Pamela Cruchelow

Pamela Jean Cruchelow, 76, passed away March 1, 2025.

She was born April 11, 1948 in Louisiana, Missouri to her parents, David and Sarah Rue. Pam enjoyed reading. She also enjoyed making donations to St. Jude Research Hospital and to Disabled American Veterans. She was a wonderful woman and opened her home to kids that needed a place to stay. Pam was very selfless. She loved her grandchildren and raised her grandson when her daughter passed away.

Pam is survived by her children, Howard (Leslie) Cruchelow II and Charlotte Quinn; grandchildren, David (Alicia) Wood, Jess Cruchelow, and Lex Cruchelow; great grandchildren, Ryder Wood, Rylie Wood, and Ryot Wood; and siblings, Patricia (Andy) Bacon and David (Kelley) Rue.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Cruchelow; daughter Gretchen Cruchelow; grandson, Andrew Harwood; her parents; and sister, Becky Rue.

Family will greet friends Friday, March 7, 2025 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial service to take place the following day Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery 1 NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Research Hospital or the American Lung Association in loving memory of Pam Cruchelow.

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