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
Kari Smith
09/15/2013
Tom, Kim and family; I am sorry for the loss of Karol. She knew how to live life to the fullest and brightened any room she was in! I enjoyed working with Karol at DMU. She had a big heart and a contagious smile. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Gary & Jolene Fields
09/14/2013
Tom & Family; We were so saddened by the news of Karol's death. It's hard to realize that our lively lady will no longer be with us.
She brightened a room when she walked into it and she will add a little more light in heaven. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and that we grieve with you.
Mickey Dixon
09/14/2013
Sorry Kim and Tom, for your loss,, iam praying that god gives you and your family comfort,,,,,
Ronda Tolkan-Berry
09/14/2013
Tom and family
I am sadden to hear about your lost. karol was a wonderful person, I am glad I got know her. God Bless you and your family.
Ronda
Candy Kitzmann
09/13/2013
Tom and Kim and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She loved you all so much! I know you will miss her terribly. Karol was an amazing lady and a true friend. She loved life and that's for sure! I missed seeing her at the fair so much this year. She had that great smile and always made you feel so welcome no matter how busy she was. I loved her as if she were family, but weren't we all "family" at the Dinner Bell? I will miss my dear friend. Love to you all, Candy