Beulah Eileen Bride
September 25, 2016
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Beulah Bride, 87, passed away in Des Moines on September 25, 2016. She was born in Davis County, Iowa on February 27, 1929, daughter of Harold and Averil Small.
Beulah graduated from Troy High School in 1947 and was united in marriage to Robert Bride in Ottumwa, IA on June 8, 1947. They made their home in Waterloo, IA where they raised their 10 children. Beulah and Robert moved to Ankeny, IA in 2013.
Beulah worked for Black’s Department Store and retired from Donaldson’s after many years of dedicated service. Following retirement, she stayed active in the EZ Club.
Beulah was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved large family gatherings, especially during the holiday season. She was a wonderful cook and in later years, she enjoyed traveling the states with Robert to visit their family.
Beulah is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Robert Bride; children, Linda Aschtgen, Barbara (Max) Ericson, Robert (Anita) Bride, Beverly (Larry) Clancy, Janey (Ken) Sarno, Donny (Kim) Bride, Timothy (Patty) Bride, Cindy (Greg) Judas, Sherry (Scott) Ites, and David Bride; 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Arter; brother, Leon (Marlys) Small; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, LaRue Small.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Des Moines in loving memory of Beulah.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Kathy Arbuckle Gors
10/01/2016
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Every time I drive down Williston I think of all the memories of the 70's and growing up in that neighborhood. You can find comfort knowing what a long , happy life she had. And what a great family.
Michael Schaefer
09/29/2016
To Jane, Mr. Bride and all your family, Carol and I send our sympathy and our prayers at the passing of your mother. I have many great memories of time spent at your Waterloo home and I still think of them every time I drive by the old house and neighborhood. Mike
Nancy Barnes
09/29/2016
Barbie and family, What a blessing Beulah was to the Bride family. She was loved and treasured by all of you and I know that her family was her joy. I was thankful that I got to meet her and laugh at her stories. I hope you are all comforted by the love and support of your family and friends. You are in my prayers.
Kevan Cortright
09/29/2016
To Bob, Barb, and all the family,
I send you my sympathy and prayers. I remember meeting Mrs. Bride may years ago and was so impressed with her great smile and
kind manner. She was quite a Wife and Mother to you all and sure left a
wonderful legacy of a great family to remember what a special lady she was to so many. God bless and give you strength!
Dean Wagner I
09/28/2016
Bob, When I received the call of Beulah's passing it took me back to the wonderful times Mary and I spent with the two of you throughout the years. From our many trips to the Octoberfest and the countless New Year's Eve late nights of playing cards. Good times with great friends! We were blessed to have Beulah in our lives and she'll be missed by all. Love, Dean
Misty Osborne sales
09/27/2016
Beulah was a wonderful lady. I am so glad I got to know her. She and her husband Bob (my great uncle) met with us yearly for bluegrass festival in Bloomfield iowa. She loved telling me stories of raising her children and how Bob and her met. I will cherish all these stories I loved hearing them. She always brought my kids little gifts she was so kind hearted. She texted me sent letters and cards. I will greatly miss her. She was an amazing woman and had a great influence on many. May time heal her absence on earth. PRAYERS are with her family during this hard time. GOD BLESS
Susan Halbmaier
09/27/2016
Cindy. I am so sorry for your loss. What a touching message you wrote on Facebook. I had no idea you had so many siblings. Your family is blessed. My sympathy to you all. Susan
Corinne Bethel
09/27/2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting her but I know from Barb's stories she was a wonderful woman. Love and prayers of comfort to you all.
Ann Wagner
09/27/2016
Words cannot express the sadness we feel about Beulah's death. I too enjoyed receiving letters after the loss of our mom. Beulah so loved our mother that she extended her love onto us as well. I'm so thankful to have just visited with her this past Friday and will cherish her loving-kindness forever.
Love and prayers to all, Ann
Deb (Wagner) Borwig
09/27/2016
Our thoughts are with your family in this time. We thought the world of your mom and know she will be dearly missed. I will miss the cards she sent after mom died just letting me know how much she missed my mother and that she was thinking of me. She was always so thoughtful. Love to you all, Deb