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Colleen Meyers

Des Moines, Iowa

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Colleen Meyers

Des Moines

Colleen L. Meyers, 84, of Des Moines passed away on December 10, 2015 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Meredith Drive Reformed Church in Des Moines. A visitation will take place on Monday, December 14, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Merle Hay Funeral Home in Des Moines. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Gardens.

Colleen was born in Dallas, Iowa on June 9, 1931. She was retired from the Veterans of Foreign Wars State Headquarters where she was a secretary. Colleen was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary in Beaverdale and was a member of Meredith Drive Reformed Church. She was "Mama Meyers" to hundreds of people.

Colleen is survived by her sons, Jerry (Andrea, Douglas (Lynn), and Randy; brother, Jerry (Tiny) Pack; 9 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ora; son, Steve; brother, Robert, and parents, Clarence and Gladys.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Meredith Drive Reformed Church.





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I will never forget when it was time for dinner you could here her calling out for Doug and we could here over my house 2 blocks over. She will be missed and was always wanting to help people
Bart

Colleen was definitely a key part of our neighborhood growing up. She was loved by many and will be missed by many. Our love goes out to her family.

We will miss 'Kittens'/Colleen. We met Colleen at the Beaverdale VFW. Spent many an hour playing cards with her. Enjoyed her sense of humor & dedication to the VFW, family & friends. Jim & Susan Ford

I am so glad I got to know Colleen over the past year. What a wonderful, funny, kind woman. I really enjoyed my chats with her..so many stories.. For her family..I am so sorry for your loss..

I met Colleen through VFW Auxiliary activities and it was a joy to work with her. She was a fun lady.

I knew Colleen through VFW and Auxiliary. Her laughter was contagious. She was a delight to be around. RIP Colleen

So sorry to hear this Lynn & Doug. May your memories last a lifetime.Sending prayers.

Roger and Beverly Williams