Michelle Lynn Branchcomb
April 11, 2010
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Michelle Lynn Branchcomb, 26, died Sunday, April 11, 2010 from injuries sustained in an accident.
Michelle was born August 28, 1983 in Des Moines. She lived on the eastside of Des Moines her entire life.
Michelle is survived by her best friend, soul mate and husband, Shawn Branchcomb; the loves of her life, daughters, Katie and Haley and stepson, Shawn, Jr.; father, Thomas Whitehead; brother, Nick Whitehead; sister, Casey Curtis; grandmother, Jean Salvage; grandfather, Glenn Whitehead; and many other extended relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 16, 2010 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Emily
01/08/2014
Michelle, I was never blessed with the great honor of knowing you. I truly wish I had as you were a significant part of everyones lives. Not one bad word has been said about you, which I look up to in everyway. From the sounds of it, you were an all around amazing person, that gave her all.From what else I hear we'd be really great shopping buddies, Shawn and Shawn Jr. would probably never see us, we'd live at the mall!!
I want to tell you though, Thank you for helping raise the man of my dreams. He is the air I breathe, the beat in my chest, my best friend and my soul mate. I love him more than words could describe. Even though I didn't know you, I could only imagine how proud you would be of Shawn Jr, and I know that would mean the world to him, knowing how proud you would be of how far he has come. He works full time as a tire builder, he's cleaned up his act, he's become such an amazing man. But I'm sure you're not surprised on that one, haha! And your girls! They are breath taking. I love them so much too, they are like pretty little blonde angels walking around the Eastside. They will have no problem defending themselves, or getting dates for that matter!
Again, I just wanted to stop by and say Thank you for protecting Shawn and giving him strength to find himself. Thank you for your part in raising him, and lastly Thank you for your part in getting us together, something I know only the loved ones we have in the sky were apart of.
I hope you're resting easy, Keep everyone safe. Not a day goes by where you're not missed.
Amanda Sparks
04/16/2010
R.I.P Michelle.
you will be missed by us all.
u will b in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy
04/16/2010
Goodbyes are never easy anytime especially when it is a close friend or love one. Michelle was my Office Manager at the company I was working for before we relocated it. Michelle was a bright girl with a big heart. She was very organized,consistent,smart and well rounded person. We became good friends and one thing I do know about Michelle is that she loved her family. She spoke of Shawn Jr. as if he were her own as the girls were. She also loved her husband and spoke of her family with a smile on her face, always proud showing new pictures and talking about special moments with family. She always enjoyed the monthly Birthday parties where everyone got together whos birthday was that month and celebrated. You will be missed by all Michelle. I know you are in heaven and with a smile on your face just as you did on earth, you will remain that beautiful, big hearted girl in all of our hearts and someday we will meet again. We all love you. I also want to express deepest Sympathy to the girls, Shawn and Shawn Jr and all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cindy
Jill and Ryan
04/15/2010
I'm ever so sorry to be writing this; Michelle was a lot of the cement that made her family, both immediate and extended, work. From the time Michelle was a part of my life again, after she was initially there in Sherry's tummy (yet quite visible!), I've loved her.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family, and we can only encourage you to please try to be as brave as she would have been if she were left behind. Michelle touched a lot of lives, and I can only hope for her daughters to be so loved and respected, and for Shawn Jr. to make her proud, too!
Tom, Shawn, Jean, Glenn & Mary and Casey: along with the girls, you bear the brunt of this. May God grant you and your families peace in knowing she's in a better place now, even though she would have loved to have stayed.
Please don't try to make sense of what's happened; logic is defied in situations like this. Just remember her with love, affection and happy thoughts.
God bless,
jill and ryan
Steve Martin
04/15/2010
Michelle,
It was so wonderful working with you at Super saver and I felt really Special that you considered me friend enough to invite me and my family to your anual 4th of July celebrations each year.
WE all will miss you ever so much!!!! I know you have already passed but maybe you are looking down from Heaven and reading this.
Your friend love ya,
Steve
Amanda Fox
04/15/2010
I will personally miss Michelle's smile a every family function she was there and was always ready for anything. I will only remember good things about her as will so many others. She was a great person and the best mom anyone could ask for.I know in my heart she will watchover and take the best care of her family and friends.I am truly sorry for your loss. I am going to miss her .
Jerri Powell
04/15/2010
You worked with my father Steve Martin you invited me and my family to your Fourth of July family celebration. It was the best Fourth of July my Kids have had so far. You were nice and have a lovely family you will be missed. From one Family to another May god bless all of you!!!
Casey & Bob Hupp
04/15/2010
Tom and Jean, my prayers and thoughts are with you today.
Cheri Oberfoell
04/15/2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Tom, Nick, Casey, Glenn and Jean. Michelle will always be remembered as a girl who worked very hard to have a great life. She lived life to the fullest. I will miss her constant smile on her face. :)
Sorry, I won't be able to attend the services, but my prayers are with each and every one of you. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to rely on me or the rest of the family.
Adam, Cheri (Newt) and Aspen Oberfoell
Madison, Wisconsin
Shirley Swartz-Chesmore
04/15/2010
Jean and Family, My heart goes out to all of you, A parent should never have to lose a child, and I can't think of any greater pain. They say time heals all wounds, I say time gives you time to learn how to cope with it. I'm here for you give me a call anytime. See you soon.
Lori Short
04/15/2010
Shawn and family so sorry for your loss .you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
dawn robins and family
04/14/2010
My heart and prayers go out to michelles family and shawns family whenever I would see michelle she always had a smile on her face a loving and devoted mom and wife u will be missed by many may u rest in peace.
Rena, Jack Dawson
04/14/2010
To Shawn and his family, I can not explain in words the sorrow I feel for you, as Shawn you and Michelle has always been one of the family members and me and Jack loved Michelle as she was a great wife, mother and a friend. You two were right by my side when I lost my son Jack and I was very grateful for everything you two done for me. Michelle was a great person who would of done anything for anyone if she could. She lived life to the fullest and I think that is why I admired her so much.I will always be there for you and the children in any way.Michelle would always tell them there is Grandma Rena and she always have a big smile on her face. Just remember she is always with you and the only diffrence is you just can't see her. You will always have her in your Heart, just like everyone else will. We Love you Shawn, Michelle and family.
Telisa Dawson Sanders
04/13/2010
I have started writing this many times, and stopped. Words can never say what Michelle meant to so many people. I was lucky enough to share one of the most important jobs in the world with her. That was being a parent. She raised my son like he was her own. If I have only wish it is that he will grow up, and be the person Michelle always knew he would be. All three of her kids were very blessed to have such a good and loving person in their life. Michelle is, and will always be my hero.
With many wishes and prayers to all her family and friends.
Telisa
rhonda dawson
04/13/2010
michelle will b missed it is a huge lose to all who knew and loved her. r.i.p. michelle.,