Barbara Lander Sumers
November 07, 2019
Barbara Lander Sumers
Of Des Moines, Iowa
Barbara Lander Sumers, age 72, passed away surrounded by family and friends on November 7, 2019 at Taylor House Hospice. She was the daughter of Merlin and Mable Lander born on October 13, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Barbara enjoyed needlepoint, bowling and playing cards. Most importantly, she treasured time spent with her family.
She is survived by her three daughters “The Three T’s”, Tracy Gordon, Tamara Sumers and Teresa Sumers-Gordon; grandchildren, Justin, Joey, Lacee, Clint, Stephanie and Zach; great-grandchild, CJ; brother, Alan (Donna) Lander; father of her children, Nathan Sumers.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 am, with funeral service to begin at 11 am, Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Inurnment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family in memory of Barbara.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Barbara Hancock
11/13/2019
Teresa, Tammy and Tracy i am so deeply sorry for the loss of your mom, we were such good friends in our teen years. I will always cherish those memories. Due to a prior commitment I will not be able to attend the funeral. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you on this difficult time. My deepest sympathy, Barbara Hancock
Kim Hochmuth/wailes
11/12/2019
Teresa, Tammy, and Tracy to all of you and your family's Barb was a nice, kind, wonderful person and not ever did I hear her be unkind, And her kindness has been passed to Three wonderful daughters, and her grandchildren. And of course your dad has a part in that as well, we are blessed to have known Barb, and will miss her laugh, and wonderful smile, Rest in peace Barb
Alisa Albright
11/08/2019
Teresa, Im so deeply sorry for the loss of your mom. You were an amazing daughter to do everything you have done for your mom. I mean that from the bottom of my heart! Your mom loved you so much. Hugs. Alisa