Michelle Grace Berard, age 63, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24th at the Elkhart Christian Church followed by a memorial service at noon.
Michelle was born on August 30, 1958, to Charles and Roma (Shawler) Agan. She graduated from Ankeny High School, then earned an associate’s degree at DMACC. Her hobbies included camping, boating, fishing, and belly dancing. Michelle was involved in the community as a Boy Scout Leader, and Elder and Youth Group Leader at Elkhart Christian Church. No matter what Michelle was going through, she always lit up a room with her smile and loved everyone; making anyone she met feel special and comfortable. As a result, Michelle never knew a stranger. May her love and warmth always continue to inspire us.
Left to cherish her memory include her husband, Brian; son, Zach (Lydia Larson) Brown; step-children, Tanelle (Jeffery) Pearson, Taylan Berard, and Tianna (Skylar) Johnson; 4 grandsons; and siblings, Robin (Mike) Luke, Larry (Nancy) Agan, Tom (Robin) Agan, Christina (Matt) Kim.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AnkenyFuneralHome.com for the Berard family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Blessing Box Food Pantry in Elkhart, Iowa.
