Helen Marie Simpson

Helen Marie Simpson
Of Des Moines, Iowa

Helen Simpson, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Helen was born on October 7, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Helen was a season ticket holder of the Iowa Cubs, avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, making sure she taped the games so she wouldn’t jinx them. She also enjoyed watching Iowa Hawkeye basketball and spending time with her family especially her grandkids.

She is survived by her children, Donnie (Julie) Simpson, Tim Simpson, and Carla (Mark) Ruble; 9 grandchildren, Stephanie (Dennis Poling) Kligopoulos, Eric (Ellyn) Simpson, Ashley Simpson, Haylee Simpson, Cory Simpson, Randi Simpson, Anderson Ruble, Cailey Ruble and Peyton Ruble; 16 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Jacqueline Martinsen, Sue Taylor-Rodriguez, Vickie (Dave) Sonnenberg, Tom (Linda) Cross and Pam Davis.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Simpson; parents, Thomas and Josephine Cross; and siblings, Darlene Petersen, George Cross, Peggy Taylor and Thelma Conn.

Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Cub Club at Principal Park, 1 Line Drive, Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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