Heidi Ruth Jalan

Heidi Ruth Jalan, age 50, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2024, due to complications of a medical procedure at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Mary’s Campus.

Heidi was born April 30, 1973, in Spring Valley, Minnesota to Ronald and Sandra (Bergemann) Halverson. She grew up in Albion, Iowa and graduated from Marshalltown High School. Following graduation, Heidi worked in the dietary department for Marshalltown Hospital. She moved to New Jersey to become a nanny, and it was there that she met her beloved husband, Anoop. The couple moved back to Iowa, and Heidi continued her employment with Marsh, Inc., Travelers Insurance, and Tile Works in the Des Moines area.

Above all, her main focus was her son, Caleb, who was her pride and joy. She loved raising him and being his mom. Heidi was a Jehovah’s Witness, and was a member of the Walnut Creek congregation. She had a generous nature and was fiercely loyal. Heidi expressed her love through gift-giving, especially to children. She enjoyed going to concerts and listening to music, and she was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Iowa Hawkeye football fan. Her passing will leave a blank space in all of our hearts.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Anoop; son, Caleb Jalan; mother, Sandy Halverson; sister, Trista Cerling; nieces, Aliya and Tylie Cerling; mother-in-law, Veena Jalan; as well as countless friends.

Heidi was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Halverson.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024, also at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (www.arl-iowa.org/donate by clicking on Donate and checking the “Make this a memorial/honor gift” box to add Heidi’s name) or to the family for her son, Caleb.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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