Beatrice Heller
January 11, 2023
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.
Jackie Hernandez
01/18/2023
Oh my dear sister, bea, so hard to believe you have left this world & now residing in the light of our Great God
Please know you will be missed by all who love you. Your smile & sparkling eyes light up a room & I shall keep these in my heart as I think of you. Much love, jackie 🤓🌷
Peggy
01/13/2023
Bea was my bestie I will miss her she played a big part in our life she had a heart of gold she taught me so much about faith she got me through some difficult times and restored my faith I will miss her but I know we'll meet again ❤🙏
Alicia Davis
01/12/2023
On behalf of the Davis family we offer our sincere condolences to Bea's family - especially to Kim and Sammy who we grew up with across the alley from each other. Kim and I were childhood best friends. Our family will forever cherish the memories of Bea and her family. We've shared many laughs with Bea and so grateful for the comfort she brought my mother when my father and brother passed, Bea was there to offer her support and prayers. It doesn't seem real to say goodbye Bea, so I will just say, see you later! 😘 We love you always and forever! ❤🙏
Allison Dozark
01/12/2023
Our family is thinking of you all. Sorry for your loss.