Christine Dawn Edwards
February 04, 2014
Christine Dawn Edwards, 44, was born December 19, 1969, in Des Moines. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, February 4, 2014.Christine worked for the Southeast Polk School District for many years and took great pride in making sure things were done perfectly for the students as well as her co-workers.
Christine had a heart of gold, always willing to help anyone. She enjoyed the outdoors, baking, taking walks, eating chocolate, and having a glass of wine. Christine loved playing BUNCO with her friends, her cats, Buddy, JoJo and Kitty, and being involved with YaYa’s for TaTa’s. Decorating was one of Christine’s talents, she always knew how to put things together and make a welcoming home.
Christine’s greatest passion was being a mom. She adored her daughters and cherished the time she spent with them and supported them in all their activities. One of her biggest joys was getting the girls all dressed up. She loved sparkle and “bling” and many times made costumes and dresses for Hannah and Caitlin.
Christine is survived by her husband, Gregg Edwards; daughters, Caitlin and Hannah Edwards; parents, Gary and Betty Wemer; sister, Angela (Steve) McMurdo and Michelle Wemer; brother, Glenn (Kim) Wemer; parents-in-law, Ron and Jean Edwards; sister-in-law, Amy (Shea) Coogler; brother-in-law, Scott (Crystal) Edwards; many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and many special friends.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2014, at Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Ave. SW. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8 at the church. Burial will follow at Altoona Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be dedicated to Christine’s Army. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lake Marie Board of Directors
02/10/2014
So sorry for your families loss. May God Bless, and may your healing be filled with the happiest of memories.
Deb Garland on behalf of Lake Marie
Patrick Mahany
02/10/2014
Gregg, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Jeni & Joy Rector
02/08/2014
Gregg, Caitlin & Hannah: I was heartbroken to hear of Christine's passing and wish I could be there to say goodbye with you. I will be thinking of you all and praying for God's comfort for your family. I am so thankful that Christine was my friend. She was one of the few people I've ever known who accepted people as they were and genuinely loved without judgment. I feel so blessed that she welcomed Joy into her heart and that you all cared for Joy as if she were part of your own family. We are grieving with you and pray each new day will be easier than the last. Caitlin & Hannah, know that nothing in this world made Christine happier or prouder than being your mom. And she had a lot to be proud of. God bless.
Janelle Ohmstede
02/08/2014
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this tough time of your life.My you find peace with the love & happiness that Christine bought to your life.The memories are priceless no can take that away.They say God takes the best people to be with him, may all of us join her sometime.She would say to all love, laughter and life and go for your dreams.
Clint Johnson
02/07/2014
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God bless Gregg.
Alan Kellogg
02/07/2014
Gregg, we are praying for you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. My God Bless your family during this difficult time.
Todd Rector
02/07/2014
Gregg, Caitlin & Hannah... I am so sad to hear about Christine. She was a wonderful person and a fantastic influence in Joy's life (as you all were). Please call me if I can assist in any way.
Will be sending you a card with a personal note and a donation for Christine's Army.
Eric Ahern
02/07/2014
Gregg, my heart goes out to you and your girls. You are in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless.
Eric
Steve Osterberger
02/07/2014
Gregg, very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless! Osty
Brian Reiff
02/07/2014
Gregg,
My condolences to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian
Rick Jensen
02/07/2014
Gregg- I am so sorry to hear of your loss...God bless you and your family
Joe Hadachek
02/07/2014
Gregg:
Sorry to hear of your loss Gregg. Want you to know I am praying for God to lead you to be the champion father you are called to be at this time. Love ya man.
CoacH
Rick and sharyn brown
02/07/2014
Gregg sorry to hear of your loss you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Becky, Dave and Summer Campbell
02/07/2014
Gregg, Caitlyn and Hannah, So very sorry. Christine was such a wonderful person and I hope your faith & memories will help you through this difficult time. God's Blessings to you all, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christiaan Lidstrom
02/07/2014
Gregg, I am very sorry to hear the news of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.