
Mary Beth Kourey
Mary Beth Kourey, 86, died June 24, 2022, at Pine Acres in West Des Moines. She was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Mary Beth attended college at the University of Northern Iowa and Drake University, where she received her teaching degree. Mary Beth was particularly proud of her teaching career, having served at various grade levels. In total, Mary Beth helped educate young people for more than 50 years.
Mary Beth’s family include children Neal (Debbie) Thompson, Jeff (Tammy) Thompson, Patty (Dave) Lage and Sue Thompson of Urbandale; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Richard Thompson and Abe Kourey.
A memorial service was held Monday, June 27 at the Valley United Methodist Church in West Des Moines.
Mary Beth’s family include children Neal (Debbie) Thompson, Jeff (Tammy) Thompson, Patty (Dave) Lage and Sue Thompson of Urbandale; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Richard Thompson and Abe Kourey.
A memorial service was held Monday, June 27 at the Valley United Methodist Church in West Des Moines.