Linda E. Shaver
January 23, 2017
Linda Elaine Shaver
Of St. Marys, Iowa
Linda Shaver, 70, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017. She was born on October 20, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Linda graduated from Des Moines Tech and went on to study nursing at Broadlawns Nursing School. After graduating she began work full time at Broadlawns Medical Center for almost 20 years and later at Warren County Public Health as a nurse for 25 years until her retirement. Linda was a member of Iowa Wild Rose HitchHikers Club. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, John; children, Connie (Dan) Young and John (Charity) Shaver; grandchildren, Lindsey and Alison Young, and Grayson and Layla Shaver; sister, Janice Connelly; special cousin, Cheryl (Evan) Johnson; and a host of family and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Harlin and Erma Speck; and brother, Donald Speck.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, January 30, 2017, also at the funeral home followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, Des Moines.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Kavanagh House on 56th in loving memory of Linda.
Condolences may be expressed at: HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Barbara Ewing
01/29/2017
I know how hard it is to lose the love of your life. I am praying that God will give you and your family strength and comfort during this very difficult time.
Brian Kunar
01/27/2017
Connie, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Bill Connelly
01/27/2017
Rest in peace Linda, you & your family are in my prayers.
Bob Harter
01/26/2017
John, i'm so sorry for your loss.
Bob Harter ( DMPD)
Janice Lotz & Brian Lotz
01/26/2017
John, You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
gary mann
01/25/2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you john
Charlie Dove
01/25/2017
I will always remember Linda as the sweetest Lady back when she worked at Broadlawns. Our warmest thoughts and prayers are with you my friend John and family. Charlie and Barb Dove.
Gary and Janice Cory
01/25/2017
John,
Never had the opportunity to meet Linda, but you and your family are in our prayers at this time of you loss.
Mike Gorski
01/25/2017
My thoughts are with the whole family. I was lucky to have known Linda for the past 10 years and she was a an amazing nurse and friend/2nd mom. I'll miss her immensely.
Woody & Peggy Fogle
01/25/2017
Our prayers will be with you John and your family. We have great memories of visiting with Linda and Louise Speck several times over the years. So, so sorry.
Tim & Dianna Wiegert
01/25/2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda's family and friends at this difficult time. May you find comfort in sharing your memories with family and friends.
Bill and Tracy Truman & Family
01/25/2017
Connie & Family,
Praying for you all during this time.
Amanda Parker
01/25/2017
Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. Linda was a wonderful person with such a kind heart. She will be dearly missed by all of us! Love, Rosie and Amanda Parker
Rosella and Margaret Beener
01/24/2017
John and family you are all in our thoughts and prayers! She will be missed by many!
Rosella and Margaret Beener