Beatrice Heller

Beatrice J. Heller, 72, passed away January 11, 2023, at Taylor House Hospice. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 30, 1950, to William and Lovie Ridner.

Bea attended Des Moines East High School. She worked as a custodian and drove a school bus for the Des Moines Public School District for many years. Following her time at DMPS, she drove bus for Southeast Polk School District. She played softball in a women’s league and enjoyed shopping of any kind, most recently Paparazzi jewelry. Bea was always smiling, very outgoing, had a giving heart, and loved to be the life of the party. Most of all, Bea loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Bea is survived by her significant other, Ron Rouse; children, Kim (Jason) Kono and Sam DeAngelo; grandchildren, Drake (Taylor), Devin, Dustin, Brooke, Mia, Thea, and Lily; great-grandchildren, Tenley, Hudson, Kasen, Mara and Brecken; niece, Shelly (Scott) Bierman. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Sally Elrod.

A Celebration of Bea’s Life will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House Hospice, in loving memory of Bea.

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