Gayle Newlin

Gayle Newlin, 72, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2021, from a heart attack. She was born on August 23, 1949, the daughter of Katherine and Avory Wynkoop.

Born in Earlham, Gayle spent her adolescent years in Jefferson, Iowa, before making her home in Des Moines. She married her husband in 1972 and the couple later divorced.

Gayle retired from the State of Iowa after more than 30 years of service. In retirement, she volunteered countless hours at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library.

Gayle loved spending time at home, gardening, reading, collecting coins, and going for daily walks. In her younger years, she enjoyed playing softball, riding and caring for horses, dancing, and attending concerts.

Gayle is survived by her daughter, Julie (Brian) Colburn; brother, Ron Wynkoop; grandchildren, Abbi, Ryan, and Grayson; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avory and Katherine.

Visitation will be held from 3-5 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, with a memorial service held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, both at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Interment will follow at Winterset Cemetery, 615 S. Third Street, Winterset, IA 50273, at 1:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association in loving memory of Gayle.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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