Geraldine Rees

Geraldine Rees, 90, passed away on October 26, 2021 at home in Ankeny. She was born on February 27, 1931, daughter of Harlan and Elna Gabel.

Geraldine graduated from Ankeny High School and then went on to attend Grand View University and graduated from the University of Iowa with her Master’s Degree. She played basketball and softball while in high school. Geraldine was a long time member of Ankeny First United Methodist Church, she is now a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was a talented artist, who loved camping, canoeing, cooking – anything with a recipe – flower gardening and she valued her faith. Geraldine and Merrill were married on June 5, 1959.

Geraldine is survived by her husband of 62 years, Merrill; daughter, Pam Rees; brother, Gary Gabel along with a host of loving family and friends.

Services will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Ave., Des Moines, Iowa. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to DMARC, 3816 36th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50310 in loving memory of Geraldine.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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