Sarah Beth Burgett
July 16, 2016
Sarah Beth Burgett, age 27, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2016 due to injuries sustained in a car accident. Her unexpected passing has left her family heartbroken. Sarah could light up any room she entered and was loved by many.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2016 at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Sarah was born June 6, 1989 in Mission Viejo, California. Her family lived there until she completed the 8th grade, after which they moved to Iowa, where she graduated from Urbandale High School. She earned a spot on the Honor Roll and was two-time state dancing champion with the Urbandale Jaywalkers. After graduation, she went on to attend Kirkwood College and the University of Iowa, where she made the Dean’s List, and was currently working towards her master’s degree at IUPUI in Criminal Justice Reform & Public Policy and Sociology, all while working two jobs.
Sarah enjoyed attending music festivals, movies, and plays and was an avid reader. She was profoundly artistic. She was a talented seamstress and her sister will treasure the wedding pillow she made. Sarah was an animal lover and her dog, Zuko will feel her absence deeply.
She loved her family; they were her world. She loved hanging out with her big brother, Joe and his friends and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Her many friends were an extension of her family. She dealt with tragedy and disaster with a smile. Anger was never an option. She cared for herself last, and her family & friends first. Acquaintances were treated like friends on first sight. She didn't care if people judged her, but she would never judge back. There's no cliché statement about love, happiness & hope that she didn't embody. Her spirit was free and her soul was strong.
Sarah will always be lovingly remembered by her parents, Steve and Marybeth; fiancé, Kyle; sisters, Carrie (Mike), Lori (Jeremy), and Tina (Scott); brother, Joe (Kylie); her nine nieces and nephews; and her aunts, uncles, cousins, and other extended family and friends.
She is greeted in heaven by her grandparents, Roy and Harriett Burgett and Howard and Bunny Swanson, and her aunt, Joanne Baker.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dr Jesse Stumbaugh and Staff at Norwalk Chiropract
07/21/2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May all the great memories of your daughter fill the void in your heart. Let the love and support of others help to heal you. We are here for you whenever you need us.
Doug Albaugh
07/21/2016
Steve and family, Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Terri Thayer
07/20/2016
Steve and family,
I am lifting you all up in my prayers over the loss of your beautiful Sarah. I see how your eyes twinkle whenever you speak of your family Steve. May you know that God holds Sarah in the palm of his hand and perpetual light shines upon her. May God give you strength during this most difficult time and eventual peace until you meet Sarah again on heaven's shores. Her love is forever etched in your hearts.
Laurie Magaraci
07/20/2016
So sad to hear this news! Sarah was such a bright light at Guido's! My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to her family! And I hope that when you look up into the night sky and see that star shinning bright it will give you some peace. She was loved by all of us!
Breyanne Duffy
07/19/2016
Sarah was part of our Guidos family for a long time when she was in Iowa City. She was such an amazing young lady. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Heaven gained a beautiful angel.
Patti Parmenter
07/19/2016
Steve and Beth I am so sorry. My prayers are with all of you. We are all thinking of your family.
Elaine E Crane IT UPH
07/19/2016
May the angels take her hand and guide her to the heavens. May the angels wipe your tears and hold you close. May you let our thoughts and prayers comfort you through these difficult days
Dan & Cindy Forgie
07/19/2016
Steve and family,
Cindy and I extend our deepest condolences for your loss. Our prayers are with you. So sorry my friend.
Dennis Jones
07/19/2016
Steve and Family.. I cannot imagine what I would feel had it been my daughter who was being laid to rest. I have lifted you and your family up to the Lord and asked that He pour down His Peace, which passes all understanding and that His Peace would flood your hearts and minds and give you strength.
Terri Whitney
07/19/2016
Steve, I am so sorry, my prayers to you and your family.
Margie Higdon
07/19/2016
Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. You've shared so much about your daughter with me. It must be devastating. Will have you in my prayers. May God's mercy and compassion ease your pain.
Tina Fye
07/19/2016
Prayers coming to your family during this difficult time.
Greg Larson
07/19/2016
Steve, I am heart broken to hear that you lost Sarah. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult, dark time. I understand the pain. I lost my 5 year old son to cancer 14 years ago and it's a pain no parent should have to bear, I am so very sorry.