Emily Harper
January 19, 1983 — July 04, 2024
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Emily Harper, 41, passed away July 4, 2024, at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines of a sudden pulmonary embolism.
Emily was born January 19, 1983, in Ames, Iowa to Earl and Jean (Guntren) Harper. She graduated from Johnston High School and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in history from UNI. As a Scottish landowner she is recognized as a Lady of Great Britian. She worked to restore photos at The Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge. Emily had been the assistant manager at Molly’s Cupcakes since 2016, a job she enjoyed. She loved cooking and baking. Emily was a talented photographer. Her subjects ranged from bucolic beauty to urban decay. She enjoyed jewelry making and many other types of arts and crafts. Emily had a true love for possums and all animals misunderstood. Her favorite pastime was exploring the blacktops and gravel roads of Iowa in search of unique sites and experiences.
Emily is survived by her loving parents, Earl and Jean Harper; sisters, Stefanie Harper and Sara (Chad) Carlson; boyfriend, Jason Coady; and a host of extended family and close friends.
She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Sesame the Opossum Treat Fund or a charity of the donor’s choice in loving memory of Emily.
A celebration of Emily’s life will be held at Hamilton Southtown Funeral Home on Monday, July 15th from 4 – 7 PM. Please come and share your memories of Emily with her family and friends.
Condolences may be directed to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Matthew Brandt
10/02/2024
I am so sorry to find out about the passing of Emma. She had so many amazing talents, perfect taste in music, humor and sense of adventure, and so much more. Emma is and will be greatly missed. My condolences to the Harper Family and friends. The world will be less beautiful without her. 42
Madelyn Tursi
07/14/2024
Earl, Jean, and family,
I just learned about your daughter Emily tonight. I don't know how I missed knowing. I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't imagine the sudden grief and loss that you are feeling right now.
It sounds like Emily had many interests and was a very talented woman!
You are in my thoughts and prayers.🙏
Brittany Meade
07/10/2024
Emily was such a talented photographer and many of her amazing prints adorn my walls. I'm so sorry that such an amazing talent is no longer with us, but I will cherish the beauty that she showed me and everyone else that was lucky enough to be touched by her work. I can only imagine the grief her family is going through and I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris and Gianna Hamilton
07/09/2024
Stef, Earl, Jean— we are so heartbroken for you all and offer our deepest condolences. We cannot imagine what all of you have been through and we just want to let you all know of ur prayers, our love, our support and our thoughts for all of you during this time and hoping that light, love, hope, and prayer warm your hearts very soon.
-Chris and Gianna Hamilton
Danette
07/06/2024
Emily was one of the first people I met while at UNI. I have so many memories and so many stories! She was wonderful! I’m so saddened to hear of her sudden passing. She brought joy to so many peoples lives. May the memories and Emily’s humor bring you peace for the days and years to come. Praying!
Carol Belding Jepson
07/06/2024
Stefanie and Sara, my heart is so breaking for you both and your parents. The loss is so great! In everyday of darkness, there is a ray of light and a glimmer of hope. Sending, light, love and healing energy!