Evelyn Baltzley

Evelyn May (Boggs) Baltzley, 88, passed away August 30, 2019 at Taylor House in Des Moines, Iowa.

She was born May 15, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa to Hayden and Beatrice (Putney) Boggs. She had five sisters, Francis, Nellie, Rosemary, Margaret and Nina; and two brothers, Edward and Harry.

Evelyn was a very active member of Park Avenue Christian Church for 67 years. She enjoyed traveling, square dancing, camping and fishing but had an amazing gift of cooking. Evelyn was a member of Ramsey Guild for many years. Her gift of blood donation has touched many lives. She was a soft spoken person but one you could always count on. Evelyn had an unselfish love and showed that by sending personalized notes to everyone for all occasions. She was a great example of how to be a loving mom, grandmother and great grandmother to her family and a friend to many.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 71 years, Carroll (Vic) Baltzley; brother, Edward Boggs; sons, Steve (Linda), Rod (Jo Lynn), and Mark (Cindy); six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and numerous friends and family members.

The family will greet friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Park Avenue Christian Church, 3219 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50315. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am also at the church. Evelyn will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Park Avenue Christian Church or Taylor House Hospice in memory of Evelyn.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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