Linda (Masters) Isley

June 17, 2017

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Linda Lee (Masters) Isley, daughter of Willard G. (Ed) and Esther Masters passed away peacefully Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the age of 76.

Linda was born July 31, 1941, in Williamson, IA. She graduated from Tech High School. She married Lester Isley February 9, 1961, and together they raised 3 children.

Linda lived in Des Moines most of her life and spent 30 years working for the Des Moines School system. She helped construct our city school bus routes, trained drivers, and often drove herself. It was very common to be out with her and have a now grown adult, walk up to us and reintroduce themselves and tell mom and us about her being the best bus driver they ever had. Before Google, you just called Linda for directions because she knew every street in this city!

She is survived by her children, James (Laurie) Isley, Lesly Thompson, and Lori (Gordon) Miller; grandchildren, Allison, Tyler, Tara (Rafael), Brenna, Jake, and Tessa; great-grandchildren, Olivia, Gabriella, and Giavonna; siblings, Will (Becky) Masters, Ellen (Doug) Beckman, and Liz (Howard) LeNoble. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Isley; son-in-law, Thomas J. Thompson; and great-grandson, Raphael Luna III.

Linda respectfully requested a private burial with family. Cards and condolences may be sent to Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313.

The family of Linda Isley wishes to thank you for all the love, kindness, and support you’ve expressed to us all.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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