E. Joann Walters
June 24, 2020
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E. Joann Walters
Des Moines
E. Joann Walters, 87, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2020. She was born on April 28, 1933 in Des Moines to Willard and Esther (Nielsen) Gustafson.
Joann was valedictorian of East High Class of 1951 and was a very talented musician. She was a longtime member of Epworth UMC in Des Moines. Above all else, Joann was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was being with her family and her legacy lives on through them.
She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Jim; daughters, Wendy Tassin and Julie (Marty) Bell; grandchildren, Caroline (Chris) Kerper and Philip (Adam) Tassin and Andrew Wheeler and Amanda (Doug) Griffith; several great grandchildren; sister, Joyce (Dick) Borg; and brother-in-law, Dr. E. Vance Walters.
Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
John Varme
07/03/2020
To Walters family:
Dear Jim,
So very sorry to read about Joann. We go back a long way. We started kindergarten together at Wallace Elementary. Went to Amos Hiatt together. Graduated at the same time from East High.
I remember her as an extremely smart, caring young woman. You have been together since high school. May those memories help you through this difficult time
My deepest sympathy, John Varme
Dan & Pam Sherman
06/26/2020
We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Mom. We hope you will be comforted by the many warm memories you shared throughout her life. She will always be with you in your heart. May she Rest In Peace.
Dave Brown
06/25/2020
Jim, the devotion you demonstrated to Joann all those years at Trinity Center speaks so highly of the caliber of person you are. I know from my own experience (from when my wife Meg was there), just how hard, but at the same time gratifying the experience taking care of your loved can be. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave Brown