Diane Kay Heidorn
December 23, 1952 — January 01, 2025
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Diane Barry Heidorn, 72, passed away on January 1, 2025 in Pearland, Texas after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Diane was born on December 23, 1952 to Stephen and Phyllis (Worden) Barry in Des Moines, Iowa. She graduated from Urbandale High School and furthered her education at Des Moines Area Community College and Iowa State University. She retired as a Program/Recreation Therapist at Iowa State University.
Diane had previously been an active member of Lutheran Church of Hope, where she enjoyed volunteering at the weekly services. She loved riding her Harley Davidson Super Glide and was actively involved in multiple clubs, including the Harley Owners Group and The Ladies of Harley in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Diane was also a proud member of the Iowa Patriot Guard Riders to help ensure dignity and respect at memorial services honoring fallen military heroes, veterans, and first responders.
She is survived by her son, Robert (Jennifer) Heidorn of Pearland, Texas; grandsons, Cooper and Benjamin; mother, Phyllis Barry of Urbandale, Iowa; and brother, Ron Barry of Urbandale, Iowa.
The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the incredible staff at the Brookdale Pearland Memory Care Unit. Thank you for loving Diane like she was a member of your own family.
Diane is preceded in death by her father, Stephen Barry.
Visitation will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18th at 11:00 at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines. Service will be livestreamed at click here. A luncheon will be served after funeral services at the church with a private burial service at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in Diane’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association in order to help support their important work in accelerating Alzheimer’s research.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Raymond C. Needham
01/15/2025
I offer my sincere regret to the family and friends of Diane. As a member of the Patriot Guard Riders of Iowa, I stood flag line with Diane at many services of fallen soldiers, and her dedication to our mission of respect and solace was admired, as we all knew it came from her heart. Many of us who have been with the Patriot Guard for many years consider it to be akin to a family of dedicated brothers and sisters...Diane was a true PGR Sister. We are all sorry for the way her life came to an end, and far too soon. But I know that I will remember her for the vibrant and caring person that she was, when she rode her motorcycle with us during escorts,
and standing with a flag. Diane was a class act, and she will be remembered by those who knew her until the end of our days. Sincerely, SFC Ray Needham USA Ret., State Chaplain, Patriot Guard Riders of Iowa.
Marge Gann
01/10/2025
To Phyllis, Ron, and Bobby,
I was very sad when I was told the news of Diane's passing. She had alot of positive energy when I knew her. Over 50 years ago life was much simpler then and was easy to get through life. I will always treasure our good times I our youth. She was a survivor and a good role.model for her son.