Thelma J. Ince
February 18, 2017
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Thelma J. Ince, 86, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. Services will be held Monday, February 27, 2017 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. and the service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be private at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Thelma was born April 4, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Pearl Garland. She worked as an office manager for Mutual of Omaha Insurance and later as a network administrator at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. Thelma enjoyed working in her garden, photography, and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughters, Janice Ince, Kim Shaneybrook, Lisa Bonnell (Robert Vranesh) and Mindy (Patrick) McClard; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Doug Ince; daughter, Patty Lynch; brother, Jim Garland; and sisters, Helen Davis and Dorothy Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kirsten Vandervort
02/27/2017
To all the girls: Your house was kinda my second home...like there was room for one more girl!! Your mom (& dad) had their hands full but it was a home full of laughs & growing girls...we had alot of fun...my thoughts are with all of you...thanks for the memories!!
Jim & Sue McClard
02/26/2017
Mindy,
I always enjoyed visiting with your mom during the times we were able to be together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Nancy Gooch Anderson
02/26/2017
What a lot of memories! Working together at Bishop Drumm we shared many laughs and always enjoyed her fighting spirit to upgrade our Technical side.. She was a stickler for detail! After BD all the shared lunches with even more laughter.
She will be missed!!!
Linda Strait Reid
02/22/2017
My friend Thelma. We had 40 years of laughter, craziness, fun, all kinds of shenanigans, tears, heartache, and more fun. I loved her with all my heart, and I will think of her every day, for the rest of mine. So many hilarious memories. I will never forget this amazing Lady. So long, Ethel.
Marilou Nellor
02/22/2017
Mindy and family, My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. While I didn't know your mother, the daughter I know is a wonderful testament the woman she must have been.