Alice E. Barlow
January 03, 2018
Alice Earline Barlow was born October 29, 1927, in Butte, Montana, to Benjiman and Alice Maybell (Ryan) Schmidt. She has been a resident of the Des Moines area since 1933. She was married Russell Barlow who precedes her in death. She worked in the Computer Mark-Up department for the U. S. Postal Service for 20 years until her retirement in 1999. Alice enjoyed fishing and traveling. She loved people and treasured time spent with her grandchildren.
Alice passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Fleur Heights Care Center at the age of 90.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, January 7th, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 8th, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Alice is survived by her children, Robert J. Eikleberry, Jessica (Dennis) Skove, Alice (Ray) Denin, Janet (Daren) Wheatley, and Sue (Keith) Wersinger; grandchildren, Danny, Chad, Sarah, Jenny, Chelsey, Joseph, Amber and Telsa; numerous great-grandchildren; and niece, Valerie Clark.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjiman and Alice Schmidt; sister, Helen Clark; and brother, Jack Gregory.
Memorials may be directed to the Des Moines Vet Center, 1821 22nd Street, #115, Des Moines, IA 50266.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Chelsey Vanloon
01/08/2018
i don't even know where to begin grandma. i miss you so much. you where a mom to me growing up. i just want to crawl up in bed with you right and this all be a dream. i love you and miss you much...
Amber Thompson
01/06/2018
My dearest grandma I don't know where to start you've been here for me my whole life and I am going to be lost without you you've been more than my grandmother you've been my mother my friend my encourager my prayer warrior you've loved me when I found it hard to love myself you've lifted me up and made my days brighter when I couldn't see past the dark clouds.... because of you I have became the person I am I've always known that I would have to face a day without you but you promised you would never leave me so i know you haven't left you'll always be here maybe not in human form but spiritual and not a day will go by where I won't have you to hold me when I'm scared wipe my tear's when I'm sad I love you so much I'm not saying goodbye ever I'm saying I'll see you again one day until then enjoy your wings and ill meet you at the gates! Love you forever your other favorite granddaughter Amber
Janet Wheatley
01/06/2018
Oh Mama, what can I say. You have alway been my Guardian Angel. I have always been clumsy and taken many falls, and you have always been there to pick me up. You never gave up on me. I will miss you pocket dialing me at all times of the day and night, and I won't be able to tell you what happened on the young and the restless, or that my Jacksonville Jaguars, won another game, but I know, that you will be sitting right next to me in spirit. If by some chance my phone rings at 3 am every March 20th, and no one is there, I know it is you, calling to wish me happy birthday, like you always did. Enjoy Heaven, and your beautiful wings. You have earned them! I love you! Your very own- Janet-T!
Mary Gutierrez
01/06/2018
My condolences, May GOD's word comfort you. Isaiah 26:19; Psalms 37:11,29.
Lori Short
01/06/2018
Candy you will be missed by every one that knew you .R.I.P sweet lady
Jenny King
01/05/2018
Grandma I love you so much and I know now you are no longer suffering. I miss you so much and I know you are watching over me and protecting me. I'm glad you got to see me sober and be successful in life and I'm glad I could finally make you proud. you have never ever gave up on me and no matter what you never turned your back on me!!! my song to you is because you loved me by Celine Dion I am the strong woman I am today because of you. I love you so much grandma and just watch over my babies and keep them safe!!!! just know I love you more than any words could ever express and just know you are so special to me. Fly high my beautiful angel and drink all the coffee you want in heaven. I love you!!!! your favorite JENNY SUE KING
Nicholas King
01/04/2018
Grandma Alice you are now a beautiful angel flying high you will forever have a place in my heart and I have memories I can hold on to and I will do my best to fulfill the needs you have asked of me with Jenny. I am trying as hard as I can Grandma you are her world but I know as of now there is nothing I can do you are her pride and joy I love you Grandma Alice I will give Isaac and Jordan lovins for you rest easy beautiful you and my mama take care of each other now get her to drink some coffee!!
LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER
Nicholas King