Joni Kay Hansen

Joni Kay Hansen
Of Des Moines, Iowa

Joni Kay Hansen, age 64, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Altoona Nursing & Rehab. Joni was born the daughter of Robert and Jean Nelson on August 31, 1955 in Burlington, Iowa.

She enjoyed doing the New York Times Crosswords and did them with ease. Joni was known by many as a horrible cook, but always tried. It’s been said that even a plane couldn’t take down her brand muffins. Joni was a fun-loving, generous, loyal friend who everyone wanted to be around. She will be lovingly remembered for her wit, intelligence, infectious laugh and incredible sense of humor.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include her loving daughters, Jeany (Raymundo) Beltran, Jodie (Jenny Ballew) Hansen and Kellany Hansen; son, James Hansen; grandchildren, Caleb Hansen, Steven Beltran, Samuel Beltran and Manuel (Racheal) Guadron; great grandchildren, Marlee Guadron and Isabelle Guadron; nephews, Nicholas Lamb, Christopher Lamb and Ramsey Nelson; brother, Michael Nelson; brother-in-law, Ken Lamb; and a host of extended family and friends.

Joni was preceded in death by her husband, James Barker; brother, Steven Nelson; and sisters, Kathleen Lamb and Sandy Perkins.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Joni.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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