Nita M. Brower

Nita Mae (Hill) Brower passed away on March 2nd, 2024. Nita, the daughter of John and Juanita Hill, was born April 23, l935. Nita was a life long resident of Des Moines, IA. She graduated from East High School in 1953 and married Kenneth Brower on June 18, l954. Nita worked as a private secretary until she became a mother; then she became a stay at home mom for her three children. During that time Nita taught Sunday school, served as a homeroom parent for her children's school, was a leader for a Camp Fire Girl's group, and sold Avon. Nita graduated from Iowa State University in l983. She taught English at East High School. Nita was an active member of her church for over 75 years, serving in multiple ways. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed her pets, baking Christmas goodies, reading, camping, fishing and watching the wildlife in her back yard.

Nita is survived by daughter Kathy (Jack) Smith of Maple Grove, MN, daughter Penny Brower of Peoria, IL, and son Robert Brower (Sherry LaValley) of Carlisle, IA, as well as granddaughters Valerie Morrison (Jason Fleming) of Port Moody, BC, Canada, Kristen (Erin) Elliott and great grandchildren, Xander and Kaylee Elliott, of Minneapolis, MN.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 9th, 11am, at Union Park United Methodist Church, 2305 E 12th Street, Des Moines. Memorials may be given to her church.

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