Norma "Darlene" Davis
March 15, 2013
Norma "Darlene" Davis 86, entered into Heaven on March 15, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday March 23, 2013 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3820 SW 9th St. in Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time at the church.
Darlene was born August 26, 1926 in Des Moines. She attended Lincoln High School. On February 23, 1946 she married the love of her life, Richard Davis.
Darlene is survived by her daughter, Ladell (David) Lybarger; sons Rick (Laraine) Davis, Rodney (Linda) Davis and Daryl (Sue) Davis; nine grandchildren, Mark (Debbie) Hartzer, Melanie Hartzer, Cory Mitchell, Diane (Jeff) Allen, Raven Davis, Christa (Rob) Beller, Jeff (Maria) Davis, Matt (Kim) Davis, Jason (Allison) Davis and eleven great-grandchildren.
Darlene enjoyed traveling with family and friends and spending time at the South Side Senior Center. She was an avid doll collector and liked watching TV soaps and old time black and white movies. She loved to crochet and had won many awards at the Iowa State Fair. Darlene made afghans for every grandchild and great-grandchild when they were born. She will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Darlene was preceded in death by her husband; six sisters and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jerri McCann, (aka, Jerri Davis)
03/23/2013
God love Darlene, I know that she loved God. She was a very special lady. I will never forget all of the good times we shared in the past, from visiting Disney Land together to watching Elvis perform in Las Vegas. She was a huge part of my time spent as a young woman.
My sincere sympathy to all of the Davis family. I am sorry that I cannot be there with you at this sad time.
Take care and may God bless!
George & Sandi
03/22/2013
We were truly saddened to hear the loss of Darlene. When we called each of our kids, their reactions were all the same, a little disbelief and sadness. Your mother and father were extremely generous to our family, and we will never forget what they have done for us.
Coralie Cherry and family
03/22/2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Cynthia Lee ~ "Nana"
03/22/2013
To Jason & Allison, my wonderful Daughter & Son-in-law, please know that I am thinking of you, & sending my love to all of the Davis Family. Knowing Darlene was fun for me -- I enjoyed her great smile & cute stories during my visits in IOWA! I knew right away, after meeting her, that she was truly a Great Lady who cherished her Family. Praying now that your special memories of her will give you comfort & peace, today & always. May God Bless You All....
Richard & Susie Lasher
03/22/2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories find you peace and comfort
Shelley Hyde
03/21/2013
I was so sad to hear this news. Darlene was my grandmother's sister and was the last sister left. She will be missed by all who knew her. Hope she and Richard are having a grand time together again!
Your Friends at Ryko
03/21/2013
You are in our thoughts
as you find your way though this.
We are praying for your healing,
with the passage of time.
We know you miss her;
we send our understanding
and consolation.
Know that the strain, the pain,
will eventually ease.
May your pleasant memories
sustain and comfort you.
You are in our thoughts.
Mike and Darlene Fitzpatrick
03/18/2013
We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Darlene. We enjoyed our visits with her and Richard when we visited in Des Moines over the Memorial Day weekends.
We take joy in knowing that she had accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and look forward to seeing her in Heaven.
We wish her family peace.
Mike and Darlene