Desiree A. "Dez" Messerli
January 07, 2013
Desiree was born on June 26, 1987. She died on January 7, 2013.
Everyone who knew her loved her and we will miss her so much.
Dez (as her friends and family knew her) was full of life. She had the kind of sharp, clever wit that made people look forward to hearing whatever she would say next. She was always smiling that contagious smile. She had a way about her that made people want to be her friend. Dez was a hard worker whom her employers counted on. She was very passionate about life: about her friends, her family, and her cats. Dez was a “one of a kind” person who, although she gave the impression of being tough as nails, had a very tender heart.
Dez was a great lover of people and sought that in her own life as well. She is survived by partner, Tessa Goforth; her mother, Susan, and step-father Art Lischer; grandparents, Paul & Benita Messerli, and Nelda Porter; step-brother, Steven Lischer; and many cousins, uncles and aunts who loved her and will dearly miss her.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, January 11, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until service time. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, at Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward the family in loving memory of Dez.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lisa and Ruven Jimenez
01/09/2013
We were so broken hearted to hear the news about Dez, it sounds like she was alot like you, Susan...fun, cute and witty, hold on to those memories until you two are reunited one day, until then your beloved Dez will be your guardian Angel...Prayers to you, Art, and family.
Daniel Potter
01/09/2013
I am so sorry to hear about Dez. I remember when she was just a baby. My prayers go out to Susan & Art and the rest of the Messerl family.
Jen Throckmorton
01/09/2013
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I remember meeting Dez and how much she loved singing karaoke. She was a sweet girl, just like her mother. To Dez's family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Larson
01/09/2013
Susan, Art and all those who loved Dez. You are all in my prayers. Please know that so many of your friends ache for you and with you. We share your pain in this time of such great loss and sorrow. Dez will always be with you in your heart even though she may be gone from this earth.
Lee and Jodi Current
01/09/2013
We are deeply deeply sorry for your loss. Dez was full of character and had a charm and wit about her that made everyone smile. She will be missed.....
Dawn Hay
01/09/2013
My heart goes out to all who loved Dez and who have to bear this tragic loss.
Susan, i cannot even find the words to tell you how deeply my heart breaks for you. You are surrounded by so much love. Please lean on all of us who care about you and surround you with love and support through this most difficult time. You are not alone. We weep with you, Art and everyone who loved Dez. May all the wonderful loving memories sustain you. I wish you peace.
With love, Dawn
Heather K
01/09/2013
Susan and Art - I'm sorry for your loss and the hurt you're enduring. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope your fond memories of Dez will help you through this difficult time.
Gene and Kelli
01/09/2013
Susan and Art, there are no words fitting at this time to ease your pain. We are so sorry for your loss and Dez will be greatly missed. Much love to you your family and Tessa.
Bob and Cammie Nelson
01/09/2013
Art and Susan,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy and know that prayers and cherished memories will sustain you in the coming weeks and months.
Lindsay
01/08/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Dez was such a sweet spirit and so kind, so loving.
jeana taylor
01/08/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew dez from school. She was such a great friend and i wish i hadn't lost contact with her. She was a beautiful person. And i am blessed to have gotten the chance to know her.
Brian and Karen Boesenberg
01/08/2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your loss.
Dale and Carolyn Dillenburg
01/07/2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Marcy Davis
01/07/2013
So sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers