Marlys Moore's Obituary
Marlys Kay Kosanke Moore, age 75, of Ames Iowa went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday October 27, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. A gathering of friends and family will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, with a 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 31 Funeral Service at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care. Burial will follow at the Ames Municipal Cemetery. Marlys was born September 22, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Vern and Bernice Kosanke. She married Edward Moore in Hubbard, Iowa on June 15, 1968 and he preceded her in death in 2003. She was a homemaker and mother involved with 4-H and Girl Scouts. Marlys was a member of the Heartland Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and writing to pen pals all over the world. She is survived by her daughters; Lee Ann Montz of Ankeny, Connie Nordstrom of Hawaii, and Lisa Ryan of Ames, grandchildren; Amy Montz, Aaron Montz, Drew Nordstrom, Blake Nordstrom, Caleb Nordstrom, Shelby Ryan, Kaylee Ryan, Dyllan Ryan, Alyssa Willis, Dallas Moore, great grandchildren; Braydon Lutman, Payton Joynes, Karsynn Montz, Jayden Montz, and two brothers, Marlyn Kosanke, and Leland Kosanke. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ed Moore, and son Randy Moore. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Heartland Baptist Church. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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