Ameisha Michelle Heard
May 07, 2014
Ameisha Michelle Heard was born August 3, 1994 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Amos Estes Heard Jr. and Donna Jo Michelle Aunspach. She was taken much too soon on May 7, 2014 at the age of 19.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at New Hope Assembly of God Church, 4425 70th Street, Urbandale with burial at Glendale Cemetery.
Ameisha was full of life. She was a spunky and vibrant teenage girl with a bubbly personality. Ameisha was all about having fun, but she had a good head on her shoulders too. Her family liked to tease her that she was a bit of a diva, because she knew how beautiful she was; but her beauty carried to the inside as well. She had a great sense of humor, so much so that it was sometimes hard to get her to be serious. Ameisha was a member of the Isiserettes for three years. She loved dancing and music, clowning around with her brothers and sisters, and hanging with her friends and family.
She is lovingly remembered by her father, Amos Estes Heard Jr.; mother, Donna Jo Michelle Aunspach; her very special aunt, Pamela Jean Heard; sisters, Jacqualynn Newsome and Jonnessa Ray Aunspach; brothers, Amos Estes Heard III, Ariez Shaqur Heard, Andre Trayvon Heard, and Jarvis Dewayne Aunspach; nephew, Sir Gregory Estes Newsome; niece, Ceajia Jolee Newsome; grandparents, Donna Jean Heard, Larry Aunspach, Amos Estes Freeman, and Samuel Lee Heard; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jackie Aunspach and James O. Lee.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ameisha Heard Memorial Fund through US Bank.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Chaniquiwa Colton
02/04/2017
I miss u so much meisha can't stop thinking about you love u my beautiful baby girl
Domianque Rollins (DD)
12/27/2015
I just want to say that Ameisha will be missed for a lot of people. Ameisha had a beautiful smile and personality. I'm so sorry for your loss. R.I.P Ameisha.
Jody Cunanan
05/15/2014
Words cannot begin to express the complete shock of this tragedy... I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Ameisha's smile and all her hugs:) She used to call downstairs for me to come visit her in her classroom - to say hello, chit chat, and to give me a hug. She knew me as Ms. Holley. I taught at the school she attended - Bridges. She had a beautiful smile, unbelievable energy, a warm heart and a caring soul. She truly enjoyed giving and receiving attention from the staff:) I will be praying for healing and comfort for her family and will always remember the warmth felt in her smiles and hugs. God bless.
"We can't always fix our circumstances, but we can fix our minds on God."
Michele Grant
05/14/2014
No words van express my heart felt sorrow for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Becton Family
05/14/2014
To the Heard family, sorry to hear of your loss. The loss of a family memeber always leaves your heart so heavy. As the days goes bye they will get better.
Tina
angi
05/14/2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. ((hugs))
Dave & Beverly Johnson
05/13/2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to Heard family. I know the loss of a loved one. May the Father of mercy and the God of all comfort, comfort you now in a mighty way and in the days ahead.
Marlys
05/13/2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. -
Michael Calkins
05/13/2014
Amos I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My family and I send our prayers. I have seen how very hard it is for a parent to loose a child. Nothing can fix the heartache your feeling from this tragic loss.
Holly Coady
05/12/2014
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss...Donna Jo my heart goes to you..This saddens me very much and I'm praying for you and all family and friends...I pray that God give you strength and carry you through this most devastating time in your lives.. May Ameisha rest in paradise...MUCH LOVE
Pastor Jarvis Joshua
05/12/2014
To the heard and aunspach family, my heart aches for you,I want to thank you for sharing ameisha's life with me and my family! Ameisha touched me in a special way being a step daughter and allowing me to be a father figure at the time,Ameisha and I also shared a birthday on the same day! That in itself is special!!!
Melody Brobst Arevalo
05/12/2014
There are no words to fix the grief that Donna Jo and her family are feeling right now. Therefore I will continue to pray that they are able to find peace in such a tragic loss. Donna Jo, I love you and am thinking of you and your kids as well as the rest of your family. Please know that I am here anytime day or night. My Deepest sympathy. Love Mel
The Allen Family
05/12/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Donna. I hope you can find the peace you need to overcome this senseless tragedy. We can only pray that some day the violence that has overcome our world will end and that innocent children and families will be safe once again. God bless you and keep you safe.
Jeff, Kim, JT and Jacob Allen.
Lynnsey Bowen
05/09/2014
Such a tragedy and truly senseless for a child to be taken at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers are with you Donna, and your family.
"A life so young released to heaven . . . Left on earth, we wonder 'Why?' But some are sent among us briefly; Some have spirits meant to fly." ~Author Unknown
Sandra Blessing
05/08/2014
I did not know Ameisha but I whole heartedly share your grief in this senseles act. The violence needs to END...when innocent people happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, so many people are affected by it. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time in your lives. Please remember the Heavens greet her return to stardust as you mourn your loved one. She is only returning to her first home.....never forget that and, in that, you will find comfort.