Kristina Marie Zimmerman Willson
January 26, 2013
Kristina Marie (Zimmerman) Willson, 48, of Grimes, Iowa, passed away January 26, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston after a courageous 3-month battle with Endometrial Ovarian Cancer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 30 at 10 a.m., at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Kristi was born in Harlan, Iowa, on July 14, 1964, to Neil and Bonnie Zimmerman. The Zimmerman family moved to Indianola in 1967 and Kristi graduated from Indianola High School in 1982. She then attended Mercy College of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse in 1985. Kristi worked for Mercy Hospital, Principal, and most recently at CGS.
On February 20, 1988, Kristi was united in marriage with Robert C. Willson. Unto this marriage were born Jenna and Jared. Kristi enjoyed collecting baskets, cheering Jared on at sporting events, and spending mother/daughter time with Jenna.
Kristi is survived by her husband, Bob; daughter, Jenna; son, Jared; mother, Bonnie; brother, Jim; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Neil.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League, or Mercy Hospice in Johnston. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
The family wishes to give their thanks to Dr. Christie and his Nurse Practitioner, Kelsey, and all of the other Doctors and Staff on Mercy 8th Floor South, and to Mercy Hospice in Johnston for the care and support throughout Kristi’s illness.
Susan Wheeler
01/28/2013
I worked with Kristi for many years and enjoyed talking with her about our kids. I'm so sorry for your loss and we all will definately miss her! God Bless and you are in my prayers.
Linda Chesley
01/27/2013
I was blessed to work closely with Kristi during the early H.I.L. years at Principal. She was beautiful and strong and very special. We shared many stories over the years as our children grew up. She will remain in our hearts forever. Many caring thoughts and prayers go out to Kristi's family.
Kristin Bowen
01/26/2013
Kristi was a beautiful person inside and out. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know her watching our boys grow through the years with baseball and other activities. I am blessed by her friendship and am comforted she is no longer in pain and in heaven. Kristi will be missed but I know I'll see her again. Prayers and hugs to Bob. Jenna and Jared and Kristi's family
Jana Molnar
01/26/2013
Kristi was a delight to do project work with. She had a special gift of making me laugh. Some of the silly faces she made were priceless. God. Must have really needed a special person to call her to Heaven so early. God bless you and deliver peace to all who grieve and miss you. You are loved.
Cathie Colwell
01/26/2013
Kristi was an M&M...and I mean this in the most loving of terms. She had a surface that once cracked was as wonderful on the inside as the milk choclate she loved to eat. She touched many lives with her warm heart and smile. I was privileged to have been a friend. Love and God speed, my dear friend. God's blessing to Kristi's family. You are in my prayers. Kristi, you continue to be loved!
Kim Price
01/26/2013
While I knew Kristi for many years as someone I worked with, I had an opportunity to develope a friendship in recent years. We attended a nursing refresher course and exchanged Xmas cards and an occassional phone call to catch up. I will miss talking with her and am thankful for knowing her. My prayers are with her family.
Sheila Lynch
01/26/2013
Kristi had such a wonderful smile. It reached all the way from her heart to the heart of one who received it. My sympathy to her family for the loss of Kristi.
Deb Mart
01/26/2013
Kristi was a wonderful person and a dear, trusted friend. Her imprint on this earth will last for generations. She was always true and steadfast; a loving mother and wife. She always had her priorities straight and family came first. I love Kristi and will miss her, but I also know that I can still talk to her and know she is listening from above. Kristi has touched my life and I am a better person because of her. I LOVE YOU dear friend!.
Bambi Piper
01/26/2013
I'm so sad to hear of Kristi's passing. She was such a loving gentle person and such a joy to be around. I'm just so happy I was given the opportunity to get to know her better over the years working with her at Principal. She will be missed greatly.