Karen Kay Hatton

Karen Kay Hatton, age 69, of West Des Moines, IA, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Hospice of Central Iowa’s Kavanagh House after a short battle with cancer.

Karen was born in Waterloo, IA on January 28, 1941 to Robert and Mary K. Bartz. She had 3 siblings, Bob (Jerldine) of Waterloo, IA and Nancy (Orlan) Ott of Cedar Falls, IA. She was preceded in death by a brother, David (Deb) of Lakeville, MN in 2003.

Karen graduated from East Waterloo High School in 1958 and was employed by Northwestern Bell (Qwest) for 28 years. She married Donald James Hatton on February 12, 1960; they were later divorced. They had 3 children, Michael (Dawn) of Waterloo, IA, Michaelle (Dan) Bown of West Des Moines, IA and Melissa of Weatherford, OK. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, James, son of Michael; Cory, Sam, and Lauren, children of Michaelle and Dan; Abigail, daughter of Melissa. Karen also leaves behind her best friend and constant companion, Audrey Petersen; as well as her loving cat Annie.

Karen moved to West Des Moines, in 1984 continuing her job with Qwest. She was a lifetime member of the Communications Workers of America as well as the Telephone Pioneers of America.

The family would like to thank Dr. Thomas Buroker and his staff, the Oncology Department, staff and nurses of Methodist Hospital with special thanks to Edra Fouts, Oncology Coordinator and friend, and to Hospice of Central Iowa.

Services will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. A special committal service will be held in Waterloo at Memorial Park Cemetery, 3430 W. 4th St. in Waterloo, IA on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Lutheran Church of Hope or to Hospice of Central Iowa.

www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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