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Lisa Hulsing Obituary
West Des Moines
Lisa Marie Hulsing, 48, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, of which she was a member. Burial will take place at Waukee Cemetery.
Lisa was born August 22, 1966 in Estherville, IA to Dale and Doris Wycoff. She graduated from Estherville High School, attended the University of Northern Iowa and then graduated from Drake University School of Pharmacy. Lisa had lived in the West Des Moines area since 1992. She was past president of the Polk County Pharmacy Association. During her career, she enjoyed mentoring college students who were considering pharmacy school. Lisa's customers were very important to her, she always took time to get to know them and explain their medications to them. She met with families at Blank Children's Hospital Pediatric Unit. Lisa volunteered her time with her children's activities at school and sporting events and enjoyed the family vacations at Lake Okoboji. Her first love was being a wife and mother. Lisa also loved her three cats and tolerated her dog.
Lisa started and was very active in cancer foundations. In 2007, Lisa and a group of parents co-founded Club Hope (Helping Other Parents Endure) through the Children's Cancer Connection. They provide support services for families battling childhood cancer. In 2008, she brought the CureSearch Walk to Des Moines and the event raised approximately $500K for childhood cancer research. In 2009, Lisa was one of the founding members of BEATCANCERTODAY.ORG, which provides cancer awareness. In 2010, she was named Outstanding Woman You Should Know by Lite 104.1.
Lisa is survived by her husband, Steve Hulsing of West Des Moines; three children, Regan Hulsing and twins, Nick and Gabrielle Hulsing all of West Des Moines; four siblings, Daniel (Cailin) Wycoff of Milford, IA, Deborah Nurre of Minneapolis, MN, Barbara (Robert) Carter and Thomas (Beth) Wycoff both of Estherville, IA; uncle, John Opelt of CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Clifford and Iva Wycoff and Edward and Marie Opelt.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at McLaren's Chapel with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to BEATCANCERTODAY.ORG or to the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Hulsing
Debbie Woodrum (Walsh)
April 17, 2015
Steve I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Liz Jackson
April 16, 2015
What an amazing Fierce Mama! Peace to all of you in this difficult time. Love from the other side of the state and hope you will all be lifted up.
Larry & Jennifer Nutter
April 16, 2015
Steve,
Deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
April 15, 2015
Dear Steve, Regan, Nick and Gabby,
Lisa was such a wonderful woman and helped so many. She was the first person to come over when we got home from our initial hospital stay with Will. Her encouragement and passion to help others put us on the right path in our Cancer battle. She loved all of you so much and will be missed by so many.
Love, The Krueger Family
Melissa Kellar
April 15, 2015
Steve - praying for you and your family during this time. Peace be with you.
Constance Cloak
April 15, 2015
Dearest family of Lisa,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Lisa in your lives. I hope that you have the faith and know in your hearts that she will be watching you from heaven. I am sure that it is a lot brighter with her up there. Still, there is that deep loss in your hearts now. I ask God and the Angels to help heal your pain so that in time you won't hurt but will remember. God bless all of you. Connie Johnson (CJ CLOAK)
Sue Holman
April 15, 2015
I would like to send my deepest sympathy To Steve, Family and Friends. I hope your Faith will help heal your pain. Lisa may you shine with the Angels you will forever be in my memories Cuz.
Amber Van Der Vorste
April 15, 2015
Steve - my heart goes out to you and your family. My deepest sympathies.
Shannon Madden
April 15, 2015
Steve & family- I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean and Mark Gelbman
April 15, 2015
Steve & Family, we were so sorry to hear about Lisa. She was a remarkable woman with a great heart. May God grant you peace and comfort as you endure such a loss. Thinking of you all.
Grant & Berlinda Pritchard
April 14, 2015
Steve, Regan, Gabby & Nick,
We were devastated to hear the tragic news, we are so sorry to hear that Lisa was taken away before her time. Lisa will always be remembered by our family as a doting, determined and loving mother with a huge heart, she will be missed dearly.
Tami Coenen
April 14, 2015
Steve - I am so sorry for your loss and cannot even imagine the shock and pain you and your family are enduring. You will all be in my prayers. Lisa was an amazing person.
Dale Hulsing
April 14, 2015
Steve - So sorry to hear this news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Beth Auen
April 14, 2015
Steve and Family, so sorry for your loss. You are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
April 13, 2015
Steve, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Katie Kaiser (Strautman)
Jan Bender
April 13, 2015
Lisa was a wonderful person! She took good care of me at Hy-Vee and we often talked about her family. I will be praying for you for the loss of the best Mom and wife and for her. She is with God now!
