Clarris Mae Brandt
May 02, 2019
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Clarris Mae Brandt, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Valley View Village. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 PM Monday, May 20, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Family will greet guests one hour prior to the service.
Clarris was born November 9, 1922 in Carroll, Iowa to George and Maria (Petersen) Schroeder. She graduated from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in 1944 as a Registered Nurse. Her entire career was devoted to nursing at the Des Moines VA, Carroll County Hospital, Lutheran Hospital and the Polk County Juvenile Home.
She married Floyd Brandt on November 24, 1946 in Manning Iowa eventually moving to Des Moines in 1959. She belonged to the First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and Phi Tau Omega Sorority. She was a Sunday School teacher, Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader.
Clarris is survived by her daughter, Sally (Jim) Lutz; son, Craig (Cathy) Brandt; grandchildren, Meredith (Jesse) Cabarrus, E. Craig (Elizabeth) Lutz, Eric (Nina Lu) Brandt, and Emily Brandt; and great grandchildren, Julian and Sebastian Cabarrus, and Mae and Boen Lutz. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Floyd Brandt.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Valley View Village or Blank Children’s Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jeri Baysinger
05/20/2019
Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We love sweet Clarris like a 2nd Mom. Our memories, shared moments & stories will be cherished always. And never forgotten. She will be celebrated for such a beautiful, long life..but we know also so missed. Daily routines changed. Well do anything we can to help through those tough times. But we know she is so loved, and at peace in her heavenly home. Prayers for you all to have comfort in her strong Faith. Much love ~ Scott, Jeri, Andrea & Jeremy Baysinger & families.
Terrie Barto
05/19/2019
I dont know if you remember me but we went to elementary school in Carroll together. It is one of my favorite memories of childhood playing at your house with you. I remember your mother so well. She was always so patient and kind to me when i went over to your house to play. My thoughts, sympathies and good wishes are with you .
Sharel Short
05/08/2019
Craig and Cathy I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I enjoyed all of my visits with her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.