Madelyn Mae Blue Lacey
April 16, 2015
Madelyn Mae Blue Lacey, 83, of Des Moines, passed on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Westkirk Presbyterian Church, 2700 Colby Woods Drive in Urbandale, IA.
Madelyn was born January 5, 1932 in Des Moines, Iowa to John Paul and Arlene Blue. She was a long time resident of Des Moines and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1950. She married the love of her life, Raymond Lacey on February 8, 1951. Madelyn was a caring and giving mother, a member of PEO, Red Hat Ladies, and Westkirk Presbyterian Church where she loved to sing in the choir. Madelyn was an avid traveler and visited most every state in the Union with her husband. The couple retired to Sun City West, Arizona in 1994 and returned to Iowa in 2014.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Raymond; son, Paul (Jan) Lacey of Phoenix, Arizona; daughters, Victoria Lacey of Johnston, Iowa, Valerie (Jim) McIntyre of Polk City, Iowa, and Jennifer (Gary) Brazelton of Ankeny, Iowa; 13 grandchildren: Nicholas (Christina), and Bryant (Monica) Lacey, Andrew (Pamela), and Amy (Sherman Anderson) Bechtel, Justin, Tyler, and Alyssa (Dr. Brian Ferguson) McIntyre, Tanner and Keely Dake, Gloria, Jacob, Zoey, and Levi Brazelton; 6 great-grandchildren: Mason, Tavian, and Shamya Anderson, Isabella and Sophia Bechtel, and Vincent Lacey; and her sister, Marilyn (Don) Lanham of Clive, IA. Madelyn was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Rowland and Donald Blue.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kay Roberts McGee
09/22/2015
I just learned of Madelyn's passing from another cousin. I have pictures of her holding me with the Blue family. My Mother, Mae, was her father's sister. I am so sorry to hear of a her passing. She was a very sweet person. My sympathy to the family.
Lee Dickson
04/25/2015
My heart goes out to all of you. I was saddened to read in the paper about Madelyn's death. My sister-in-law's funeral is also on Saturday so will be unable to attend madelyn's funeral. I have very fond memories oof Madelyn and the rest of you when we all lived on Beechwood Drive. Those were fun days. My husband passed away in December 2013. I live at Wesley Acres and love it here. My prayers are with you.
Janet & Marvin Cottrell
04/25/2015
Raymond Condolences to you and family. Sorry to her about Madelyn's death.
From Janet & Marvin Cottrell and family.
Katie (Wahlig) Wainwright
04/23/2015
Jennifer (To me you'll always be Jenny :) I saw your mom's obituary in the paper this morning, and indeed my heart goes out to you. I have so many wonderful summer swimming memories of you, and I remember your parents fondly also. I will keep you and your whole family in my prayers. Take care.
Pat Khile Parker
04/20/2015
So sorry to learn of Madeyn's passing. Our parents were best friends and we played together as little girls. My condolences to her family.
Susan Doll
04/19/2015
So sorry for your loss. She is now at peace and pain free. Thoughts and prayer go out to the family.