Wanda Brown
August 04, 1937 — November 02, 2024
Wanda May Brown, 87, passed away November 2, 2024.
She was born August 4, 1937 in Coon Rapids, Iowa to George and Iola Nielson. Wanda worked at Deluxe Check Printers as a proof reader for many years before she retired. After retirement, Dwight and Wanda started a clothing company called “Country Square Duds” and sold the clothing at many square-dancing events. They also enjoyed camping, traveling, and square dancing together.
Wanda is survived by her children, Greg (Michelle) Brown and Brad (Carmen) Brown; grandchildren, Brandi Brown, Shannon Brown, Angela Mortensen, Charisse Karpan, and Michael Brown; seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; special friend, Cindy Denning; and Furry companion, Yogi.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Dwight Brown; parents, George and Iola Nielson; three brothers; and a sister.
Family will greet friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions can be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
The family would like to thank Suncrest Hospice for the amazing care they provided to Wanda.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carol Holmes
11/12/2024
I should’ve posted that I worked with Wanda at Deluxe. I believe she helped with hospice patients at one time visiting them in their home. (I took the training for it because of her.)
Carol Holmes
11/11/2024
Sorry to hear of Wanda’s passing. The one memory that comes to mind (and every time I smell it) was Wanda loved burnt popcorn. Always think of her when I see square dancing and/or camping on a show. How she & Brownie loved doing both. R.I.P. Wanda
Frank Holmes
11/10/2024
The Lord has received one of the kindest, caring and loving human beings I have ever met. Wanda was part of a larger family working at Deluxe and I personally was shaped by her generosity that I carried into adulthood. May God bless you Wanda and keep you.