Auxier, Suzanne J. (1944-2011)

AUXIER, BAUM, SHERIFF

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Date: 3/15/2022 at 17:16:50

Suzanne J. Auxier

Des Moines

Suzanne Joy Baum-Auxier, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 14, 2011 after a noble battle with cancer.

Suzanne, the daughter of Marvin and Leona Baum was born July 17, 1944 in Ames, Iowa. She attended Clear Lake high school and graduated in 1962. After graduation she attended the Iowa school of beauty, where she pursued her long 48 year career in cosmetology. She went on to meet and marry her life partner Larry Auxier on May 23, 1965. They resided in Des Moines, Iowa and had three children Kristin, Eric, and Gregg.

She was a long time member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for 40 plus years. She was a strong woman of faith, instilling that into her children and grandchildren. She loved to garden and was a wonderful cook and loved spending time with her family and friends. She had a contagious smile and laugh the will truly be missed.

She is survived by her husband Larry Auxier; Daughter Kristin; Sons Eric and Gregg; and six grandchildren all of Des Moines; Brother William Baum (Marjorie) of Clive; Sister Marva (Baum) Sheriff (Jeff) of Minneapolis, Minn.

Visitation will be held Friday November 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grandview Park Funeral home. Memorial services will be held Saturday November 19, at 11 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran church with burial following at Oakwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, or Iowa Health Hospice Home Care. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register 18 Nov 2011.