Emily Harper

January 19, 1983 — July 04, 2024

Emily Harper

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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.

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