Doris "Doty" Jean Gandy
October 15, 2016
Doris “Doty” Jean Gandy, 63, passed away due to Stage IV lung cancer on October 15, 2016. She was born February 17, 1953, in Des Moines to Wayne and Mary (Hamling) Gandy.
Doty graduated from the first RN program offered by DMACC in 1974. She was an NICU nurse at Methodist Hospital and recently did pediatric home care nursing.
Doty enjoyed the natural beauty of monarch butterflies and their habitats, travelling, shopping, knitting and wearing her seasonal sweaters. She was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings.
She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Gandy; her father, Wayne Gandy; and her sisters, Janis and Joan Gandy.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary.
Celebration of life will take place from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Memorials may be directed to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Linda Corson
10/20/2016
Sarah - my heart goes out to you on the loss of your mother. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
Lila Mart
10/19/2016
Janis and family ~ I am so very sorry to read of the passing of your sister. May God see you through this time of sorrow. Remember the wonderful memories. God Bless!
Mary Lou Hermann
10/18/2016
Only good words come to mind describing Doty. Kind, generous, thoughtful, loving, caring. Working in NICU brings back so many happy, fun and sad memories. Doty was a great friend. She was loved by many and will be missed.
Linda K Carter
10/16/2016
I am so sorry about Doty! Our NICU Family have all known each other for many years and have so many great memories. I can't attend the Celebration Thursday, but know that I will be there in thought and I send hugs to all of you....Linda