Martie Mele Diddy Obituary

Martie Mele Diddy
Martie Mele Diddy

November 9, 1944 - January 25, 2025
Born in Des Moines, Iowa
Resided in Des Moines / New Hampton, Iowa
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Martie Mele Diddy, 80, of Des Moines Iowa peacefully passed away at her home in Des Moines surrounded by family on Saturday, January 25.

Martie was born November 9th, 1944 in Des Moines to Phillip and Ruth Cless. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and then from Drake University with a degree in education. After teaching primary education in the Des Moines School District, Martie enrolled in DMACC obtaining a surgical nursing degree followed by several years working at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

In 1984 Martie married Ronald Dean Diddy of New Hampton, Iowa where they lived until 2008 before relocating to Des Moines and spending their winters in Palm Springs, CA. She was an avid reader and world traveler.

Martie was the proud mother of sons John Mele of Atlanta, GA, Thomas Mele of Eugene, OR, and Steve (Tomoko) Mele of Singapore, daughter Aksana (Carlos) Vaquerano of Johnston, IA, and step-sons Eric Diddy (deceased) and Matthew (Kristin) Diddy of Denver, CO., 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and step-son Eric.

Viewing will be held on Monday, January 27 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Westover Iles Funeral Home, 6337 Hickman Road, Des Moines.
Funeral and Burial services are private.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Animal Rescue League.

Online condolences are welcome at www.Ilesfuneralhomes.com.

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Iles Westover Chapel
6337 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA US 50322
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Monday, January 27, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Charities

American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Founded in 1913, the American Cancer Society(ACS) consists of more than two million volunteers and staff collaborating with nearly 18 million cancer survivors, their families and supporting donors united nationwide to conquer cancer. To accomplish its mission, the ACS collaborates with other voluntary health agencies, community-based organizations, business leaders, legislators, and educators at the national and grassroots levels to identify and address nationwide and local cancer issues through education, patient service, research and advocacy programs.
 (800) 227-2345
 aswygert@cancer.org
 www.cancer.org
Animal Rescue League Of Iowa
5452 NE 22nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is Iowa's largest nonprofit animal shelter, caring for many thousands of pets each year. The ARL serves people and pets from across the state of Iowa through its programs, which include pet adoption, humane education, pet behavior training, spay/neuter, animal cruelty intervention and much more.
 (515)262-9503
 http://www.arl-iowa.org
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