Elsie E. Hubbard

Elsie Hubbard, 83, passed away on July 29, 2023, at MercyOne.

Elsie was born March 5, 1940 in Eugene, Oregon to John and Eileene Frerichs. On November 15, 1972, she married Bill Hubbard. Elsie operated an in-home daycare where she loved and cared for many children through the years. She was also a sales rep with Avon Cosmetics for over 40 years. When her children were growing up, she was very involved in PTA meetings, school events, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts. Elsie remembered everyone’s birthday and always sent a card. She enjoyed decorating her house for every holiday and was amazingly creative. Elsie was incredibly meticulous, very organized, and always had everything planned out to the very last detail. She was an avid 49ers and racing fan. Elsie also had a passion for butterflies.

Elsie is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, William “Bill” Hubbard; children, Jerry Hubbard, Eileene (Scott) Bailey, James (Brittany) Hubbard, Chad (Lori) Hubbard, and Robert (Christine) Hubbard; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her siblings, Don, Bob, Evelyn, Judy, and Walt; and a host of extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Justin; and her siblings, Donna, Mary, and Alvin.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 2 pm at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. The family encourages everyone to dress comfortably and casually. For those unable to attend in person, the family invites you to join them virtually through the link in her obituary found on Hamilton’s website.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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