Roxie Hart

Roxie Hart, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa from Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. She was born the daughter of Richard and Lila “Mearl” (Perdue) Anderson on October 27, 1948, in Atlantic, Iowa.

She grew up in Lewis, Iowa, and graduated from Griswold High School in 1966. She lived in multiple locations throughout the state, while always calling Iowa, home. She worked most of her career at the Telephone Company, retiring in 2012. She was married in 1967, though later divorced, having three children whom she adored. Her life was centered on her faith, family, and friends, who could always count on a loving and kind experience with her. She found joy in time with family, and friends, and gave back in many ways, like her efforts in restoring The Ferry House in Lewis, Iowa. She participated in worship, choir, and service groups to improve the lives of others, including Mission trips to the Navajo Nation. In her later years, she cherished visits to Italy and France to be with dear friends. She loved her ever-expanding family and took great care to ensure each member had special moments with her.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Christin “Chris” (Mark) Tucker, Damon “Deke” (Wendy) Hart, and Erin (Aaron) Theede; grandchildren, Chelsea Tucker, Cassidy (Marco) Finley, Ryan (Victoria) Turnbull, Jacob Turnbull, Imre Theede, and Avy Theede; great-grandchildren, Lexani, Josiah, Elias, Kyron, Kahlia, Marco Jr., Mayson, Ava, Emma, Olivia, Bowen, Maya, and Colt; and a host of other nieces, nephews, beloved family members, and friends.

Roxie was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Jordan Turnbull; and sister, Rita Brown.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines, Iowa. The family requests that everyone attending please wear bright colors to honor Roxie. For those unable to attend you may view the livestream here: Lutheran Church of Hope

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Alpha-1 Foundation, Lutheran Church of Hope, or Taylor House in loving memory of Roxie.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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