Tiffany Kate Sweeney

Tiffany Kate Sweeney, 45, died July 20, 2023 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA. Tiffany was born April 16, 1978 in Des Moines to Vern and Cindy Sample. She attended Roosevelt High School and graduated in 1996. She later attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a Master of Social Work. In 2005 she and Ryan Sweeney, also of Des Moines, were married. Ryan passed away in 2017.

Tiffany was proud of her sons and going on road trips with them. She enjoyed flowers, reading, drawing and painting, writing, pets, family gatherings, and visiting with friends.

She is survived by her three teenage sons, Collin Sweeney, Jake Sweeney, and Ben Sweeney; her brother, Troy Sample; her parents, Vern and Cindy Sample; and many other family members and friends.

A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. IA. There will be no funeral.

There will be a private placing of Tiffany’s ashes in the Columbarium overlooking the lake at Glendale Cemetery, 4909 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, at a later date.

Please consider donating in support of the children to Go Fund Me Go Fund Me for Tiffany Sweeney Children or if you prefer to write a check, please make payable to Vern Sample c/o Serve Credit Union, 3743 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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