Carla Bierman
November 21, 2010
Carla Lee Bierman, 64, died Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines. She was born August 23, 1946, in Des Moines to Carl and Donna (Powers) Christenson.
She worked for the Des Moines Police Department from February 1984-December 2007. Carla was very passionate about animals and was a supporter of Animal Lifeline, a no-kill shelter. She enjoyed shopping, had a love for animals, especially her dogs Lexie and Bitsy, and her visits with Glory the bomb dog.
Carla is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Darold “Butch” Bierman; children, Julie Goldner, Rob (Lisa) Bierman, John Bierman, Tammy (Ronnie) Simmons, and Melissa Bierman; grandchildren, Laina (Chaz), Whitney (Dan), Mario, Rick, Nicholas, Taylor, Jordan, and Colton; great-granddaughter, Miss Olivia; and her brother, Jim (Jane) Christenson. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, November 27, 2010, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, friends and family for their support and love during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Animal Life Line of Iowa, P.O. Box 12, Carlisle, Iowa 50047, in loving memory of Carla.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Animal Lifeline Staff
11/29/2010
All of us (four legged and two legged) at Animal Lifeline will miss Carla so much. She was always so cheerful and caring when she was at the shetler volunteering and she always looked wonderful..even at 7:30 in the morning. We will see you at the Rainbow Bridge Carla!
Chris Anderson
11/28/2010
Dear Butch, Melissa, Ricky, and family, sorry for your loss.
wec
11/26/2010
sorry to hear of your loss. went to school with carla. she was sweet back then. always liked to talk. you have my deepest sympathy.
LISA ETRINGER BRAATEN
11/24/2010
I hope you are the right family if you are we were neighbors in Waterloo,Iowa in the70's I lived on Holm St it was that great big gray house.We lived catty corner from you it was like on the corner of Denver and Holm St I used too hang around Julie.anyway if it is you sorry for your loss.Lisa Etringer Braaten if it isnt you sorry for bothering you at this time.braaten@mchsi.com
Sara Dreyer
11/24/2010
I will miss sharing "Min Pin" stories with you. I will miss our morning breakfasts and chats. I will miss how you always wear high heals and are such a lady. I will miss your smile I will miss you - but will see you again someday.
Ann Shaffer
11/23/2010
Carla and I always talked about our pets when I took the timesheet up to her. She will be greatly missed.
Beth Ann Crawford
11/23/2010
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. Carla will be missed by so many people who loved her. Carla is now the most Beautiful, and the Sweetest Angle in Heaven, just as she was on this earth.
Officer Kelly Drane
11/23/2010
I'm sorry to hear this news. I remember talking to Carla about her pets and family. What a nice lady! My thoughts are with you all.