Nadine Layton

Nadine Gracie Layton, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at the Brio of Johnston Senior Living Community.

Nadine was born November 11, 1931, in Knoxville, Iowa, the daughter of Burdette and Katherine (McCombs) Godfrey. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines, where she met the love of her life, Cliff Layton.

Nadine worked in the home as her and Cliff raised three children. After the children were grown, she enjoyed working as a preschool associate for the Des Moines Public Schools.

Nadine’s family was her focus, and her special gift was how she showed her love and affection for every member of her family. She really enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in their various sporting events and school activities, as well as always making each one of them feel like they were very special.

Nadine enjoyed spending time with Cliff and all her family at their cabin at Lake Ponderosa, and she loved going on vacations with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In her spare time she loved to collect Teddy Bears, do cross stitch and loved to read. Nadine was an active member of Easton Place United Methodist Church where she served as an officer of various women’s groups and served on several committees within the church. She was also a member of the Jean Marie Cardinell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Nadine is survived by her children, Denise (Steve) Bogle and Doug (Marla) Layton; daughter-in-law, Stacy Layton; grandchildren, Kyle (Melanie) Trusty, Sam Trusty, Becky (Chad) Van Houweling, Chris (Tara) Bogle, Nick (Brooke) Layton, Emily (James) Dudzinski, and Emily Layton; great-grandchildren, Maggie and Dean Layton, Elijah, Grace and Gabby Bogle, Haley and Lexi Van Houweling, Jake and Mackenzie Trusty, and Gage Trusty, Ella and Gracie Dudzinski, Clifford Layton. She was preceded in death by her husband Cliff, her parents, her son, Steve Layton and her grandson, Ted Layton.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. The funeral service will be immediately following the visitation at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 8th at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, followed by the burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery on the east side of Des Moines.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Easton Place United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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