Dori Vere Israel-Tamariz

Dori Israel-Tamariz, 43, was born July 3, 1971, to Kenneth and Dee Ann (Townsley) Israel in Des Moines, Iowa. She passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2014.

Dori graduated from Central Bible College and attended First Assembly of God Church and Commerce Community Church. She was a tax professional at H&R Block until devoting herself to her home and family.

Dori enjoyed shopping, hosting parties, and was quick to lend a helping hand to those in need. She loved her family above all else and cherished the time they had together.

Dori is survived by her husband, Paul Tamariz; children, Raul Tamariz, Gollo Tamariz, Mario Tamariz, Lili Israel, Lucia Israel, Mateo Israel, AnaKatrina Tamariz-Israel, and Selena Tamariz-Israel; father, Kenneth Israel; sister, Katherine (Vaughn) Pote; grandfather, Donald Townsley; nieces and nephews, Jasmine Pote, Andrew Lewis, Ashlee (Pete Aguilar) Lewis, Jordan Lewis, Kascee Lewis, Torrie Marchant, Faith Pote, Gabriela (Juan) Alvanez, and Ricardo Tamariz; great-niece, Paula Alvanez; aunts and uncles, Keith (Mary) Israel Sr., Beverly (Kurt) Terrell, Kathy (Jim) Friou, Donnie (Kari) Townsley, Julie (Ron) Townsley, and Shirley Holmes; as well as numerous cousins, in-laws, and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dee Ann Israel; grandmothers, Deloris Townsley and Dorothy Haig; great-grandmother, Vere Padelford; nephew, Brandon Townsley; mother-in-law, Estanilada Cacerez; grandfather, Robert Israel; and her uncle, Ronald Holmes.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Dori.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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