Bea Anderson
January 05, 2013
Bernice “Bea” Anderson, 88, passed away January 5, 2013, at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, FL. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Des Moines, with burial at Resthaven Mausoleum.
Bea was born December 17, 1924, to Dominic and Elizabeth (Mahr) Boyle in Sioux City, Iowa. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from Central High School there. After meeting and marrying Daniel K. Sherk, they moved to Des Moines. They had two children: Thomas and Cathy.
Bea loved dancing and partying, was an amazing cook, loved entertaining family and friends, and she never met a stranger. Survivors include her daughter, Cathy Sherk; her grandchildren, Stephanie (Scott) Tripoli, Thomas Sherk, and Vanessa “Susie” (Tony) Braaksma; 5 great grandchildren; her sister Mary Lou Zimmerman; and many nieces and nephews of the Boyle family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Daniel Sherk; her second husband, Donald Anderson; her son, Thomas; her sister, Carmel Couchman; and her brothers: Dominic, Walter, George, and Gene Boyle.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines, with a Rosary being said at 8:00 p.m.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dick Boyle
01/11/2013
Bea was always so bubbley and friendly. I always marveled at her positive and honest approach to life she was always so down to earth. She will always be remembered and loved.
Stephanie C. Scogtt
01/10/2013
Bea (Mom) - Yes, as with many others who have called you "Mom" you'll always be called my 2nd Mom!!! The fun, laughter, honesty and secrets we have shared over the past 40 years were so many - but you and I know!!! Truly an Angel of Wisdom looking down from above - no one will ever take your place in my heart. Love you and will miss you so much! See you on the other side Babe! Stephi
Judy Bruce
01/09/2013
Bea, you are the ever beautiful angel amongst us now. You will be missed by all your Des Moines Does Drove No. 25, Iowa sisters. We will miss you at the many functions that you attended with your Red Hat Ladies. Always decked out in your finery and that beautiful smile and words of encouragement. You will always be special to me in my heart and soul. The connection we shared will be missed dearly by me. I will always have you in my heart as that special friend. With all my Sisterly Love...Judy Bruce
Angie (Boyle) Heller
01/09/2013
Aunt Bea was always bubbly, smiling, laughing and always made me feel good about myself! Whenever I wear any kind of animal print I think of her too. We are all blessed to have another angel working for us on the other side.
Love,
Angie
P.S. She was my great aunt~in all respects!
Tim Boyle
01/09/2013
Cathy,
I sure am sad to know that Bea has passed away. I enjoyed many great times with her through the years.
Tim