Olygie Lynn Blades

Our beloved Olygie passed away, Friday, November 28th, 2025 at 11:15am at Methodist West in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 62. Born May 11, 1963 in Evansville Indiana.

Her parents are Robert Blades, 85 years old, and Judy Blades, deceased May 11, 2019. She came to Iowa with her family at the age of 12, and spent her childhood years growing up in Cambridge, Iowa, as a Ballard Bomber.

 There were many different career paths involving the food industry, UPS and Quick Trip to name a few. Her last 23 years were spent as a Licensed Massage Therapist at Blades Massage & Wellness with her sister as her partner. Olygie thoroughly enjoyed helping people both physically and mentally. There was a kindness about her, and a positive attitude, that rubbed off on those she helped and anyone who was around her. 

Spending time with her family and friends was very important to her. We hope no one holds it against her - she was a Denver Broncos fan. Christmas music and Hallmark movies were the best for her, so when she was resting in the hospital bed, we had both the music and TV playing for her. 

She left a big footprint on so many hearts. SHE WILL BE MISSED! There will be a celebration of life after the new year. No date yet, but it will be in February. We know there will be people traveling and need adequate time to make plans, we will pick that date and get it out with enough notice. Stay tuned.