Charis Rae Potter
March 01, 2021
In Loving Memory of
Charis Rae Potter
Born: December 9, 1952 – With the Lord: March 1, 2021
Charis was the love of her parents and grandparents life. She was very smart at a young age and remained for her 68 years! Charis gave of herself her skills and her money to help all whom she met, never expecting anything in return! She retired from AT&T after 25 years then worked for Per Mar Security for 10 years. Her “family consisted of” Tucker a BIG Labrador and Simon & Gracie her two cats!
Left to Carry on her work for her Lord are her parents, Ray and Barbara; brother, Jeff and wife, Darcy; nephew, John and wife, Candice; and great-nephews, Drake and Tanner.
God Bless Her Memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the ARL in memory of Charis.
Masks are required. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., with funeral service to begin at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Graveside Service – Oak Grove Cemetery at a later date.
Kathi Shanks
03/06/2021
Loving, kind, talented, compassionate just a few of the gifts Charis shared with us. Beloved friend I will miss you. To Barbara, Ray, Jeff and family, my most heartfelt condolences for your loss. May God give you peace as you navigate this. Love to you all.
Stephen Newkirk
03/05/2021
Sending love and prayers to Charis' family. What a lovely girl she was. Goodbye my sweet friend, rest easy. You will be missed.
Carolyn Shannon
03/04/2021
My Dearest Friends Barb & Ray, I cannot put into words how sorry I am for the loss of your beloved Daughter and my dear friend, Charis. Hold dear to your hearts all of your precious memories. Our thoughts, prayers and Love are with you always.
Helen Ridgway-Kinter
03/04/2021
I can't even begin to tell you how sorry I am. I have great memories of our time spent at Chesterfield Christian Church. (singing in harmony) Ray and Barb, give yourself time to sift through all your memories. My thought and prayers are with you.
Jane Wagner Jensen
03/03/2021
Ray and Barb, I was so sorry to hear of the death of Cheris. I always remember how close and loving your family was, and how much you loved Cheris. My parents and brother always spoke so fondly of you. I am lifting your family in prayer.
Jane Jensen
Dawn Cooper
03/03/2021
My deepest condolences to you all. Charis was the Best Friend there ever was. She always put others ahead of herself and treated everyone with respect and dignity, and loved her family above all else. May all the wonderful memories of Charis bring comfort in the days ahead.
Dave Brown
03/03/2021
Barb and Ray, Words cannot even come close to express how sorry I am for your and Jeff's loss. My greatest memories are of the times spent at Chesterfield Christian Church and all of the great friends and times we all shared there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.