Frieda Burford
September 17, 2018
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Frieda Burford died September 17th, 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 93. She was born in Vienna, Austria on October 5th, 1924. She emigrated to the United States after World War II. On November 3rd, 1952 she married the love of her life, Hubert Burford. They raised three children and opened their home and hearts to many others. Frieda worked as the Payroll Specialist for Methodist Hospital from 1964 to 1987. She loved trips to Vegas and her native Austria, camping in their 5th wheeler, Christmas, dancing, shopping, and everything sparkly. She was a Grandma extraordinaire to her 7 grandchildren, always planning fun activities for them. She was a joyful, loving, generous soul with a larger than life personality.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert, and son, Michael. She is survived by son, David Burford (Deb), daughter, Lynn Woody (Matt), grandchildren, Jesse Woody, Elisabeth Dempsey, Tiffany Burford, Alexa Lemon, Brook Otto, Haley Funk, Teale Burford and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., followed by funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Highland Park Christian Church, 4260 NW 6th Drive, Des Moines. Burial will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery after the services.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Ramsey Villages for taking such good and loving care of our Mom in her final years.
Susan Johnson
09/20/2018
Our relationship went back to '64,when I spent many a week-end nights at their house and some week days and nights during the summer. Recall as a child being fascinated by her accent,and being checked on while Lynn and I read until the wee hours in Lynn's room. She made hot dogs and lemonade for us to sell when we held a "zoo" in their backyard to help fund the beginnings of the Des Moines Zoo. The best was yet to come as I became an adult, and got to experience her charm, positivity, bounciness, laughter and conversation. She was divine, and will live on so in my memory. Every time I think of her it makes me thankful for the happy memories she contributed. She will be very much missed.
Jim and Janet Clark
09/19/2018
Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss. Frieda was such a warm and fun loving lady. She always greeted us with that beautiful smile and made us feel welcomed when we came into her home.
Shannon Chyma
09/19/2018
Oh how we loved Frieda! My kids called her Grandma Frieda even though she was not their Grandma-she made us feel like family. My deepest condolences to Dave, Deb, Lynn, Matt and all her Grands and Greats. A little bit of light and sparkle left our world on Monday. ((Hugs))