Laurie Donaldson
August 08, 2014
Laurie Donaldson, 57, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014. She was born November 28, 1956 to Larry and Jeanette Keller in Des Moines, Iowa.
Laurie enjoyed being with her family, dogs, fishing, and cooking. She worked as a child care provider and in home health care.
She is survived by her children, Jerome Keller, Eboney Anderson, Elijah Campbell, Donnell Keller, Michael Morris, and Warne “Bo” Camp; siblings, Julie Keller, Donnie Boyd, and Michelle Brooks; parents, Larry Keller and Jeanette McDaniel; 13 grandchildren, Mikayla Keller, Jerome Keller Jr., Izabella Keller, Alyscia Anderson, Mya Anderson, Nakayah Keller, Nalaiyah Keller, Alyiss Keller, Elijah Campbell, Xavier Campbell, Edeja Campbell, Julian Campbell, and Edonte Campbell; sister-in-law, Shannon McDaniel; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was a Mom to everyone.
Laurie was preceded in death by her daughter, Annika Donaldson and grandmother, Ethel Stewart.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St in Des Moines. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 12, 2014 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Laurie’s family in her loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
happy feet
09/07/2014
Hey remember me. You say that to me every time I came to your door, I'm so sorry I didn't know that anything happen to you, or I would been there and my dear friend love you and miss you. I saw you the other day and you were so bright
RIP ms laurie
Toni Sly
08/13/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Laurie & her family & friends. She is happy in Heaven, but will be sorely missed by all who knew her. I hope the following poem gives you all as much comfort as it has given me over many years.
To Those I Love
&
Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave to me in happiness
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But now it's time I travelled on alone.
So grieve a while for me if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It's only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call me and I will come
Though you can't see me or touch me I'll be near
All of my love around you soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone
I'll greet you with a smile and say
"Welcome Home"
Kris Gerhard
08/13/2014
I am so sorry to her of Laurie's passing.. I have not seen her in some time, but spent a lot of time with her years ago. She had her trials and always made it through them. She was a strong woman that cared for so many people. She treated all the same, family, friend, person with challenges, children, it didn't matter they were all her friend and family. So sorry for such a great loss. I send my thoughts and prayers to Laurie, she will be greatly greatly missed.
kim jackson fike
08/12/2014
So sorry to hear about our loss. Laurie was a good friend of our family, my mother Geraldine Jackson, mom's Gerry, and Laurie shared a special bond...we will always remember her loving spirit..
Big Kyla & Lil' Kyla Beard
08/12/2014
Mama laurie u where lil kylas 1st. N only true G-Mama & truely showed me what a REAL FAMILY IS & WAS !!!!!????FOREVER LOVED AND NEVER 2 BE FORGOTTEN . THUR WILL B ALOT OF LOST SOULS W/O YOU MAMA LOVE 2 THE MOON N BAK !!!