Virginia Ryan

October 27, 2018

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Virginia Irene Ryan, 88, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Village at Legacy Point in Waukee.

Virginia was born October 23, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to Douglas and Avis (West) Green. She graduated from East High School in 1948. Virginia was primarily a homemaker and loved her family and taking care of her home. Virginia traveled worldwide with the Elvis Presley Fan Club. She managed an antique business in Panora with her husband, Bill. Her hobbies included gardening and attending Civil War reenactments.

Virginia is survived by her children, Richard Ryan, Wreta (Steve) Leonhardt, and Rodney (Jeanine) Ryan, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and her sister-in-law, Mary. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bill, parents, Douglas and Avis Green, and her siblings.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Suncrest Hospice and the nurses at Legacy Point.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 2 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

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

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