Emily Anne Weikert
December 27, 2012
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Service Details
Services for Emily, who died Thursday, December 27, 2012, will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Avenue in West Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 3, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA, from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines, IA.
Emily was born on May 25, 1987, in Sioux City, IA, to Kellie and Rod Weikert. She graduated with honors from Valley High School and Iowa State University. After graduation Emily moved to Colorado and worked for CoBank. She had a zest for life, with a joy of travel and various activities. She belonged to Toastmasters, enjoyed golfing, skiing, and spending time with her family and friends. She was also a talented violin player and was a member of the Iowa State Orchestra while in college.
Emily is survived by her parents, Kellie and Rod Weikert; her brother, Joel Weikert; grandparents, Merle and Norma Oakes; aunts, Debie (Ernie) Cain and Marla (Randy) Pence; uncles, David Oakes and Jerry Weikert; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Betty Weikert.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Emily Weikert Scholarship Fund, c/o West Bank, Attn: Mary Jordan, 1601 22nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Steve Hall
01/04/2013
Rod, Kellie and Joel....My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. God bless you and comfort you.
Mark Beal
01/04/2013
Emily,
I feel honored to have had the opportunity to get to know you and work with you at CoBank. When I moved out there last summer, you immediately reached out and made me feel welcome - even inviting the new kid to join everyone on the Pedal Hopper! Your spirit and outlook on life truly rubbed off on anyone you were around.
Rest In Peace Emily Weikert.
Shane Brix
01/04/2013
Thou has taken account of my wanderings; put my tears in Thy bottle; are they not in Thy book?
-Psalm 56:8
God is so great that he takes notice even of our individual tears and saves them as jewels!
Our tears will be turned into pearls, precious gems for God and they are posted in His book of remembrance, for He does not forget our heartaches.
George LaMarca
01/04/2013
Rod: I am so sorry for your loss. No words can ever provide enough comfort for your grief. I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Marisa Piazza-former CoBank associate
01/04/2013
I am so sadden to hear about Emily. I had the pleasure of working with your daughter. Emily was an extremely smart, funny and beautiful girl. She always made my training classes a bit more exciting.
I hope in time the happy and proud memories you have of her will provide you comfort. Hold tightly to the happy and vibrant times of her life-I know I will.
My prayers and my thoughts are with you all.
My deepest condolences-Marisa Piazza
Kim Dreher
01/03/2013
Kellie and Rod. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you peace in these tough times.
Brad & Sue Lodge - Clarksville
01/03/2013
Our deepest sympathies to you, Rod, and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Julie, Iowa State University
01/03/2013
Emily has touched the lives of people all over the world. As her study abroad adviser to Wales, I had the opportunity to meet with Emily on many occasions. Her excitement to learn about other cultures is just a small piece of joy she spread around the world.
Cathy (Snyder) Hagen Iowa City, IA
01/03/2013
Kellie, Rod and family
The news of your loss weighs very heavy and I am so sad for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue Lister
01/03/2013
Dear Weikert Family & Friends,
I am deeply saddened by your tragic loss. My humble condolences and prayers are with you.
Sandy Menken Train
01/03/2013
Your child should never leave this world before their parents. That's the way it's supposed to be. Prayers are with you Rod and all of your family. God will be with Emily.
Maureen Lyles
01/03/2013
My sincere condolences to Emily's family and friends. My heart is breaking for you and I will be praying for you to find your strength. I know that the Lord opened his arms to receive Emily and I pray that you feel His embrace and love as He helps you to find peace.
Flora Dillon
01/03/2013
Dear Weikert Family & Friends,
I don't have the words to express my deepest condolences. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Weikert for sharing your beautiful daughter with all of us. I want you to know that I got the pleasure to meet Emily in the CIS Group at CoBank; I spent time with her while training her and got the opportunity to really know her. She was the most amaizing person I have ever met. She was kind, funny, very intelligent and so friendly. Emily always had a kind word for everyone, she never compliant about anything or anyone. She always had a smile on her beautiful face. I will never forget her, I feel as if I have lost one of my own children. My fondest memory of her is that she refered to our company holiday party as Cobank's prom to which we were planing to go once again. Emily you will be there with all of us in spirit. God has gain a beautiful angel. May you rest in peace sweet Emily.
Celia Magee Simmer Cedar Falls
01/03/2013
To all the Weikert family,
Words escape me.... What a beautiful young woman; what wonderful memories you must have of her. My thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with you.
Jeremy Stolte
01/03/2013
To the family of Emily,
My condolences to you. I recruited Emily to CoBank out of college. I remember when she accepted the job, her only hesitation was leaving her family in Iowa. I know you all meant the world to her. She reported to me for about a year while in the credit rotation program. I have so many fond memories of her. Mostly that she was a star. The managers at CoBank all wanted her in their departments. She was kind, intelligent, hard-working, and selfless. All great attributes of a well-raised person. I'm a better person for having known and spent time with Emily. God bless you all.