Gail Denning

Gail Joan Denning, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Valley View Village in Des Moines.

Gail was born September 14, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. She was a graduate of East High School, class of 1958, and remained an active alumni. Gail worked for Woodford Manufacturing, beginning right out of high school, and continued until her retirement. She was a Master Gardener, taught gardening classes, and also worked the Children’s Garden at the Iowa State Fair. She married Gary Denning in 1958. Gail and Gary played in several husband and wife golf tournaments. They were active members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Gail enjoyed taking part in the Pleasant Hill Ladies League. She was a very talented woman; there wasn’t anything that she couldn’t do, and do well.

She is survived by her sons, Gary (Angie) Denning, Jr. and Mike (Cindy) Denning; granddaughters, Stephany (Donny) Anderson, Michelle (Jaron) Agan, Andrea (Greg) Zubulake, and Alyssa Denning; eleven great-grandchildren; sister, Carole (Don) Stevenson; brother, Francis (Gail) Coulthard; and several nieces and nephews.

Gail was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Gary Denning, Sr.; her mother and step-father, Wilma and Fran Coulthard; father, Loren Peterson; and daughter, Nancy Denning.

A public visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. The family respectfully asks guests to wear masks and to maintain social distancing. There will be a private family service following the visitation with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Croix Hospice in appreciation of their loving care of Gail.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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