Gwendolyn "Jean" Kirkpatrick
September 28, 2017
Gwendolyn “Jean” Kirkpatrick
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Gwendolyn “Jean” Kirkpatrick, age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Gwen was born the daughter of Nicholas and Julia Meyers on March 13, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Those left behind to cherish her memory include her children, Donnie (Barb) Kirkpatrick, Pam (Don) Thompson, Betty Kain, Billie Stier, Rosemary (Fred) Collins, Roseann (Zane) Gearhart, and Ruth (Marty) Arndt; sisters, Ruth Gracey, Judy Richards, Betty Earixson, and Sheila Meyers; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren – 59 WOW!
Jean was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Rench.
Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 6, 2017 at Berean Assembly of God Church, 5299 E. University Ave., Des Moines.
Family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to The Bridges of Ankeny.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in loving memory of Jean.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sandra Earixson
09/30/2017
Prayers and loving thoughts are with you all. Aunt Jean was a Sister, a Mother, a Grandmother and a Great grandmother. But I will always remember her as my Aunt. May God give you peace in this time of grief and mourning.
Patti and Steve Bertram
09/30/2017
Going to miss Aunt Jean. She was a wonderful lady who enjoyed her Life and Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time.
Sue Garcia
09/29/2017
So sorry for the loss of your mother, Billie. Thinking of you & your family.
Julia "Dee Dee" Alcantar
09/29/2017
I am sorry to hear Aunt Jean passed away. I am sorry I didn't get to know her better. I did know she liked smoking, cards, and gambling. My prayers go to everyone in the family. Her spirit is still with you and you will see Aunt Jean someday.