Eva Colleen McClaflin
July 16, 2016
Eva Colleen McClaflin of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Taylor House from a long bout with breast cancer. She was born on September 13, 1940 in Centerville, Iowa to Glen and Eva Thomas.
She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 40 years, James McClaflin; her children: Kim Sanford, Bob (Darcey) Sanford, Ron (Jennie) Sanford, Teri Mash, Mike (Nola) McClaflin, Sr., Mark (Rhonda) McClaflin, and Karla (Nick) Bower all of the Des Moines metro area. She is also survived by: her brother, Tommy (Janice) Thomas; sister, Evelyn Karns; sisters-in-law, Doris Burford, Ramona Porter, Francis (Tom) King, and Ida (Bill) Carpenter; and brothers-in-law: Dean (Marie) McClaflin, Paul (Janice) McClaflin, and Rex (Julie) McClaflin. Left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren: Jennifer Roberts, Michael McClaflin, Jr., Sara McClaflin, Kyle Sanford, Bryce Sanford, Cole Sanford, Christa Allen, Jason McClaflin, Gabe Bower, Drew Bower, Haylee Bell, Jackie Sanford, Cade Mash, Zach Mash, Luke Mash, and her 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Sanford; and her parents, Glen and Eva Thomas.
Colleen will be fondly remembered by her extended family and friends. Special thanks to our winter Texas family and friends for all their cards, prayers and support. The family also wants to extend their thanks to Dr. Thomas Buroker and his staff at the John Stoddard Cancer Center.
Family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. These will both occur at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50310. Interment directly after service at Lowman Cemetery in Runnells, Iowa.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the John Stoddard Compassion Fund in Des Moines, Iowa; or the Rio Grande Bible Institute in Edinburg, Texas c/o Pastor Bob Kracht.
Angie Hall Ovard
07/19/2016
I just wanted to let the family know I am thinking of you all with much sadness. I was so lucky to get to visit with Aunt Colleen one last time in May. Sorry I can't make it there to be with you all. Big hugs
Larry & Lisa Woods
07/19/2016
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Linda Sanford Woods
07/18/2016
To Jim and the McClaflin clan my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss, Although now you know she is not in pain anymore and she is singing with the angels.
Peggy Curtis Adams
07/18/2016
Prayers to my Iowa family. My Aunt Colleen was a beautiful women inside and out. She was always so kind to me and my brothers and sisters when we were very young. I will always remember her beautiful smile. I have no doubt that she is now in heaven. My love and prayers for you all.
Kathy Huffman
07/18/2016
So very sorry for all of Colleen's family. I have very fond memories of her as a young girl growing up in Iowa. She was always such a classy and beautiful lady! Prayers and hugs for all of you as you grieve her loss.
Gary and Connie Cunningham
07/18/2016
we are so sad to hear of the passing of colleen what a sweet and dear friend the angels are singing in heaven colleen is free from pain and with her parents rip and god bless you and your family
Thayne and Leola Casperson
07/17/2016
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of sweet Colleen. Such fond memories of all of you here in Idaho. May our love and prayers be with you at this most difficult time. With all our Love.
Diane Boren
07/17/2016
So sorry to hear of Colleens passing. Jim & Colleen were so good to my Mom (Virginia Sanford)..she thought the world of them. Her spirit will stay with you always.
Sharon Raitt
07/17/2016
Jim,
I am so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you. She is not suffering any longer. Now an angel watching over you!
StClair
07/17/2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one at this difficult time. Coleen was a strong courageous lady that always showed her love for her family. She will be missed by many, but the beautiful heavens has gained a special Angel.