Search by Name

Search by Name

ELIZABETH RANDOLPH Obituary

ELIZABETH RANDOLPH

Ankeny

Elizabeth Ann Fitz Randolph, 82, died of complications from pneumonia Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. She was born on June 29, 1928 to Lewis and Alice Randolph in Ankeny.

Elizabeth worked hard on the family farm, loved horses and sang in the church choir for 40 years. During her high school years, Elizabeth was a member of a 6 on 6 basketball team where she played as a guard.

Elizabeth is survived by her older sister, Dora Amundson of Idaho; a niece, Karen Hawkins; and nephew, Craig Hawkins both of Ankeny; as well as several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be 11: a.m., Monday, August 16, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church of Ankeny, 206 SW Walnut with burial to follow at Greenwood Friends Cemetery in Ankeny. Friends may visit with family one hour prior to service time at the church.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Ankeny in loving memory of Elizabeth.

Online condolences

may be made to

www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Aug. 15, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for ELIZABETH RANDOLPH

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in ELIZABETH RANDOLPH's name

Memorial Events
for ELIZABETH RANDOLPH

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support ELIZABETH's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor ELIZABETH RANDOLPH's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more