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Resthaven Cemetery

Memorials : 301
Location : West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Phone : 515-223-1230
Coordinate : 41.5806007, -93.7300034
Description : Resthaven Cemetery was established in 1931 by W.H. Colvin on the site of the former Mountain Dairy Farm and was “out in the country.” Resthaven was one of the first memorial parks in the United States to have all of its markers set at ground level in a park-like atmosphere. The 40-acre cemetery was purchased from the Colvin estate in 1953 by R. Harley Riggs and Carl Ripper. The centerpiece of the cemetery at that time was the lake located between two rolling hills.The first pair of swans to live on the lake, Jack and Jill, were purchased in 1955... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Resthaven Cemetery?

    Resthaven Cemetery is located at 801-19th Street West Des Moines, Polk County ,Iowa , 50265USA.

  • Resthaven Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    291 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Resthaven Cemetery?

    Latitude: 41.5806007
    Longitude: -93.7300034

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