Debi Eakins
July 01, 2018
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Debi Eakins, age 64, passed away surrounded by her family and friends on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Debi was born April 18, 1954, to Lewis and Barbara (Wimmer) Metcalf. She loved animals and was a Dr. Doolittle of sorts. In addition to her love of animals, she was a huge QVC fan. Her greatest joy was being with her husband, children and grandchildren. Debi was the kindest person you could ever meet. She cared about everyone and never hesitated to give of herself to others.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jerry; children, Jennifer (Pete) Stone, Samantha (Harold) Clay, Travis (Darlene) Eakins; grandchildren, Tyler, Malique, Keegan, Tiana, Kenna, Leigha, Grace, Katelyn, Cooper, Payton, Trent, Molly, Brittany, Varonnica; great-grandson, Braxton; sister, Kathy (Andy Riddle) Metcalf; and her best four-legged friend, Rizzo.
Debi was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Barbara Metcalf and her sister, Lynn Ainsworth.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League or the American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
The Eakins family wishes to extend their most heartfelt thanks for the love and support they’ve received during this difficult journey.
Serenda (Estes) Murphy
07/06/2018
Travis, I never met your mother, but I wanted to reach out to give you and your family my condolences. I lost my mom last year and it's the most gut wrenching feeling in the world. I'm sorry I can't make it in person to express my sorrow for your loss, but please know that you are very much in my prayers. Feel free to contact me if you'd like to talk... I've personally found it helpful to talk to others going through something similar. With all my sympathy to you and yours during this time. May she rest peacefully and you always feel her presence among you.
karen tunnell
07/05/2018
Jen and family: You had an awesome mom. So sorry for your loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers in MD. Your mom will be with you forever, in the way you live, in the way you love. Let things remembered, bring you peace.
Chris Malloy Tumea
07/04/2018
Debbie had an amazing laugh, high spirits, full of energy and love. I know she will be greatly missed. She touched everyones life and made everyone feel welcome.
connie saboe
07/03/2018
I will greatly miss my dear cousin. She was so generous and loving and life will never be the same without her with us. But she will be watching over her family that she loved so dearly.
Becky & Ron Booth
07/02/2018
We were so sorry to hear of Debis passing! We are thinking of all of you at this time! Please know our prayers are with the family!
Katherine Metcalf
07/02/2018
I cannot describe the depth of my love for my sister. She honestly was the strongest, kindest and most loving woman I have ever known. I am honored to have been her sister and blessed to have known her. My heart is broken but soothed in the fact that she lives on in spirit with us.