Heather Darnell Spurlin
May 22, 2016
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Heather Darnell Spurlin was called by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 22, 2016, leaving behind her beloved parents, Ron and Arlys Spurlin, and her furry friends, Mugsy and Bella.
Heather graduated from high school in Ankeny followed by two associate degrees from DMACC. She lived her entire life in Ankeny.
She will be remembered for her giving and generous nature as well as compassion and advocacy for all animals big and small, especially dogs.
Heather was extraordinarily talented and skilled with technology and had a great love for photography. She had a special passion for music, especially country music, and attending big name concerts.
She had a great sense of humor. Her love of travel was topped with her trip to London.
Those left behind to cherish and honor Heather’s special uniqueness and memory are her parents, Ron and Arlys Spurlin, and her dogs, Mugsy and Bella. Many others who will miss Heather include her aunt, Mary Lou Betts (John); uncles, Dennis Rosenquist (Karen) and Dennis Spurlin (Barb); as well as many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Amy and Edwin Spurlin, and Nellie and Arnold Rosenquist; an aunt, Darline Rosenquist; and uncles, Merlyn Rosenquist and Bob Spurlin (June).
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, on Sunday, July 31, 2016, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Julie Hupp
11/02/2016
I was privileged to meet Heather in LA and share a memorable meal with her. Her enthusiasm for all things Xena, as well as her pets, was infectious. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. She was a very lovely soul, and will be missed.
Joan Strand
08/19/2016
I was so sorry to read of Heather's passing. How difficult it is to lose a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve her loss.
Toni Gross
05/29/2016
Ron & Arlys, I was so sorry to hear of Heather's passing. It's so difficult to lose a child! Please know that I am praying for you and thinking about you as well.
Kay Oberender
05/29/2016
Ron & Arlys, my heart is heavy at the news of Heather's passing. I can only imagine the void you must feel. Many, many of your colleagues at Johnston, Ron, have you and Arlys in their thoughts and prayers. I hope you can find some comfort and peace in knowing that Heather is no longer struggling with health issues, and I just know she is surrounded by all the pets in heaven. Our love to you both. Kay
Lora Rogers
05/26/2016
I am so sad to hear of the loss of Heather. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know Heather and I very much admired her advocacy for and love of the animals. Heather will be missed. Ron & Arlys you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy & Danny Mabe
05/26/2016
We are saddened to learn of Heather's passing. Our family enjoyed getting to know Heather, Arlys and Ron through the ARL and we really missed being with Heather at the auction this year. Animals everywhere are better off because of Heather! Our thoughts and prayers are with Arlys and Ron.
Tom Colvin
05/26/2016
Heather was a cherished member of our ARL family and will be very much missed. She truly loved all animals and advocated for them in all the ways she could. Our thoughts are with her family.
Rod and Jyll Miner and Girls
05/25/2016
Rod and I are both very sorry about the unexpected loss of your daughter, Heather. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
In Friendship & Sorrow -
Mary and Judy Martinson
05/24/2016
Ron, Arlys and Family, We were saddened to hear of Heather's passing. Sounds like she had a busy life with the love of her pets, music, travel and classes at DMACC. Thinking of you in the days ahead!