Darlene Wilson

Des Moines

Darlene Wilson, 91, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. There will be a private family service and entombment at Resthaven Mausoleum in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Darlene was born in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of James and Zula (Knox) Dalbey. She was a graduate of East High School, met and married Bryce E. Wilson in 1942, and was a lifelong Des Moines resident. Darlene was a homemaker who had a passion for playing golf and oil painting, played the organ and piano, and was a Life Master Bridge player.

She is survived by her son, John (Merry) Wilson of Urbandale; daughter, Bry (Steve) Dallenbach of West Des Moines; three grandchildren, Amanda (Darren) Wood, Josh (April) Wilson and Cory (Jon) Garner; and six great-grandchildren. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Bryce Wilson and three brothers and sisters.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Mercy Hospice (5820 Winwood Dr., Johnston, IA 50131 or Wesley Acres (3520 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312.)