Marilyn Fjelstad
September 28, 2012
Marilyn Rae (Fischer) Fjelstad went home to be with her loving Father on September 28, 2012. Her devoted husband, Garry, and light of her life daughter, Kim, were by her side. Marilyn was born October 11, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Ruth and Martin Fischer. She graduated from Saydel High School. She worked for the Department of Human Services where she met the love of her life, Garry. They were married July 13, 1968, and celebrated 44 years together.
Marilyn was a devoted wife and loving mother. She loved her Lord, life, people, sports, animals (Sparky and Sunny), and most of all helping people whenever she could. Even when she was sick, she never missed watching her Hawkeyes play. She loved to laugh, and her laughter was so contagious you couldn’t help but laugh right along with her.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Garry; daughter Kim (Brian) Perry; grandson, Austin Perry; step mother Maxine Fischer; and many special family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth; father Martin Fischer; and in-laws Pauline and Palmer Fjelstad.
There will be a celebration of Marilyn’s life on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., to be held at Bethany Reformed Church, 720 NE 52nd Avenue, in Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dick and Linda Clark
10/18/2012
Kim and Garry, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We just learned of Marilyn's death. I have so many good memories from our childhoods, especially Marilyn's contagious laughter. Peace be with you.
Kristin Clark
10/18/2012
I just heard about Marilyn's passing -- my sincere condolences, Kim and Garry. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Coffin Judisch
10/04/2012
Garry & Kimmie,
Close your eyes, sit back & listen...to the breeze blow thru the trees,
You can hear her whisper, softly-
"there's no need to cry for me,
I've found my home, it's Heaven,
My sick body breaks no more,
I walked with Jesus thru the garden...and sing with Angels by the shore.
I can kiss my Mama's cheek again, and hold my Daddy's hand...
We talk and walk on streets of gold,
or sit and rest on pure, white sand.
I left my broken body there- for I am healed...I've been set free!
I know you cry from a broken heart...but no need to cry for me."
Ron & Anita Faehn
10/04/2012
Our sincere sympathy to you Garry, Kim and family. We are so sorry for your loss. It was nice visiting with you yesterday and our prayers are with you and your family. May your many happy memories help you heal.
Kim Fjelstad
10/03/2012
Mom....I miss you sooo much. I want to thank you for being the best mom ever. I know you loved me more than life itself. You were the best mom ever. It is hard to not be able to talk to you. What a wise woman you were!!!! You could do anything you set out to do. I miss you and I love you with all my heart. I know you are in no pain at all now. Enjoy Jesus....
Aunt Frances
10/03/2012
I wish there was someting I could do to ease the hurt you are feeling at this time Garry and Kim, but just know my prayers are for you. Healing does come over time, but slowly!!!!
Carl Wise
10/03/2012
Garry and Family: so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Carl PHS '60
Paul and Sharon Coffin
10/03/2012
Dear ones, We are so sorry for your loss . The one thing we can say is she may be gone from here but we will see her on our arrival to heaven she will be smiling and and giving us a BIG HUG ! She is a special sister of our hearts. Sister 's dose not have to have the same blood just the same heart. She loved her family without judgement . So be at peace now without pain own sister knowing you was loved . When Paul and I get to heaven we will have to have a card game .Love to Garry and Kim and her family , Paul JR. and Sharon
Missy Coffin Mackey
10/02/2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Gary &Kim so sorry for your loss she will be missed by my whole family. Lots of love to you both. Missy
Karol Powell Johnson
10/02/2012
Thinking of you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy.
Your PHS classmates,
Gene and Karol Powell Johnson
Mary Harrell
10/02/2012
Garry & Kim
Marilyn won the race! She and I use to talk about who would get to heaven first! The winner had to look up each others Mom and Dad.
It's hard to have her leave us on earth - but it;s also good to know she isn't hurting anymore. Her body was so tired. And God knew that - she couldn't take much more!
The rest of us are here for each other , until it's our turn . Tears are cleansing for our mind and eyes ,don't hold them back that's why God made them.
We will be there on July 13th!
I'm hear for ya Kim ! Just Call OK?
Love
Mary
Debbie Coffin Judisch
10/02/2012
I love you and miss you already. Will miss our phone calls when I would tell you all my troubles and you ALWAYS listened no matter how you felt. My favorite times were hearing you laugh!! What a beautiful sound. Wyatt and I would like to ask you to give Heidi a hug and kiss from us. We both know that you two, with so many of the same issues are now rejoicing and living pain-free! You go girls!! All our love to you...until we meet again...
Kim
10/02/2012
I love you mom and I miss you