Debra Marie Heath

Debra Marie Heath, 65, passed away on April 20, 2020 surrounded by her family in Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with burial following on Monday, April 27 at 11:00 am at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Debra was born August 14, 1954 to Dale and Mary (Kennebeck) Bernholtz in Carroll, Iowa. She was employed for 35 years as a cosmetologist. She had previously worked as a before and after daycare provider for the Des Moines Public Schools.

Debra’s life was an adventure! She enjoyed touring on her motorcycle with Randy and going on many trips to different states. Camping trips and sleepovers with the grandkids were the many ways she spent enjoying special time with the family. Gardening, making and savoring a fine glass of wine were other activities she enjoyed. Debra was an active member of the GWRRA Motorcycle Club.

Left to mourn her loss is her husband, Randy; her children, Josh (Tosha) Heath, Chris (Beth) Heath, Matt (Courtney) Faux and Kim (Colten) Harvey; her mother, Mary Bernholtz; her grandchildren, Desi, Tyler, Dylan, Dannika, A.J., Carson, Lennox, Soren, Westin, Lewis, and Brylee; siblings, Dan (Shari) Bernholtz, Vicki (Jeff) Jung, Jane (Clete) Cook, Joni (Greg) Vallier, Steve Bernholtz, Jeff (Carol) Bernholtz, Jill (Roger) Brandenburg; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Dale Bernholtz; and parents-in-law, Joe and Janice Heath, and Terry Coleman.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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