Clara E. "Terry" Piper
January 11, 2014
Clara E. “Terry” (George) Piper was born July 13, 1915 in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of William and Mary (Perks) George. She passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Park Ridge Nursing and Rehab in Pleasant Hill. She was 98 years old.
Clara is survived by her children, Margaret Piper, Robert Piper, Henry Piper and Dottie Knight; three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Piper; son, Lester Piper; grandson, Charles “Butchie” Knight; and son-in-law, Charles Knight.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Clara.
Condolence messages may be left online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carma Spitzer
01/17/2014
Jamie & Family - I know by the smile on your face and the love in your heart that your grandma meant the world to you! Just realize that she is in an amazing place and had a beautiful long life! Please let me know how the Spitzer family can be there for you in the days ahead! Love you all!
Carma
Sharon Kirkpatrick
01/16/2014
Dottie,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and help you through this most difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Bonnie Cogley
01/15/2014
Jamie & family - I didn't know your Grandma, but I heard you talk about her alot. May God grant you all strength & peace.
Ann Polito
01/14/2014
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the life of someone so dear.....May God ease your sorrow through the many special memories you have shared.
Blessings!
debbie bishop
01/14/2014
going to miss terri i lived across the street from her and the family then she came to the nursing home i work at prayers go out to the family you no me by debbie green.