Helen M. Ryun
February 24, 1950 — January 26, 2024
Helen Marie Ryun, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home. She was born the daughter of Alvin and Helen Strauser on February 24, 1950, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Marie was a house mouse who loved creating a home. She enjoyed taking photos to capture the precious moments, especially of nature. Marie also, enjoyed all things Sci-Fi and ancient aliens. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 45 years Steve Ryun, son Jeffrey Sparks, Sr., James, and Rena, grandchildren Jeffery Sparks, Jr., and Shannon Herrera-Rosas, great-grandchildren Lilliana, Juan, Diego, and Rozlyn, sisters Connie and Cindy, and mother-in-law Marilyn Ryun.
Marie was preceded in death by her parents, sister Carol, and brother Gus.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jeffrey Sparks Sr
02/02/2024
I wish we could have had more time to get to know eachother, but I am grateful for the time we did get with eachother. I am so glad that I found you and made a connection with you. I will wonder what more we could of had. I love you and thank you for giving me life!
Trisha
02/01/2024
I knew Marie through my aunt and uncle, Kim and Jeff Thompson. She was truly one of a kind and one of the sweetest most thoughtful people I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family ❤