Kathy Lou Abuhl
April 13, 2013
Kathy Lou Abuhl, 69, was set free from her diseased and disabled body, on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 1:45 a.m., she walked through those Pearly Gates into the New Jerusalem and the open arms of Jesus. She was born October 3, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, to Cleo and Florene (Gilmer) Fuqua.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Wayne of Ankeny, Iowa; her children, Jenni (Bill) Hunt of Nairobi, Kenya, Judi (Robin) Van Dyke, Jill (Shannon) Haus, and Alan (Lynne) Abuhl, all of Ankeny, IA, and Andy (Kristi) Abuhl of Alleman, Iowa; her siblings, Cleo Fuqua of Pella, IA, Maxine Christensen of Altoona IA, Jolene (Jack) Gordon of Ankeny, IA, and Chris Fuqua of Ankeny, IA; her 16 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; as well as a special grafted-in son, Martin (Kathy) Prime of San Fernando, Trinidad and Tabago; and three special grandchildren through Martin. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Florene Fuqua.
Above all else Kathy was a woman of Faith, a loyal wife and a loving mother. She invested her life building her family, loving people, and making friends. Kathy lived the last 16 years of her life courageously, to the best of her ability, and with little or no self pity in slow steady decline with Alzheimer’s disease.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, 206 SW Walnut Street, Ankeny, with burial at Brethren Cemetery in Elkhart. Friends may visit with family from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 16th, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Ankeny First United Methodist Church, or the Madrid Nursing Home in Madrid, IA, where Kathy lived the last eight days of her life on earth.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kindred Family
04/30/2013
Extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. With each new day may God give you strength.-Ps.55:22.
Barbara (Longnecker) Welch
04/25/2013
Wayne and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know about the funeral and would have tried to attend. Wayne, I want to commend you for the years of wonderful care you gave to your wife. I know it couldn't have been easy and I pray God will bless you many times over for your faithfulness. I know you all probably have an empty place in your hearts with Kathy being gone. Death is hard but you have the wonderful hope of seeing her again. You are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the coming days. May God give you comfort and strength. Blessings, Barbara
Eleanor Bauer
04/17/2013
Wayne and family, I have fond memories of coming to your house when we had a potluck and campfire by the pond with a group of Christians. Kathy was a special lady and you are special too Wayne for the comforting care you gave Kathy through her illness all those years. She is now at peace, and you can rest knowing you did all you could for her. I know the loss you are feeling, as I lost my Bob just last June. God Bless you and your family as you carry on the work God has laid on your heart.
Michelle Van Ginkel
04/17/2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Kathy when I worked at the New Horizons Adult Day Care in Ankeny. My heart goes out to Wayne, and I'm so glad that Kathy is free now. God bless your family.
Gina (Ralston) Snider
04/17/2013
To ALL The Abuhls--I want to echo the incredible Godly legacy that Wayne and Kathy have left to and in their family!! I am also a partaker of the seed you planted in Jenni!! I consider her to be my "spiritual" Mom from my college days at NMSU way back in the 80's!! God REALLY used CCC & Jenni in my life during that time since I got to be her roommate AND discipled by her while in college!! I ALSO have fond and fun memories of visiting at the Abuhls!! My thoughts and Prayers are with all of YOU during this time!!
Chuck Denger
04/17/2013
Great lady,mom, wife, always working for her family. Wayne thanks for caring for her, your a special man. Your family is blessed is so many ways and you know it's true. Jenni, I can't help but tear up for ya, I know what it's like to lose a parent but God is Good and His promises are true, someday you'll see her again. Wayne, thanks for everything and I can say that I love the Abuhl family.
Valinda Fitzhugh
04/16/2013
Oh Jill, she is truly free at last. What joy she is now experiencing at last. God's peace, and even His joy is going to cushion you, all of you, as you move through this next phase of your life. What a friend (WE) have in Jesus.... I will praying along with many others for you, and your entire family.
James & Chao Wanje
04/16/2013
You have left an incredible legacy in your children (Bill & Jenni) and your grandkids (Hunts' kids). We are partakers of the seed you planted in Jenni. Thank you for giving to the Lord. Thank you for building a legacy that has outlived you. Waiting to hug you when we join you in heaven!
Hani and Lilian Faragalla
04/16/2013
We are praying for all the family that the Lord will comfort your hearts and fill you all with His peace that surpasses all understanding to guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus, It is nor easy to lose a loved mom. We will continue to pray for those great memories with her to come more to your minds as you celebrate her life together.I wish we were with you Jenni .Hugs and Kisses.
Todd and Kathy Gordon
04/16/2013
Prayers for comfort for all the family. God provides what we need and He will surely provide as you pass through this time. I have so many great memories of being on the farm with cousins, Uncle Wayne and Aunt Kathy. She did so much to make it a beautiful and wonderful and place to be. Love to you all.
Hollie Wetteland
04/16/2013
I read about Kathy in today's obituaries ... had no idea she was ill. I'm sorry for your loss, but rejoice with you that she is with the Lord! We have such a wonderful hope! Praying for you all in the coming days and weeks!
Love, Hollie Wetteland
Vicki (Wright) Bertagnolli
04/15/2013
Sending prayers to Jenni and her family during this difficult time. It is always hard to see our parents go, even if we know they are in a better place than we....take each day at a time. Hold on to all your loving memories and God will get you thru this. Take care Jenni.
Sue (Stall) Burns
04/15/2013
To the Abuhl family...deep sympathy and condolences for the hole left in your lives where your mother/wife/sister/grandma used to be. I have many memories of warmth and love from being in the Abuhl household whenever I was hanging out with Jenni, attending Good News or babysitting the boys. She was a special woman and blessed many lives.