Nancy R. Edwards

Nancy Ruth Edwards of Altoona, age 76, passed away March 1st, 2023 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by family and many dear friends.

Nancy loved working with kids and taught 4th & 5th grade science and social studies for Douglas Elementary School, retiring in 1998.

She enjoyed riding motorcycles and taking trips to Jamaica with Larry, family dinners and Friday breakfasts with grandsons, working in the yard and beautifying the cul-de-sac island, reading, and hosting many holiday get-togethers for family and friends.

Nancy is survived by her husband of 59 years, Larry Edwards of Altoona, her brother John (Ginny) Eason of Ankeny, her sister Judith DeWinter of Hilton Head, SC, her sister Elizabeth (Gary) Chandler of Ankeny, her brother David (Nancy) Eason of Ankeny, her daughter Christine (Don) Franck of Altoona, her son Jeff (Angie) Edwards of Laguna Vista, TX, grandchildren Alexandra (Thomas) Christensen of Ankeny, Austin Edwards of Des Moines, Gavin and Logan Franck of Altoona, and great-grandchildren Gabriel, Emery, & Kaden Christensen.

A celebration of life will be held to honor Nancy’s memory at the Police Training & Recreation Center at 5374 NE 12th Ave, Pleasant Hill IA, on Thursday, March 16th from 6-8pm.

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Vicki Bertagnolli

03/11/2023

It was always good seeing Nancy at the office. I loved the stories shed tell me about her and Larry going to Jamaica and how theyd take things to the people there and how happy it made them. Im sure they appreciated all the gifts you took them that they couldnt get there. You fought so hard but God had other plans. Rest in peace girl, no more pain

David Brown

03/07/2023

Nancy was truly a vital member of our DMPD retiree's group. You could always tell when she was present at one of our gatherings, The room was a lot brighter with her in it. Heaven is a lot brighter now.

Roxy Lane

03/06/2023

I was so sad to learn about Nancy's passing. She was an amazing teacher and friend at Douglas Elementary School. I'll always remember Nancy riding away with Larry on the motorcycle when she retired from teaching. We all stood in the doorway near the parking lot and cheered! Rest in peace Nancy. You will be missed.