Helen Irene Suckow
July 30, 2015
Helen Irene Suckow, 58, of Urbandale, died on Thursday July 30, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 8, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Assembly of God, 4425 70th Street in Urbandale. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m.
Helen was born on October 14, 1956 in Greenfield, Iowa. She was the daughter of Maxine and Glenn DeFord. She was married to Billy Laws for 18 years and they were blessed with three children. She later married Doug Suckow and raised one more child.
Helen touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with. She was an unconditionally loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her family was her passion and her generosity and compassion continue to live in the spirits of those she loved. She had many health challenges towards the end of her life and showed immense strength, courage and faith during it all.
She is survived by her husband, Doug of 16 years; her children, Deanna (Paul) Blocher of Altoona, Missy (Fernando Sheeler) Landrum, Billy (Kristen) Laws of West Des Moines, and Anna (Chad) Behrens of Adel; 13 grandchildren; her sisters, Jolene Lewis and Betty Beveridge of West Des Moines; and her brother, Alan Dean DeFord of Adel.
As a show of sympathy, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to New Hope Assembly of God. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Missy Raber. Bev Goreham
08/01/2015
Helen was such a super sweet lady loosing your mom is very hard prayers to all of you
Meghan and Bill Canada
08/01/2015
So sorry Deanna, Missy, Billy and family! Helen was an amazing woman, who will be deeply missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Love you!
Kelly DeFord & Matthew DeFord
08/01/2015
Sorry for your loss.. She will be so missed by many.. Love you guys..
Debra Kufner
07/31/2015
Doug and Kids and Sisters and Brother: I'm so sorry for your loss! My Deepest sympathy to you all. Helen has been My BFF for 49 years I will miss her with all my heart.
Dwight Shelton
07/30/2015
Doug:
Sorry to hear of your loss! Deepest sympathy to you and family. Stay strong.