Darlene Crook

Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Darlene Crook, 58, was welcomed into heaven on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. A private family celebration of Darlene’s life was held on October 18, 2014. A public memorial service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Walnut Creek Church - Downtown, at 323 East Locust Street in Des Moines, Iowa.

Darlene was born November 1, 1955 the daughter of Norman Carl and Bettie Darlene (Foster) Sulser in Amherst, Texas. She grew up in Earth, Texas and attended McMurry College in Abilene, Texas. Darlene had been a Des Moines area resident for 30 years.

Darlene invested her life in loving and serving others. She was a friend to everyone she met and a constant champion to the “underdog.” The last several years of her working life were spent in property management.

She is survived by the love of her life, Ted Hansen; three sons, Carl (Lisa) Cumings, Eddie Cumings, and Scott Crook; granddaughter, Alyson; mother, Bettie Sulser; brother, Carl (Cindy) Sulser; sister, L’Anna (Jeff) Jones; and many nieces and nephews. Darlene was preceded in death by her father.

Darlene chose to be cremated and her ashes spread in the area of her childhood in Texas.

The family is very appreciative of every kind and loving gesture that has been extended during this very difficult time. In lieu of flowers the family requests any memorials be given to Freedom for Youth Ministries, 2301 Hickman Rd., Des Moines, IA 50310 (515-282-4822) or Hope Ministries, P.O. Box 862, Des Moines, IA 50304 (515-265-7272.

Online condolences may be left at www.mclarensresthavenchapel.com.

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"AMAZING GRACE"

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found;

Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,

And grace my fears relieved;

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares,

I have already come;

'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,

And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me,

His word my hope secures;

He will my shield and portion be,

As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,

I shall possess, within the veil,

A life of joy and peace.

The world shall soon dissolve like snow,

The sun refuse to shine;

But God, who called me here below,

Shall be forever mine.

When we've been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun,

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we'd first begun.

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"JESUS LOVES ME"

Jesus loves me—this I know,

For the Bible tells me so;

Little ones to Him belong—

They are weak, but He is strong.

Refrain

Yes, Jesus loves me!

Yes, Jesus loves me!

Yes, Jesus loves me!

The Bible tells me so.

Jesus loves me—He who died

Heaven’s gate to open wide;

He will wash away my sin,

Let His little child come in.

Refrain

Jesus loves me—loves me still,

Though I’m very weak and ill;

From His shining throne on high

Comes to watch me where I lie.

Refrain

Jesus loves me—He will stay

Close beside me all the way,

Then His little child will take

Up to Heaven for His dear sake.