Jeanne Marie Baty

Jeanne Marie Baty, 81, passed away January 28, 2019. Services will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior.

Jeanne was born November 2, 1937 to Mildred Orva (Askland) and Royal Alfred Christiansen. She grew up in Des Moines and attended North High School. She met Mark S. Baty in Study Hall and the two married on October 2, 1954. Jeanne was primarily a homemaker and had a passion for cooking for her family. She also helped with the family sign business that was started in 1961. Later, when they lived in the country, Jeanne helped with the gardening and canning. She also enjoyed watching and feeding the multitude of birds that surrounded the property. Pets were also a large part of the family, especially the Beagle dogs. Jeanne loved her family and friends and treasured the community of her church. She also volunteered at John Stoddard Cancer Center, the Waukee Book Sale (Jeanne was an avid reader), and at Kavanagh House.

Jeanne is survived by her children, Mark and Michael (Anna) Baty, and Melinda (Larry) Grubb; grandchildren, Lucas, Julia, Lindsey, and Matthew (Riley) Baty; sisters, Shari Clark and Bette (Jack) Nichols; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lutheran Church of Hope. Extended obituary at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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