Linda D. Rattray
December 07, 1951 — June 15, 2025
Linda Dianne Rattray, 73, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Linda was born December 7, 1951, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was a resident of Des Moines her entire life. She attended East High School and was a homemaker, caring for her family and other extended “family” that she adopted as her own. She was a mom and grandma to many.
She is survived by her children, Robert Rattray, Jr. (Carrie), Melinda Rattray, and Bill Rattray (Brandy); grandchildren, Kahle Rattray, Justyce Rattray, Alex Nielsen, Jacob Nielsen, Tiffany Rattray, Destiny Carter, Malichi Callahan, Isaiah Callahan, Josh Rattray, Jake Rattray, Jayson Rattray, and Jayda Rattray; two great-grandchildren with a third on the way; as well as numerous extended family and friends.
Linda was preceded in death by her former husband and father of her children, Robert Rattray, Sr.; son, Ricky Joe Rattray; mother and step-father, Betty and Terry Sedars; and her father, John Johnson.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, also at Hamilton’s.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Linda.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Felicia Hutchinson Beyer
06/19/2025
I’m so sorry about your loss. I met Linda when I unfortunately dated Robert Webb JR. she was a sweet caring and loving woman. RIP Linda.
Jenny Smith
06/18/2025
I'm so sorry to all of this beautiful lady's family I had the honor of being her friend Lindas laugh was so contagious it would make you smile no matter what kind of day you were having she was kind never said a cross word about anyone her kindness and her jokes her personality was beyond anyone I've met she was strong willed her family meant everything to her always in my heart always my beautiful friend fly high love you....