Rebecca Whiteley
June 04, 2022
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Rebecca Whiteley, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. She was born in Guthrie Center, Iowa on May 31, 1953 to Howard Wilson and Shirley Baker Wilson.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 3:00 to 6:00pm at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway. West Des Moines with the funeral service at 2:00pm on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery.
Becca graduated from SE Polk High School in 1971 and received her BA degree from Iowa State University in 1975. She was involved in plays and musical productions throughout high school and college. Following graduation, she performed with her bandmates at Eddie Webster’s in West Des Moines. Becca worked in advertising specialties for the Bob Allen Company in Des Moines, and then she worked in customer service for Kohls in West Des Moines. She also spent her time working in graphic design with her husband in the sporting goods industry.
She met her husband in junior high school. They separated as he moved away to Chicago and then reconnected years later. Becca and Bill became an inseparable team and were married on May 10, 1980. Becca was a sports mom for her children, Meggen who was a Special Olympian and Devin who was an all-state basketball player.
She loved to garden and be outside. She had a passion for training German Sheperds. Becca was very proud of her Scottish heritage. She loved learning about her ancestry, and she was able to take a trip to Scotland with her family to explore their family history together.
Becca is survived by Bill, her husband of 42 years; her children, Meggen Whiteley and Devin (Sarah) Whiteley; grandchildren, Audrey and Mason; her siblings, Martha Stearns and Karen Patch; and many nieces, nephews and other loving family members.
She was preceded in death by her son, Lucas Whiteley, her parents and stepfather, Ken Horn; sisters, Linda Shipman and Marjorie Horn.
Memorials may be directed to Special Olympics Iowa. Condolences may be expressed at HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Roger Hart
06/12/2022
Bill and family, Please accept my deepest condolences. I was shocked to hear of your loss. Becca was always in a fun loving mood and you guys were a perfect match for each other. She will be deeply missed and is in heaven with the angels.
Sally Sonnenburg
06/12/2022
My condolences to Beccas family and friends for your loss.
Jonathan Roberts
06/12/2022
Bill, Devin, Megan and family,
My deepest condolences. I'm the son of Bonnie (Frye) Roberts. Becca meant so much to her uncle & aunt, the late Red & Margaret Frye, as well as my mother the late Bonnie (Frye) Roberts. It meant so much to me getting to know her over the years, and spending key life milestones together from my wedding in Chicago, to Bonnie's funeral in Arkansas & memorial service in Iowa, to other joyous occasions such as Devin & Sarah's wedding, with you, Megan, & the family.
We are so sorry for your loss and she will be deeply missed. We are thankful to have known her kind soul.
With deepest sympathy,
Jonathan Roberts & family (Lorraine, Luke, & Eve)
Carol Knopic
06/12/2022
Bill, So sorry to hear about Becca's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with her both at the Bank and at Kohl's. I have moved to Pennsylvania or I would stop to see her and to say hello to you. Prayers and Condolences for you and your family.
Pat and Erin Yacinich
06/12/2022
Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May you find peace in the wonderful impact Becca has had on many.
Jackie Eastridge
06/11/2022
Bill, nothing I can say will ease your pain, but I am forever sorry for you losing someone so special. May you forever hold treasured memories in your heart and they bring you comfort and peace when you need it most.
Steve and Ann Shepard
06/11/2022
Bill,
Our family sends condolences to you and your family. We were shocked to learn of Becca's passing. We have great memories of you and Becca as neighbors and friends on Polk Blvd. Our boys grew up together as great friends. Matt considered Becca as his second mom. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Carol Ketterer
06/11/2022
Oh my gosh I am so terribly sorry to hear about Becca. She was such a dear person. I have so many great memories with her. Our summers together at the Altoona pool were some of my best memories ever. My heartfelt sympathy to your entire family. God be with you all.
❤
Rebekah Roberts
06/10/2022
Hello,
I am so sorry to hear about Becca passing. I only met her a handful of times but she was such a light in this world. As a little girl I was so excited to know a family member shared my name and a love for the arts. Your family will be in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time. Sending much love.
Doug Robinson
06/09/2022
Becca and Bill were a match made in Heaven, and that is where they'll meet again some glorious day. My heartfelt condolences go out to Bill, Devin and Megan. Love you Bill.
Mark/Sandy Crouch
06/09/2022
Bill and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Beccas passing. We pray for comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Beth Frye
06/09/2022
Bill, Meggen, Devin and family:
I am SO very sorry for your loss. Becca was a cousin that I have so many fond memories of. Being only two weeks apart in age, as children we shared many interests and experiences during our summer vacations together. Most recently, it was great to share our adventure to Scotland to see where our ancestors lived. Again, I'm sorry! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers!
George Frye
06/09/2022
My sincere condolences to the family of Becca Whiteley. I will always remember Becca as the little girl that used to visit our family in the summer at my home in Maryland. I am thankful that I got to renew my relationship with Becca on our family visit to Larkhall, Scotland in 2017.
I also will remember the great times we had with our family cookouts on her back porch in Des Moines. I will greatly miss her.
Denny Pueschel
06/08/2022
Bill, I just heard about Becca, My Condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. Can only imagine what you are going through, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. 🙏
Ruth Ramsey
06/08/2022
Dear Bill, Meggan, Devin and family, I was so sorry and shocked to hear about Becca. Becca was an intelligent, creative and lovely person. I enjoyed getting to know and work with your family. Please know that you are all in my familys prayers.