Debra Crookshank

Debra Kay Crookshank

Deb passed away at home, surrounded by family, on April 8th 2023, at the age of 65.

Deb was born on January 18th, 1958 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA, to Marion and Margaret Jameson. Deb grew up with her three siblings in Des Moines, who stayed close throughout their adult lives. She also made lifelong friendships while playing softball at the North Des Moines Softball Club. She met her husband Jon in middle school, they started dating as seniors in high school. Deb graduated from North High School in Des Moines, class of 1976.

Deb and Jon were married on October 30th, 1976. Soon after, they began to grow their family. She began working for Godfather's Pizza, when their youngest started school. Since then, she worked her way from 'mother's hours' to managing her own store. She spent time managing several stores before becoming the franchise manager. Deb touched many lives in her career from customers to employees. She also spent time serving on the Grimes Chamber of Commerce. Deb was very social and her favorite times were spent with friends and family. Deb was truly one of a kind, she gave it her all in everything she did. Everyone who knew Deb knows this about her.

While working hard in her career, she was also a loving mother of three, to Stephanie, Angela and Bradley. She was the BEST grandmother to four beautiful young ladies, Jordan (22) and Hailey (19) Neer and Payton (11) and Bailey (8) Crookshank. She was also the favorite of the grand-dogs. She would spoil them as if they were her grandchildren. Deb and Jon's love was unwavering. They loved each other wholeheartedly. Their lifelong love served as a steadfast example for their children. Deb really enjoyed vacationing in tropical locations, she had a love for the beach.

Deb is preceeded in death by her father Marion Jameson (2015). She is survived by her husband Jon, their three children, Stephanie (John) Neer, Angela (Ted) Friedmann, Bradley (Katie) Crookshank. Her four grandchildren, Jordan (22) and Hailey (19) Neer and Payton (11) and Bailey (8) Crookshank. She is also survived by her mother Margaret Jameson, sister, Miriam (Jon) Strum, brother, Craig (Valerie) Jameson, and sister, Patricia (Todd) Jensen. She is also survived by five nieces, two nephews, four great nieces and four great nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Family will greet friends on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in Iowa, 2530 73rd St., Urbandale, Iowa or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, 5452 NE 22nd St., Des Moines, Iowa.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

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