Marilyn Parsons
September 07, 2018
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Marilyn Mae Parsons, 83, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines due to complications of a fall.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, September 13th. Celebration of life will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 14th. Her remains have been cremated.
Marilyn was born May 22, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the daughter of Earl and Millie Meline. Marilyn married Lowell Parsons on November 30, 1968 and they enjoyed 32 years together before his death in December 2000. After many years as a switchboard operator, Marilyn retired from Bell Telephone in 1986 as a service and repair dispatcher. She was a member of Grace Church. Her hobbies included reading, camping, traveling and spoiling her family. She had been a member of Heart of Iowa Camping Club, Second Chance Camping Club and the German-American Club.
She is survived by her step-sons Mike (Cathy) of Alleman, Ray (Teresa) of Des Moines and David (Pam) of Roland, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, many Johnson cousins especially Mel and Kenny.
In addition to her husband Lowell, Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to any of the following: Camp Courageous of Iowa, Amanda the Panda, Animal Rescue League of Iowa, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Valley View Village.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary Lou (Petty) Lane
09/16/2018
Marilyn and I were best of friends all the way through high school and beyond. Coach Webb approached us in study hall in tenth grade and asked if we would be interested in working at the Des Moines Public Library and of course we accepted, Earl's employer had box seats at the Bruins, so we went to many games after work. (One of our friends actually married a pitcher who later was called up to the Cubs.) We also both worked at Northwestern Bell and took vacations to Colorado together. She truly was a very special lady. (I have many pictures (some very silly!) Many very special memories.
Larry Young
09/14/2018
So sorry to read about Mrs Parsons. I only met her a couple of times years ago. But saw her often, in recent years, as she lived across the street from my son and his family. I worked with her husband when he worked at Iowa Power and Light.(Midamerican Energy) Lowell and Mrs Parsons went to Galilee Baptist at that time and were so involved with everything which was very impressive. They were a part of my past and I am just sorry that although my grandchildren who called her Marilyn and had all kinds of stories, I didnt ever think to ask about her last name. Remember the past and cherish your I know I will of the Parsons,
Janet Johnson
09/13/2018
Marilyn's cheerful smile was always present despite the many challenges she faced throughout her life. As a relative by marriage, knowing her was inspirational.
Shirley K Forshier
09/12/2018
We were in a camping club with her and Lowell years ago, since then I attended church with her at Superstition Sunrise up until this past year. She was such a lovely person, and good friend.
sue Turnerr
09/12/2018
So sorry to hear of the loss of a family member.
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