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No Visitation planned

Service:

Per Bobbi’s request cremation will occur and a private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Disposition:

Cremation
Hamilton's Crematory

Arrangements:

Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home
5400 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, Iowa 50315
(515) 285-3911

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Barbara "Bobbi" McAninch

Barbara “Bobbi” McAninch, 65, passed away on June 20, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

She was born October 13, 1946 in Des Moines to Virginia and Arthur Witt.

Bobbi was a hard worker and was known for her craftiness in woodworking, gardening and ballroom dancing. She had a great sense of humor and loved to be around people. Through the years Bobbi had the pleasure of owning two bars, Piccolo Pete’s and Bobbi Mac’s Dugout.

Her main love was her grandchildren and for the past four years she had the privilege of spending time with her great granddaughter.

Bobbi is survived by her loving husband, Bud McAninch; mother, Virginia; sisters, Vicki (Ed) Gooch and Sherry (Fred Johnson) Witt; children, Sue, Jim, Charli, Tracy, Carrie and Buddy; grandchildren, Babs, Austin, Gavin, Caitlyn, Sonny, Noah, Lucas and Carlee Sue; great granddaughter, Nevaeh; her precious dog, Gracy.

She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur; brother, Steve; grandson, Logan.

Per Bobbi’s request cremation will occur and a private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed toward the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Bobbi.

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