Ada Ru Stafford
November 04, 2017
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Ada Ru Stafford, was called by Jesus on Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was born January 17, 1958, in Dearborn, Michigan, the daughter of George and Leora Harlow.
Ada was a loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. The most important thing in her life was her family and their time spent together. She enjoyed volunteering, crocheting afghans and hats for newborns, making jewelry, and expanding her small business, Homemade Habitat, where she made soaps, bath bombs, and shampoo. She also worked full-time for the Des Moines Public Schools.
Ada’s life will be celebrated and remembered by her family, her loving husband and soulmate of nearly 33 years, Tom; beloved dog, Daisy; five daughters, Jenifer and Rocky Welch and their children Andy and Alax and her son Andrew; Jessica and Robert Cooper and their children Damian and Desiree; Katie and Paul Ellis; Keeley and Harvey Anderson and their children Zoe, Gwendolynn, and Alaina; Laura and Ben Tanui and their children Laura, Nia, Grace, and Emma; as well as other extended family and loving friends.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2017, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with visitation following the service until 12:00 p.m.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Marilyn Goodhue
11/11/2017
Dear Jenifer, I am so sorry for your loss! Your Mom was such a sweet sweet spirit! I so enjoyed having you all setup at the Carlisle Farmers Market his season. May God be with you all! Blessings, always, Marilyn
Kevin Nicholson - North Polk
11/10/2017
Sincerest condolences.
God bless you Rudi.
Sheryl Cory-Leydens
11/07/2017
Girls, my heart breaks for you all. I want you to know that your mom and I talked when she found out about the cancer. The only reason she chose to have all the treatments was to hope for remission to be with you girls for a little while longer. She loved all of you so very much. I know she wasn't scared of what would happen she just wanted more time with your girls and Tom. She will always be in your hearts.
Kim Baltes
11/07/2017
Jenifer,
Your Mom sounds like a wonderful person who loved her family very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tabatha Lamb
11/07/2017
Jenifer - Someone's words never seem to be enough, especially when someone is saying goodbye to someone they love. However, please know that I will be praying for you and your family. Blessings.
Amy. Welch
11/07/2017
This was an Amazing woman I had the pleasure of knowing . She will be deeply missed. But her genuine love for life and God ,will continue on with her children and generations to come. Another Beautiful Angel in heaven.