Laura Roberts Clayton
April 13, 2015
Rest in peace Lisa, many thoughts and prayers are with all of the family!
Judy& Gene Havermann
April 13, 2015
Steve & Family: So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Billie Perkins Wille
April 13, 2015
Steve and family - my sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Lisa was a high school classmate, my cheerleading captain, and my friend. She will be so missed by all who knew her.
April 13, 2015
Steve, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Sara Brinker
April 13, 2015
Steve and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy. May the wonderful memories you have of Lisa ease your pain and sorrow. Please know you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mike, Sara and Gage Brinker
(Old neighbors on 76th)
Daniel Behrens
April 13, 2015
Lisa was my childhood neighbor. Her light shone so bright. Lisa was beautiful, smart and talented. Taking her light to shine down upon us. Rest In Paradise, Lisa.
April 13, 2015
Steve and family, We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Lisa was a wonderful lady who inspired so many people. She will be missed by so many. We will continue to lift you all up in our prayers. Dwight, Tammy, Gabi and Zach Gaines
Linda Parker
April 13, 2015
God Bless you and your family in your time of loss. You are in my prayers.
Valirie Mattis
April 13, 2015
Steve and family - I am sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Nancy Shryock
April 13, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Lisa was a wonderful and kind person and will be missed by many. God Bless!
Brian Packard
April 13, 2015
Thanks for your efforts in all things you did. Your passion obviously touched the lives of many and you made a difference in this world. Well done. Rest now in peace!
April 13, 2015
Steve,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Lisa was an amazing woman with a big heart for helping those in need. She made such an amazing difference in so many people's lives. I am grateful to have known her. She loved you and the kids deeply. I cannot imagine the shock and pain you are all going through right now. She will be greatly missed by many.
Becky, Ashley, Sarah & Ryan Sjurson
April 13, 2015
Steve and family, you are in are thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Joelle Stark
Brenda Scott
April 13, 2015
Sorry for you loss, Steve. My thoughts and prayers for you and the kids.
John Lown
April 13, 2015
God called an angel home. Rest in peace, Lisa. And may the perpetual light shine upon you.
April 13, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of tremendous loss. We will keep you in our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Julie Kelch, Ankeny IA
Sharon Hulsing-Dean
April 13, 2015
Steve and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We can't even imagine the pain you must be going through. Love and prayers are with your family.
Andrea Grace
April 13, 2015
Our condolences to the family. We are so sorry to hear of this great loss. Clyde & Andrea Grace (fightsarcoma.org)
Maureen Marino
April 12, 2015
We were so deeply saddened to hear about Lisa. Our deepest sympathy to you all. She was such a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. She was such a giving person and touched so many lives. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob Marino
April 12, 2015
Steve,
We are all thinking about you and praying for your family. Lisa will be missed by many.
Emma Kuehl
April 12, 2015
Sorry for your loss prayers to you and your family!!
Dale Boes
April 12, 2015
Steve, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. Lisa sounds like an amazing person.
Bob and Lili Jensen
April 12, 2015
Lisa made such a difference in countless lives and will long be remembered for all the good and kindness she brought so many. She fiercely loved her family and our deepest sympathy to all her loved ones. She will be sorely missed. God's love and strength to all.
April 12, 2015
Our deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt prayers for Lisa's entire Family.
Bob and Carol Jensen (Estherville, IA)
Deanna Halfman
April 12, 2015
Forever in our hearts Lisa.
Shelly Stump
April 12, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa's family. She will be missed by many.
Christy Allen Klun
April 12, 2015
My deepest sympathy -- thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Jacalyn Priestley
April 12, 2015
Steve, I'm so sorry about Lisa. I wish I could ease the pain you and the kids are feeling. I am praying for your family that you may have peace and comfort with time.
Mark and Lesa Nauss
April 12, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to her family! Lisa was a very special person who touched so many lives. God Bless!
dale ayers
April 12, 2015
Rest in peace girl u will b missed..
Sue Michelson
April 12, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. God bless!
Laurie McGhee
April 12, 2015
RIP! my friend, so shocked to hear of your passing , you were one of my favorite customers at walmart ! you and all those purple bags will be greatly missed , thoughts, prayers, and hugs to to all the family , from your favorite walmart cashier Laurie Mcghee
Carol Carroll
April 12, 2015
So sad and sorry to learn of Lisa's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. She was an amazing lady.
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