Des Moines, Iowa
Samantha Jo McPherson
Des Moines
Samantha, 23, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center. A memorial service honoring her life will be at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at Brooks Funeral Care, 7975 University Blvd. in Clive.
Samantha will be remembered for her quick wit and friendly sarcasm. She was always able to put a smile on someone's face with her sense of humor. Samantha enjoyed playing video games and watching movies but most of all, Samantha loved and cherished spending time with her daughter, Erica and coloring with her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Her memory will be cherished by her daughter, Erica McPherson; mother, Terri McPherson; siblings, Daniell and Josh; grandmother, Sondra McPherson (Bud Bigelow) and by her fiancé, Joshua Wallace. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jim McPherson.
Memorials may be directed to the family in honor of her daughter, Erica.
We just heard about Sammy. Our heart is with you. We lost our son Tad, before Christmas. Your memories will live on with your grandchild. Randy @ Mary Fetters @ family
May 13, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to Terri, Josh and all of the families. We did not know Samantha well but we know she was truly loved. Her passing will leave a hole in the hearts of her loved ones. May God take her under his wing and protect her until you can be together again.
Mark & Kathleen Drew
April 28, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Damien Prevo
April 26, 2014 | IA
You were someone who truly helped me survive middle school; i will never forget our hanging out in my backyard and visiting each other in the alleyway and on the walk to the bus. May the sun shine bright and warm on your new horizons, i will hold the memories i have of you dearly.
Sarah Mortimer
April 26, 2014 | Altoona, IA
Can't believe your gone, it seems like we lose more & more class mate each year. I remember we use to talk during lunch, because all the other girls would not let me eat in peace. I did enjoy your company. You were definitely awesome & kind hearted. I will definitely miss you even though we never communicated pass high school.
Jose Lozano
April 26, 2014
Samantha, I am happy I got the chance to meet you. You will always be remembered as a young woman who always had a smile on her face. Thanks for bringing changes to our cousin Josh life You truely made him happy.. R.i.p and fly with the angels!
Kimberly Guthrie
April 25, 2014 | Des Moines, IA
I can remember the first day we met back in Jr High in Fine Arts class. You were a great BFF! I can remember all the fun we had especially at my birthday parties. I remember you saying to my Grams that she was the best Grandma she met. Besides yours lol. And that she was the "cool" Grandma. You were so kind and gentle to everyone you met that you put a smile on everyone's face and always made people laugh. I remember when I was in trouble and had no where to go and no one to talk to and help...
Jennifer Fillman
April 25, 2014 | Altoona, IA
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Bob and Shelly Giles
April 25, 2014 | Hardy, AR
I wish I could upload photos of us back in high school, but my printer is not working. I added the S to the nick name Squirt that your brother gave you and that's how I separated you from several other Sam's. You were always so dear to me, definitely 1 in a million. We'd be in each other's note debt, giggle and carry on in the hallways as much and as often as we could as young women often do. We'd talk for hours on the phone and create the most outrageous, but funniest stories that lasted a...
Melody Hunt
April 25, 2014 | Marshalltown, IA