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Bessie May Kissel Stanley

Birth	:	12 Jul 1927 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 May 2020 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5159988, -93.6429977
Description	:	Bessie May Kissel Stanley went home to her Lord on May 12, 2020. She was 92 at the time of her death. Bessie May was born to Lavina (Dimp) and Roy Kissel on July 12, 1927. She graduated from Des Moines Lincoln High School in 1946. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond (Dick) Stanley on June 16, 1947. Bessie worked at the Ordnance Plant in Ankeny and for Northwestern Bell Telephone before becoming a mother and home keeper. In her later years she had a childcare service in her home and helped raise... Read More	Bessie May Kissel Stanley went home to her Lord on May 12, 2020. She was 92 at the time of her death. Bessie May was born to Lavina (Dimp) and Roy Kissel on July 12, 1927. She graduated from Des Moines Lincoln High School in 1946. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond (Dick) Stanley on June 16, 1947. Bessie worked at the Ordnance Plant in Ankeny and for Northwestern Bell Telephone before becoming a mother and home keeper. In her later years she had a childcare service in her home and helped raise numerous children when their mothers needed to work outside the home. She was loved by many and will be missed. Bessie was a member of Park Avenue Christian Church and their chapter of TTT. She is survived by her children, Gary (Brenda) Stanley of Waukee, IA, Becky (Ron) Bizzell of Waxahachie, TX and Richard (Laura) Stanley of Des Moines, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick Stanley, her parents and sister and brother in law, Betty and Harry Hammond and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. And her beloved pets. Due to the Covid19 pandemic and community regulations a graveside service only will be performed at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines directed by Hamilton Funeral Home, South. A later memorial service will be planned when restrictions are lifted. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be sent to Park Avenue Christian Church, Des Moines and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home

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Where is Bessie May Kissel Stanley's memorial?
Bessie May Kissel Stanley's memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, USA.
When did Bessie May Kissel Stanley death?
Bessie May Kissel Stanley death on 12 May 2020 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Bessie May Kissel Stanley's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5159988
Longitude: -93.6429977

Family Members:

Parent

Le Roy Kissel

(1903 - 1975)

Lavina May Palmer Kissel

(1907 - 1972)

Spouse

Raymond Richard “Dick” Stanley

(1928 - 2015)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5159988, -93.6429977

2. Fort Des Moines Post Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 41.5259850, -93.6070350

3. Oak Grove Cemetery
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6. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5776360, -93.6931440

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9. Woodland Cemetery
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13. Scotch Ridge Cemetery
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14. Saint Ambrose Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5932999, -93.6464005

15. Scott Gravesite
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Coordinate: 41.5877000, -93.6008500

16. Webb Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4385986, -93.6682968

17. Hendricks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5883400, -93.5954700

18. Jordan Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5615200, -93.7347200

19. Avon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5299988, -93.5338974

20. Oak Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5614500, -93.7356910

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Coordinate: 41.5980000, -93.6673000

22. Jordan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5588989, -93.7450027

23. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Garden
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Coordinate: 41.6039162, -93.6644135

24. Saint John's Cemetery
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