Thelma J. Ince

February 18, 2017

Service Details

Thelma J. Ince, 86, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. Services will be held Monday, February 27, 2017 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. and the service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be private at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Thelma was born April 4, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to James and Pearl Garland. She worked as an office manager for Mutual of Omaha Insurance and later as a network administrator at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center. Thelma enjoyed working in her garden, photography, and spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughters, Janice Ince, Kim Shaneybrook, Lisa Bonnell (Robert Vranesh) and Mindy (Patrick) McClard; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Doug Ince; daughter, Patty Lynch; brother, Jim Garland; and sisters, Helen Davis and Dorothy Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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