Liela Hurst
July 24, 2010
Liela Lee Hurst, 72, died July 24, 2010. She was born August 3, 1937 to John and Virginia Thomas in Des Moines where she lived most of her life, except for five years where she lived in Denver, CO, Council Bluffs, and Kansas City, MO.
On October 16, 1954 she married Sam Hurst.
Liela worked various jobs, most recently she had been a daycare provider for the last 15 years, prior to retirement. She was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Urbandale.
She was preceded in death by an infant granddaughter and is survived by her husband of 55 years, Sam; daughters, Linda Hurst and Lesa Ahrens of Des Moines; sons, Stan (Janis) Hurst of Urbandale and Sherm (Marj) of Maryland Heights, MO.; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and two step-great-granchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 26, 2010 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 3510 72nd Street, Urbandale. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the church.
A special thank you to the Wesley Hospice Team: Deb, Meaghan, and Liz who have taken care of her for over a year.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Life Hospice Care, 5508 NW 88th Street, Johnston, Iowa 50131 or to St. Stephen Lutheran Church in loving memory of Liela.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
LARRY & CHERIE LONG
08/02/2010
Sam Hurst and Family,,
I don't know if you remember us, but we lived right across the street from you from you on 61st. (white stucco house) for several years. We send our blessing's, and our condolences to you, and your family, on Liela's passing. Leila was always a brighness in the neighborhood, and we truly enjoyed talking to her on many occasions.
Our thought's and prayers are with you all during this time of your loss.
LARRY & CHERIE LONG
Marsha Hurst Friedl
07/28/2010
Dear Sam and family, Larry called to tell me of Liela's passing. I was so sorry to hear that. He does keep me posted on your family. Since Mom and Dad are gone, I don't hear much family news. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Marsha
Pamela Nicholson Bammer
07/29/2010
The news of Liela's passing brought tears to my eyes today. It has been years, far too many, that I've seen or spoken to the family. Aunt Liela (her sister Janet is my mother)was always my favorite when I was growing up in Des Moines. My heart aches for each of you. You are in my prayers.
Gloria & Sally
07/27/2010
Sam; Mom and I wanted to send our condolences to you and your family... Peace to you and yours, gloria and Sally
Greg Mason
07/26/2010
Our thoughts are with you.
Linda Nutting
07/25/2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and the whole family. God Bless you all.
Cyndi Rohret
07/24/2010
Sam, Stan, Janice and the rest of the Hurst family. I am so sorry for your loss. Leila was a sweetheart and the girls got very close to her. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Cyndi