Anita J. Charron

Anita Joy (Fletcher) Charron was born December 26, 1926 in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada to George Stanley and Eva May (Coleman) Fletcher. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 92 in Madrid, Iowa.

Anita was a graduate of Beal Technical School, London, Ontario, Canada where she studied the arts. She married Alex Charron on February 12, 1946 and was primarily a homemaker. They resided in Canada until 1966, when they moved to Iowa for Alex’s employment. She enjoyed painting, gardening, collecting stones and camping. She was a talented knitter and quilter. In her free time, she liked baking, playing cards, and completing crossword puzzles.

Anita was devoted to the interests of her family, both immediate and extended. While living in Canada, she was an active member of College Avenue United Church where she was highly involved in the Women’s Association. After moving to Iowa, her first church home was Simpson United Methodist Church in Des Moines, IA. Most recently, she was a faithful member of Salem United Church of Christ in Alleman, IA.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Carol (Fred) Smith of Belmont, Ontario, Canada, Brian (Marilyn) of Polk City, IA, David (Michele) of Des Moines, IA, Roger (Karen) of Runnells, IA, Mark (Connie) of Urbandale, IA, Grant (Mike Case) of London, Ontario, Canada, Graham (Melinda) of New Virginia, IA; fifteen grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Clement Charron; and her brothers, Jack Fletcher and Norman Fletcher, both of Ontario, Canada.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 Northwest 60th Avenue, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Salem United Church of Christ, 320 NE 141st Avenue, Alleman, Iowa and will be followed by cremation.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Salem United Church of Christ in loving memory of Anita.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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