired Physics teacher. Her hobbies and interests included traveling and spending time with friends and family. She enjoyed caring and playing with her grandchildren who always kept her busy.
She is survived by her husband, Stefan Ganev; daughter, Lilia (Jordan) Blanchard of Johnston; son, Ivan (Dondee) Ganev of Chicago; and five grandchildren, Juliana, Stefan, Jayce, Sofia and Preston.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Mayo Cancer Center in Rochester, MN in loving memory of Yanka.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com. Celebrate Yanka's life with photo memories at www.yankaganeva.shutterfly.com.
Sally Blazek
09/01/2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Yanka at PBO a few years ago and she was a very sweet lady, always so positive and willing to help you. She talked about her family and she was so proud of all of you. I pray God will give you comfort today and the coming days ahead. The heavens got another angel for sure!
Terri Dalenta
09/01/2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Ivan works with us at Allstate. And while I only know Yanka from our connection to Ivan, I am sure she was an amazing woman given the son she raised. I am also confident that Yanka is smiling down on him for his accomplished career.