Reba Hutchens

Reba Mae (Beasley) Hutchens, 89, passed away December 2, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Reba was born July 24, 1931 to Floyd and Jennie Beasley at home in Lawn Hill, Iowa. She was the youngest of three daughters. Reba attended New Providence schools where she graduated in May 1949. On October 2, 1949 she married Leo Hutchens at home in Lawn Hill, Iowa and they had 59 years together.

Reba worked various jobs, as a waitress, cashier and longest at Principal Financial starting out with mother’s hours which worked into a full time position. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her flowers and sunshine. Reba enjoyed sitting outside visiting with the neighbors. She loved Christmas and was always busy in the kitchen feeding her family with belly love. Reba loved her sweets along with a cup of cappuccino. She enjoyed watching game shows and doing word search puzzles.

During her married life Reba and Leo raised their family starting out in Marshalltown, Iowa then moving to Des Moines and finally to West Des Moines. They traveled some and spent time with family and friends. They were members of West Des Moines United Methodist church.

Reba is survived by her children, Deborah (Robert) Schierbaum of Waukee, Linda (Richard) Geil of Ames, Denise Buchar of Chicago, Illinois and Scott Hutchens (Amy) of Des Moines; grandchildren, Jenny Hohman, Jessica Jimenez, Jacob Schierbaum, Darren Geil, Branden Geil, Dustin McCann, Sommer Trower, Afton McCann, Austin McCann, Jordan Hutchens and Taylor Hutchens; great-grandchildren, Jaylie Hohman, Jonas Hohman, Hattie Jimenez, Frankie Jimenez, Amelia Geil, Leroy Geil, Dempsey Wendt and Cameron Trower; also many other nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Reba was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Jennie Beasley; husband, Leo Hutchens; and sisters, Lucille Babcock and Florence Bachman; plus many other family members and friends.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the West Des Moines United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society of Iowa.