Alemeta Kay "Te" Downard
December 08, 2013
Alemeta Kay Downard, 77, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born December 9, 1935.
Alemeta is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Lawrence) Cooper and Rhonda Downard (Kevin Lewis); son, Craig (Brenda) Downard; grandchildren, Bekki, Alesha, Ryhanna, Luke, Alex, and Braden; great-grandchildren, Makenzey, Austyn, and Jaelynn; brothers, Leo (Esther), Jewell (Donna), and Arlo (Janet); as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nels and Hilda Richardson; sister, Nadean Deming; and her husband, Teddy.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
In loving memory of Alemeta, memorial contributions may be directed to Bethany Lutheran Church in Kelley, Iowa.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sandy Kanger
12/09/2013
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing Rhonda. Peace be with her and also with you and your family. Will be thinking of you.
Rhonda
12/09/2013
Happy Birthday Mom,
I don't think it has hit me yet that your are gone. But gone only in body, always here in my heart.
Brenda
12/09/2013
Happy Birthday Kay!! I couldn't ask for a better mother-in-law. Have a great life with Teddy and Nadine and WIN BIG!!! Love you bunches!!!!
Cindy
12/09/2013
Happy birthday to my sweet mother. I miss you so.