Amy Sunderland-Kleene
May 14, 2013
Amy Louise Sunderland-Kleene, 33, passed away on May 14, 2013. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 4126 Ingersoll Ave in Des Moines.
Amy was born on April 1, 1980 in Portland, OR to Bonnie (Calhoun) and Richard Sunderland. She graduated from Arts and Communication High School in Beaverton, Oregon, and received a degree in English Literature and Writing from Marylhurst University in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Amy met her husband Ben at her home church on Mother’s Day 2002, and the couple married August 15, 2003. They moved to Des Moines in late 2010. Amy was a devoted mother, homemaker and teacher; choosing to homeschool her children. She loved a challenge and was a talented musician, artist, photographer and crafter. She also enjoyed nature and being outdoors, and started the Prairie Grass Guild, a nature study co-op for homeschool children.
Left to cherish Amy’s memory are her parents, Bonnie and Richard Sunderland of Beaverton, Oregon; her husband, Benjamin Kleene; children, Peter and Jonathan; grandmother, Agnes Calhoun; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and one nephew. Amy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carl and Minnie Sunderland and Robert L. Calhoun; and her uncle, Robert S. Calhoun.
Memorial contributions may be directed to HCI Care Services or to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Melanie & Ted
05/18/2013
Just as Amy and God chose the time for her to "go home", may you cherish all the moments she shared with all of you. Love and continued prayers as you continue forward through this time of grief and sorrow. May your faith and love for Amy and each other strengthen you. Peace be with you.
Dan Schaeffer
05/18/2013
I am so sorry to hear of Amy's passing. We have been keeping her and the family in our prayers since Kay informed me of her failing health. I remember her as a constantly smiling, happy and helpful girl. Our prayers continue. God Bless.
Carol and Rick Hammen
05/17/2013
You have all been in our thoughts and prayers over the past days. Let us know if there is anything that we can do to help you. Amy was a strong and beautiful person and has touched many in her short life.
Pete and Allison Neal
05/17/2013
Dick and Bonnie and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know there are many here thinking of you and praying for you all. Sending you love and condolences.
Don and Carol Lohrey
05/17/2013
Amy will always be part of those wonderful memories that we have of Beaverton Methodist Church. We were all truly one large family and we hurt for you now. We pray that you feel God's love at this difficult time.
Linda Bunga
05/17/2013
My heart and prayers go out to you all at the loss of Amy. She has left you with many wonderful memories that will always fill your heart for years to come. Cherish those.
Bob and Jane Jenkins
05/17/2013
We want you know that we are thinking of you at this most difficult of times.
James, Kelly & Henry McDonald
05/17/2013
BJ, Our deepest sympathies to you, your boys and all of Amy's friends and family. There are no words. We can only send our support and positive energy your way. We are thinking of you.
Darla, Joe and Hope Weber
05/17/2013
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Hope is in Peter's second grade class at school.
Eric Peters
05/17/2013
BJ, I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Kay Schaeffer and family
05/16/2013
Dear Ones,
The girls and I have been keeping you all in our prayers. We are so very, very sorry for you. We remember with fondness Amy's smile and joyful spirit. Our love and prayers continue to go out to you.
Glenn Kustka
05/16/2013
As you must know, you have the thoughts and love of many. I hope this, is some way, helps you through your loss.
April Spotts
05/16/2013
Dick and Bonnie,
She was very lucky to have the two of you for parents. She is with angels now, but that doesn't stop us from missing our loved ones.
My heart goes out to you.
I made a donation in memory of Amy to the Central Iowa Hospice. The angels on earth.
Love and prayers to you both, April
Jim and Nancy Blunck and Family
05/16/2013
Dick and Bonnie - You have been in our thoughts constantly, especially since Adams passing. You were such a comfort to us a few weeks ago. Thank you so much for that now we continue to have you in our thoughts and prayers. We never got to know Amy, but know she was and is loved dearly. Please email me if there is anything we can do for you.
Anna Sunderland Vaughn
05/15/2013
Dick and Bonnie; the death of a loved one is particularly sorrowful; but having your child die has to be such an ultimate grief you as a parent will ever encounter for it goes against every expectation in this life! Words at such a time as this may not seem to be a balm for your pain, even though we try as your family... please know that you both are in my thoughts, in my heart and in my prayers as you walk through this mighty, mighty tempest! your cousin, Anna Sunderland Vaughn