Laura Faux
August 10, 2013
Everett and Laura Faux passed away due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, Laura on August 10, with Everett following on August 12, 2013.
Laura Lynn was born on June 27, 1951, in Des Moines, to Willis and Fayrene Ellenwood. Everett Eugene was born on November 20, 1950, also in Des Moines, to Loyed and Violet Faux. They graduated from East High School Class of ‘69 as sweethearts and were married soon after. Everett worked most of his life in the fire sprinkler trade. They traveled all over the United States for Everett’s job. Laura worked in banking and insurance. They settled back in Des Moines in 1992 to be closer to family. Everett and Laura enjoyed traveling and cruises and loved being with their friends and family. Their most recent passion was riding their Harley throughout the beautiful countryside. They were loved by so many. They were never apart and now they will watch over all of us together.
Left to cherish their memories are their children, Don Faux (Heather) and Brenda Robinson (Brian); four grandchildren; mother, Fayrene Ellenwood; brothers, Dean (Anita) and Wayne (Linda) Faux and Wayne (Carol) Ellenwood; and sister, Sondra Ridley.
They join two sons, Stephen Michael and Baby Boy Faux; Laura’s father and Everett’s parents, who preceded them in death.
A joint funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2013, at Lutheran Church of the Cross, 1701 8th Street SW, Altoona. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 4 to 8 p.m., also at the church. Cremation will follow the services.
Contributions may be directed to the Laura and Everett Faux Memorial Fund through U.S. Bank.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dennis Wheeler & LouAnn Schaffer (PGR)
08/16/2013
We want to express our condolences to the family of Everett & Laura. Our thoughts are with you.
Larry & Marianne Cooper
08/16/2013
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Everett & Laura! They will be extremly missed missed. God be with them and the family.
Bob & Martha Burns (PGR)
08/15/2013
We wish to express our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of Everett & Laura. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers
Gary and Carole Grisham
08/15/2013
Sincerest condolences to family and friends of Everett and Laura. Rest in peace Patriot Brother and Sister. The world was a better place, your having been in it. You are loved and will be sorely missed.
Joyce and Joe Swift
08/14/2013
Our deepest sympathy to the Faux family. We knew Laura and Everett through the Davenport RV Park in Fl. They will truly be missed, very special couple.
Karyn Stone
08/14/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Everett and Laura are the sweetest people anyone could meet. I will never forget their kindness to Ray and me over the years. They will be missed.
Lottye Kiprop (Childs)
08/14/2013
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Jody Nie
08/14/2013
Thinking of your family. I worked with Laura at Principal and was so sad to hear of the accident. I will keep you in my prayers.
Betty (Dooley) Schumann
08/14/2013
Two people who always had a smile and a good word to say. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Sheila Starmer
08/14/2013
I so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Laura at Principal and she was such a sweet and caring person. I am praying for you all during this difficult time.
Carol Palmer
08/14/2013
My deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of both Laura and Everett! I worked with Laura at PFG and she was certainly a very kind hearted human being. I can't imagine your grief but as you mentioned in their obituary they are together to watch over you all. Blessings on you!!
Judy Ballinger
08/14/2013
Gene and I are so very very sorry for your tragic loss. Gene had known Everett for years through the sprinkler trade and they would see each other at the monthly "retire's" breakfast. We also knew them through the DES
Moines HOG group..They will be Missed!!! Our deepest sympathies are with all of their family and many friends.
Walpa D'Mark
08/14/2013
Donald and Brenda, we love you guys. I will forever miss Laura and Everett, they were like second parents to us when we were growing up. They were filled with SOOO MUCH LOVE! You guys will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Penney (Brilz) Smith
08/13/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. God's speed to Everett and Laura, God's love and strength to the family.
Laura(Faux)Clement
08/13/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your parents ever since I was little and I love then like an aunt and uncle,in fact I thought they were. They will be forever missed and loved. Don and Brenda you need anything let me know.