Evelyn C. Allison

August 31, 2016

Evelyn C. Allison

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Evelyn C. Allison
Pleasant Hill

Evelyn Allison, 85 of Des Moines passed away peacefully at Parkridge Care Initiatives on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, after a lengthy illness.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, September 5, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 6th also at the funeral home followed by burial at 2:30 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery in Lovilia, Iowa.

Evelyn was born on November 14, 1930 in Monroe County, Iowa to Jesse and Gracie Barnes. She grew up and lived most of her life in Des Moines. She graduated from East High School in 1949. Evelyn was a big East High fan, she was a member of the 49’ers Club, and a founding member of Fairground Neighbors for Community Improvement Group. She married Alvin Richard Allison from Lovilia, Iowa and they had two sons, Don and Rick. When her boys were growing up, she was very active in the Boy Scouts as a leader, past school PTA President, and also Fairground Little League Baseball. They loved to camp and visited many parks while they were growing up. Evelyn retired from Iowa Lutheran Hospital where she worked in the Emergency Room admitting patients. She enjoyed her flower gardens, taught ceramics and made her own pieces for many years. She also enjoyed spending time with her many friends.

Evelyn is survived by her son, Rick (Vicki) Allison of Des Moines; grandchildren, Melissa (Paul) Blankenhagen, Jason Allison, and Megan (Corey) Wilson; seven great-grandchildren, Austin Allison, Isabella, Max, Alex, and Catherine Blankenhagen, and Braelynne and Gracie Wilson; and a host of family & friends. A special thank you to her long-time friend, Betty Manley.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Gracie Barnes; her husband, Alvin; brother, Donnie Barnes; son, Don; grandchildren, Jennifer Allison and Colby Allison.

Memorial contributions may be given to either the Alzheimer’s Association or the East High School Alumni in loving memory of Evelyn.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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