Nora Helen Nurre
October 19, 2019
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Nora Nurre, 70, of Des Moines, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at University of New Mexico Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She suffered a stroke while vacationing in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Services will be held Monday, November 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Drive in Des Moines, IA with visitation one hour prior.
Nora Helen Nurre, daughter of Leo and Eileen Walsh Nurre, was born July 24, 1949, along with her twin brother, Neil in Estherville, Iowa. Her family lived in Bancroft, Iowa where Nora attended grade school at St. John’s Catholic School. In 1959, her family moved to Whittemore, Iowa where she attended St. Michael’s grade school and then Bishop Garrigan High School in Algona, Iowa, graduating in 1967.
Following graduation, Nora attended La’ James College of Hairstyling in Mason City, Iowa, and worked as a beauty operator in Mason City. She then moved to Des Moines, and was employed at Equitable Insurance Company, Master Builders and The Embassy Club. During these years, Nora continued her education, taking college courses at night, and eventually earned a Master of Business degree from Drake University in Des Moines. After receiving her degree, Nora was employed in the insurance industry and retired from The Principal Group of Des Moines. Following retirement, Nora was an active volunteer in the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) until the time of her death.
She is survived by her siblings, Joan (Gary) Smidt of Titonka, IA, Jim (Nancy) Nurre of Fishkill, NY, John Nurre of Fort Dodge, IA, Anita (Jim) Sammon of Beaver Dam, WI, twin brother, Neil Nurre (special friend, Jan Cherrington) of Mankato, MN, Ellen (Dan) Driscoll of Shorewood, MN, Alice Nurre of Clear Lake, IA; brother-in-law, Gary Harm of Redwood City, CA; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Nora was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Carol Harm; niece, Janette Nurre; nephew, Michael Harm; and great-niece, Jill Fehr.
Nora was a very giving and generous person…always putting others before herself. She will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Kevin O'Brien
12/04/2019
I wish to express my deepest to the Nurre Family on Nora's death. I will remember Nora and the Nurre family in my prayers. I was a year behind Neil and Nora in school. Kevin O'Brien, Davenprt, Iowa
Barbara Appleby
11/19/2019
I didn't know Nora well. She was the SHIIP volunteer who helped me with our Medicare selections the past three years. But she made an impact on me with her caring and her apparent zest for life. To all her family: please accept my condolences. I can imagine that her death is a great loss. I feel thankful for the time I got to spend with her. Sometimes you have the sense you are meeting someone who is remarkable, and I felt that way about Nora.
Elaine Gaul
11/06/2019
Sympathy to the Nurre family. I met Nora thru a mutual friend, JoAnn Erpelding.
Gary Huffman and Kim Sova
11/03/2019
I knew Nora from art lessons with Mary Muller. I always enjoyed Noras company and wonderful sense of humor, like a ray of sunshine. I also appreciated that she was, like me, a very slow (we preferred terms like deliberate and methodical) painter. I think I bested her in deliberateness however, when, frustrated with my usual glacial rate of progress, I opined that the only way I could go any slower on one particular work was if I started taking paint off the canvas instead of putting it on! Nora was also the only person ever to help me finish up a painting faster by signing it for mewith her signature, of course. I was very flattered that she liked the painting that much. I treasured our friendship and will miss her dearly. She was a delightful soul, gone too soon. Our deepest condolences to the entire Nurre family on your sudden and tragic loss. Sincerely, Gary Huffman
Craig H Ellyson
10/29/2019
Nora, helped train and mentor me in the SHIIP program. She was a tireless servant to those in need and clearly made the most of each day. I attend church with Jill Reinke and we shared our mutual love and respect for Nora. She will be missed on many levels.
Jeanette (Nurre) Thal
10/29/2019
Rest In Peace, dear cousin. You made a difference. My condolences to your family and friends.
Kathy Bruns
10/27/2019
My deepest sympathy to Nora's family and friends. I met Nora when we were both working for Allied. When I moved 2 hours away she sent me a key to her house so I would always have a place to stay when I would travel back to DSM. My memories will always be of her beautiful smile and infectious laugh. My husband and I looked forward to reading her Christmas letter every year, imagining her wonderful laugh as we read it. A life well lived definitely describes Nora. You will be missed, my friend.
Judy Brannon
10/27/2019
When my husband died, I came across a Hebrew proverb that helped me tremendously. I share it with you now. Say not in sorrow, she is no more, but live in thankfulness that she was. Nora made a difference in this world, and will always be remembered for that. I miss her. She certainly has left a hole in the SHIIP community. We were so fortunate to know her and work with her these past years. Deepest condolences to her family and friends. Fellow SHIIP. Counselor, Judy Brannon
Jill Reinke
10/27/2019
Nora touched so many lives. All of her friends and family are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I treasure the time I spent with Nora and I will cherish every memory we created together. As our friend told me, I am sure she will be welcomed into the kingdom of heaven. I will miss her deeply.
Mariianne Giideon
10/27/2019
So sorry for your and our loss. Nora would understand that I can not make it to the funeral because I am seeing SHIIP clients that morning.