Karol Lee (Bosworth) DeBolt Robbins
September 12, 2013
Karol Robbins, 67, was born January 1, 1946, in Des Moines, the daughter of Harry and Agnes (Nittler) Bosworth. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday, September 12, 2013, at UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Karol retired from Des Moines University after 30 years of faithful service. She also owned and operated the Dinner Bell at the Iowa State Fair for 27 years.
Karol is survived by her loving husband, Tom Robbins; children, Kimberlee (DeBolt) Sams, Tommy Robbins, and Rusti Robbins; grandchildren, Kristopher, Kasi, Kelsie, and Tanner; great-grandchildren, Jayce, Gage, Logan, Nova, Kaden, Shilah, and Desi; sister, Karen (Jay) Knight; “big brother,” Jack McCuen; ex-husband and close friend, David (Jacque) DeBolt; and other loving relatives and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Randy DeBolt, and granddaughter, Kallie.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
loretta pike
09/18/2013
Tom so sorry about your loss. Sorry we could not make it, she was a very fine lady. Our prayers are with you all. Loretta and family
Tom & Mary Wood
09/18/2013
Tom and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. God bless you all.
Ronnette Vondrak
09/17/2013
I am so sorry to hear about Karol passing. I worked with her at DMU and enjoyed seeing her in the halls and cafeteria. If you were having a bad day, she always would put a smile on your face with her outgoing, positive attitude. She was simply a joy to be around and will be missed by the entire DMU family. My sympathy to all of you during this horrific time.
Larry and Alice Woods
09/17/2013
Tom,Kim and Family Their are know words we can express to ease your pain. Karol Lee was a very special lady and will be missed by many. Please know you all are in our thoughts ànd prayers. God bless you all and helps you all.Alice and Larry.
Jaime Kline
09/17/2013
In high school, there was nothing that brightened the summer up more than knowing before school started I would be working at the fair for two genuinely great people. Tom and family, my heart goes out to you. Karol was always positive, great listener, and a fantastic friend. She will be heavily missed
Linc Aldershof
09/16/2013
Tom, I can't express my sorrow adequately for you. Thank you so much for the hospitality you and Karol gave me over the years. What a joy to be around you two on our Shrine travels. Karol will be miss by all who knew her. What a terrific woman. With warm regards, Linc
Jeri Tripp
09/16/2013
Karol I have known you since I was 5 years old, I worked for you at The Dinner Bell as a teenager and again worked with you at DMU, you always knew how to put a smile on everyone's face, you are a brilliant amazing beautiful woman inside and out, God has another beautiful angel watching over us now. Thank You for all the great memories.
Love and Sincerely
One of your 'girls"
Jeri
Jode Stiles
09/16/2013
My prayers and thoughts are with all the family. Karol was really loved by her co-workers and friends, and we will miss her, but remember all the good times and the people she infulenced by working at DMU. She was a wonderful friend and co-worker and I am glad I had the privledge of knowing and working with her.
Sincerely,
Jode Stiles
Mr.& Mrs Thomas Green
09/16/2013
Karol had her own unique way of captivating people with a smile which embraced you with friendsip and love. Her eyes would glow with her story or comment and also with her undivided attention to show what you had to say was as important to her as what she might want to say. She was just a powered pack of joy, just waiting to brighten everyones day. She will be missed deeply. Tom, you are our brother, and loved beyond measure. may God comfort you in this sorowful time.
Janet Trentmann
09/16/2013
I knew Karol through DMU. She always brightened the room with her smiles! She's left lots of happy memories to comfort people.
Laureca lindman-pettey
09/15/2013
Our Lord has his ways of taking our loved ones home.. I'm so sorry Tom and family for your loss...if there is anything please call on me, I'm also dealing with the loss of SAMs passing...love u all
Linda Johnson
09/15/2013
I worked and knew Karol through DMU. I was always glad to see her sparkling eyes and enjoyed her positive attitude. After all those years of hard work and so little time to enjoy retirement. Sorry that happened to her. Blessings to her family,
Guy and Carleen Freeman
09/15/2013
Tom and family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of Karol's family during this difficult time. Karol will be greatly missed by all. She was a very special person to everyone who knew her.
Donna BAllas
09/15/2013
Tommy I want to express my condolences to you and your family.I always loved seeing you and Karol every year.at the dinner bell
Larry Anderson
09/15/2013
I will always remember Karol's smile and positive attitude. I worked with her at DMU and she was always great to work with. I too missed seeing her at the State Fair this year. My deepest sympathies to her family.