Ginger Bear

Ginger Rae Bear, age 43, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021.

Ginger was born August 28, 1978 in Des Moines, Iowa to Rodger and Nancy (Akers) Burton. She was a lifelong resident of Iowa, with the exception of 16 years in Austin, Texas. She worked for TPI Composites for the past five years, and prior to that for Interstate Batteries. Ginger had a huge heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand or a listening ear to anyone in need. She was very talented and liked doing all kinds of crafts. Ginger loved being outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, and boating. Above all, her greatest love in life were her grandkids.

She is survived by her wife, Nancy; children, Casey Johnston, Taylor Turner, and Hope; grandchildren, Charlee, Casey Jr., Zooey, Ava, and Dorian; her mother, Nancy Burton; brother, Jason (Annie) Burton; parents-in-law, Robert and Donna Clark; and many other loving family members and friends.

Ginger was preceded in death by her father, Rodger Burton; and her son, Richard Bear.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Nancy Bear to help cover funeral expenses.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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