Bierman, Hazel Mae Carpenter 1913-2012

BIERMAN, CARPENTER

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Date: 2/9/2021 at 13:59:14

Hazel Bierman
1913 - 2012
Pleasant Hill

Hazel Bierman was born on January 17, 1913 and died eight days after her 99th birthday. She is now in the presence of her Lord. Hazel married Howard LaRue Bierman on November 4, 1933. In 1938 they celebrated the birth of their twin boys, Harold and Darold. After graduating from high school in 1931, she was recruited for semi-pro basketball but declined due to her husband's wishes and a previous knee injury.

After her husband, Howard, passed away June 1,1989 she continued to live alone until moving to assisted living at 93 years old.

Hazel loved sports, cooking, sewing and spending time with her family. She loved visits from her family. Hazel loved attending Adelphi Baptist Church where she was a member.

Hazel is survived by her twin sons Harold (Barbara) and Darold; eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and two brothers, Jim Carpenter of MN and Harold Carpenter of WI. She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Westover Funeral Home, 63rd and Hickman Rd., Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Adelphi Baptist Missionary Fund, % Adelphi Baptist Church, 7925 SE Vandalia Rd., Runnells, Iowa 50237 (515-262-4292).

The family would like to thank Parkridge Nursing and Rehabilitation in Pleasant Hill where Mom has resided since March 16, 2009 and all of the doctors, nurses, friends and family for their support and love during this difficult time.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Adelphi Baptist Church, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 28 Jan 2012.