Iris Hamilton was born November 24th 1930 in Hays Kansas. Iris's family is heart broken, we are also joyous because she is now in Heaven with God She passed away to Glory after a short illness on 6/6/2023. Iris was 92 years old. Iris leaves two daughters, Kim Shepherd of Raymore Missouri, and Julianne West of Kansas City Missouri. Iris has three Grandchildren; Michael Charles West of Omaha Nebraska, and Matthew and Nicholas West of Kansas City Missouri. She also leaves a Niece Tracy of St. Louis, and Cousins in Ks., IA, and  Saskatchewan Canada, where her Mother was born, and by many friends. Iris was preceded in death by her Husband Kenneth E. Hamilton who passed away in 2001, her Father, Richard Fegley  her Mother Kittie Fegley of Newton, Ks., Her Father in Law, Avery Hamilton, her Mother in law Mayme Hamilton, her sister June Boaz, her niece Jamie Boaz, and her Son in Law Michael Haney, husband of Julianne. 

Iris was a delightful Lady and Truly has created a wonderful Legacy for her family. She set an example through how she lived her Life. God really Blessed us to give us Iris as our mother and Kenneth as our Father.  Iris served in her Church, Leawood Presbyterian, she taught preschool Bible classes and served as a Deacon. She served others as God has commanded us to do. She taught us that prayer is essential  she was a prayer warrior. She is still looking over us, and praying, every day. Her intelligence, her quick witted Humor, and telling others exactly what she thinks about anything, will be sorely missed. 

She served as an officer in PEO an organization that raises money so successful young Women can go to Cottey College in Missouri. Iris cared about Veterans and recognizing there service. Iris worked for the National Veterans service project, interviewing and recording the experiences of WWII Veterans. Philanthropy to ensure young women can go to college through her work in PEO.  She was passionate about politics and worked to enroll voters in Denver, CO and worked for her Party. In the 70's she attended the Republican National Convention here in Kansas City.  Iris always put family first. She was a  wonderful Hostess, and welcomed friends and family alike into her Home and invited them to her table with her wonderful home cooked meals. 

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