Cheryl Ann Howard

Cheryl Ann Howard, 69, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023.

Cheryl was born June 6, 1953, in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold and Marilyn (Beem) Wilson. She attended Hoover High School in Des Moines through her junior year, then moved to Davenport, IA where she graduated from Davenport Central High School in 1971. Cheryl married Dennis Howard on June 17, 1972. Dennis joined the Air Force and they traveled the world, including Texas, Washington State, England, New Jersey, and Germany. Following his retirement, they settled in Des Moines, Iowa were they continued to raise their family.

Cheryl was one of the most sought-after cake decorators on Rhein Main Air Force Base in Germany. She was a member of the Women’s Institute in England. She established herself in the corporate world in marketing for General Casualty in Iowa. Cheryl loved to cross stitch, crochet, and play Minecraft. Her family was a huge part of her life, and she loved spending time with her grandson, David (hence the love of Minecraft).

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dennis Howard; children, Christi Howard and Daniel Howard; grandson, David Howard; siblings, James Wilson, Robert Wilson, Susan (Donald) Doty, and Bill Wilson; and many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Marilyn Wilson.

Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2023.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Iowa in honor of her grandson, David.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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