Marilyn Jo Caddell
April 15, 2013
Jo Caddell, 75, passed away April 15, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born to Rodney and Ruth Hagglund in St. James, Minnesota, on August 29, 1937.
Jo retired from Blue Cross Blue Shield after many years of service, and she drove school bus for the Ankeny School District for 15 years. Jo was an avid lover of all animals, and for the past 20 years, she was owner and chief pet sitter for Best Friends Angels, Inc.
Jo is survived by her children, Lonn (Robin) Abeltins, Peg (Scott) Whitehurst, and Michael Abeltins, as well as her grandchildren, Chelsea (Jack) Sawyers and Ian Bergstrom.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, where all of her four-legged friends are also welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of Jo.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Deborah Sulzbach
04/17/2013
I am so sorry to hear of Jo's passing. She was such a kind and sweet soul. She will be missed by her many pet and human clients.
Beth Raymond
04/16/2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, her family. Jo was an incredible person and I appreciated her warmth, her caring, her laughter, and the special care she took of all of my dogs, cats and fish. She will be greatly missed.
Lise Everly
04/16/2013
A bright light in the lives of all who knew her, Jo will be sorely missed. No one was ever more committed to their furry clients than she. Scooter, Beau, Muffin and the rest of her departed pets are sure to have greeted her at heaven's gate on Monday, and there were tail wags all around. What a great lady, and a beloved friend.
Linda McMillen
04/16/2013
I'm so sorry to hear of Jo's passing. Jo helped me start my own pet sitting business 7 years ago. She was an amazing woman with a passion for animals. I imagine her playing with all the animals in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve & Kathleen Osborn
04/16/2013
Heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Jo has been part of our (&pets)lives 3x/week for the past 11 years. Nobody could make me smile quicker than Jo. She will be missed by all. I feel very fortunate to have crossed paths with such a special lady. While she will be missed, I am happy that she no longer has to endure all of the pain and suffering.
Angie Meyer
04/16/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Jo took care of our cats at our office. She loved them just like her own. I know many of us even had her take care of our own animals as well. She will be dearly missed.
Joyce Gardiner
04/16/2013
Just wanted to express my sincere condolence to Mike and his family on the passing of your Mom. I am very sure she will be missed by all and our sympathies to you and your family
Mary Neubauer & Larry Loss
04/15/2013
To Jo's family: Please accept our sincere condolences on Jo's passing. She was such a special person -- we are lucky to have known her. She had a way with animals unlike anyone else we have ever known, and we're sure you hear that a lot! Our sympathies are with you.