Brenda Ford-Engstrom

Brenda Loyce Ford-Engstrom, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

Brenda was born September 7, 1943, in Waco, Texas to Donald and Evelyn (Sharp) Brown. She was a very talented seamstress. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, and was a wonderful cook.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Engstrom; son, Howard (Sue) Henry; granddaughter, Paige Herman; brothers, Kenny and John Engstrom; sister, Sandy (Glen) White; stepdaughters, Valerie, Amy, and Kim Youngquist (and her son, Ryan Camps); stepson, Kevin Priest; niece and nephew, Julie and Rod Engstrom; and good friends, Mike and Jenni Pattison.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Margaret Brown and her daughter, Michelle Henry.

There will be a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 7601 Fleur Drive, Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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Tommy Hagen

04/03/2025

Rod and Julie. Wanda and I send our condolences upon the loss of your Aunt. It is our hope and prayer that great memories will soften the loss. thinking of you.

Rick & Dianna Lang

04/02/2025

Our love, hugs & prayers to you; Uncle Chuck and Cousin Howie. Aunt Brenda was always a joy to be with! Her creativity and gentleness was inspiring to me. One beautiful quality I remember of my dear Aunt Brenda is that she said, “I love you” at every parting, whether on the phone or in person.
I rejoice in her heavenly reunion with my momma and so many others who have gone on before. I look forward to our reunion at the feet of Jesus. Now she’s dancing!