Shirley Ann "Sam" DeLateur
June 23, 2017
Shirley Ann DeLateur
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Shirley “Sam” DeLateur, age 57, passed away on June 23, 2017. She was born on April 10, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Sam had the most generous loving heart, always putting her loved ones before herself without a moment’s hesitation. She cherished every moment spent with her family who she loved with all of her heart. Sam’s bright smile, kind heart, stubbornness, and contagious laughter will be deeply missed.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving children, Angela (Ivan) Kimmel, Pamela (Martin) Gaytan, Pudgy (Heather) DeLateur, Michael (Julie) DeLateur, and Hank (Brandi) DeLateur; husband, Rick Petefish; 21 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brothers, Jack, David, and Charlie; and sisters, Tina, Terri, Carol, and Peggy.
Sam was preceded in death by her brother, Bones; parents, Jack and Shirley Kimmel; and granddaughter, Chasity.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Memorials may be directed to the family in loving memory of Sam.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Ellie
07/08/2018
My Sam my Sam my Sam, I know you hear me when I talk to you but I want you standing beside me I want my head on your shoulder or your head on mine I want to be able to wipe your tears or you wipe mine I want to be able to tell those secrets in a hushed voice then nobody can hear I want to remember when nobody knows about I want to be able to say yeah I remember I want you back but I know nothing's going to change that I miss you Sam I'll never believe that you're gone that have my heart is missing I'll always Love You More your sister
Ellie
07/25/2017
So many memories and secrets between us two hearts and one soul forever. No matter how hard it was for me I kept my promise to you like I always have. I wasn't there when you took your last breath.I wanted to be with you till the end but like you said were always together heart to heart. I now have a missing piece with only one heart left.I want to be with you !!!!!! How do I live with half a heart. Missing you and not being able to do anything about it is breaking me. I want my Sam back!!!!!!!! I will always love you more, muah,,,, your sister
Ellie
07/19/2017
I can't believe your gone !!!! Half of me went with you !!!!!! I want you back !!!!! My Sam, my Sam, my Sam
Ellie
07/16/2017
I want my Sam back !!!!!!!! I love you so much my heart just aches inside. You have always been with me, I can't do this with out you !!!!! Half of me is gone, I'm so broken.
Bobby
06/27/2017
So sorry for your loss, can't believe she's gone. She's in a better place.
Debbie (Kimmel) Short
06/24/2017
I am so sorry for you're loss. Will keep the family in my prayers. Heaven received another Angel.
JENNIFER COOLEY
06/23/2017
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.