Kari Giltner
December 18, 2011
Kari Lynn Giltner, 41, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2011, at her home. Kari was born September 24, 1970, in Des Moines and was raised in Omaha.
Kari was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and volunteered at the Catholic Worker House. She had an amazing awareness of those in need and utilized her talents to help them. Kari also enjoyed reading and music.
Kari is survived by her parents, Al and Bev Pugh of Omaha; birth mother, Carole (Dutch) Jones of Des Moines; brothers, Dave (JoAnne) Pugh, Doug (Sharon) Pugh, Dan (Allyson) Pugh, and Troy Hoss; special friend, John Richeson; many nieces and nephews; and host of other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by all of her grandparents.
Funeral services will be held 9 a.m., Thursday December 22, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, in Des Moines. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha. Family will greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home
Memorial contributions may be given to the family for a donation to be given to Jacob’s Place where Kari lived.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Stephanie
12/20/2011
Kari,
May you find God's peace in heaven.
Stephanie
Deanna Coop
12/20/2011
I'm very sorry for your loss, I worked with Kari at ING and just recently got back in contact with her over Facebook. She was such a bright and happy person and will be missed greatly.
Deanna