Fern Marie Andrew Obituary
The family announces the passing of Fern Marie Andrew of Des Moines, Iowa on October 3, 2026. Fern, born on October 18, 1927 in Doland, South Dakota, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Fern Marie Andrew to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Payne and Mabelle Payne (Willis); her husband Richard Andrew; her sisters, Shirley Payne Schambach and Beulah Daub; and her son-in-law Bradley Resare.
She is survived by: her children, Patti Resare of Tigard, Oregon, Dean Andrew (Linda) of Salina Kansas and Alan Andrew (Cindy) of Des Moines, Iowa; her grandson Jonathan Andrew; and her stepgrandchildren, Amy Snell (Steve), Erica Miller (Ferdinand), Kristen Warfield (Chris), Ben Resare (Blair), Adam Resare (Dana), Nora, Owen Warfield, Sammy, Liam, Noah Resare, Isabell Riedel, Ace, Knox Miller, Madison Curtis (Tyler), Jacob Snell and Stevie Curtis.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Iles Westover Funeral Home (6337 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322).
Memorials may be made to Bidwell Pantry and WesleyLife Hospice.
