Marlys E. Hamilton

Marlys Hamilton passed away December 8, 2019, at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston, Iowa. A memorial gathering will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Highland Park Christian Church, 4260 NW 6th Drive in Des Moines. A private burial will be held at a later date.

Marlys was born January 2, 1936 in Atlantic, Iowa, to parents Robert and Grace Coldiron. She graduated in 1954 from East High School. She married the love of her life, Phil Hamilton, in 1958 and they moved to St. Louis for five years before coming back and raising their family on Des Moines’ “East Side” before moving to Urbandale where she had resided the past 23 years. In 1998, she retired from Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. after 25 years of service.

She enjoyed summer vacations with family and friends “Up North” on Long Lake in Park Rapids, MN. There are many family and friends that were able to enjoy this fun with her and the family. She had a contagious and unconditional passion for the holidays and not one went by that she didn’t thoroughly enjoy with family and friends.

Marlys is survived by the love of her life and husband of 60 years, Phil Hamilton; children, Phillip (Carolyn) Hamilton, Sara (Todd) Hartsell, and Beth (Mark) Tiby, and grandchildren, Vincent, Allison, Hannah, Rachael, and Matt (Megan). She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Judy Coldiron and niece, Connie (Kevin) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Grace Coldiron; brothers, Bill and Bob Coldiron, and nephew, Steve Coldiron.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to Highland Park Christian Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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