Kay Anne Modde
March 10, 2014
Kay Anne Modde, 53, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 11, 2014. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 12 noon at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with burial to follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Orilla, IA. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. also at Hamilton’s.
Kay was born in Jefferson, IA to Ardith (Teagarden) and Burke Snook on September 15, 1960. She graduated from UNI and became a CPA. Kay was a gifted leader and mentor in her personal and professional life. She had a way of bringing people together. She was a talented seamstress, and enjoyed the outdoors, reading, and helping others. Kay was also a devoted baseball fan.
She will be greatly missed by her husband of 14 years, Dennis Modde; her children, Joe (Lia), Josh Modde, Erin (Clint) Wilcox; grandchildren, Adley, Collin, Makayla and Makenna; her siblings, Joann Faber, Tim (Mary Jane) Snook, Dennis (Pauline) Snook, Jim (Barb) Snook, Bill (Kim) Snook, Arlene (Jim) Holmes; and many loving friends that she considered family. Kay was preceded in death by her parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Des Moines Public Library in honor of Kay. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jonna Modde
03/16/2014
Dennis I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. She was great step mother to our kids. I could not of ask for better. Kay will be missed by many. I am so sorry.
Joan Branson-Oyibo
03/15/2014
Deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. Her smile and zeal were paramount to me. Always full of energy and zest! May her wonderful memories she made throughout her life with you all give you strength in the days ahead and comfort you always.
Lisa White (niece)
03/14/2014
Aunt Kay, you will be greatly missed, but you will live on through Erin and Adley. I looked up to you and you are the best Aunt a girl could ever asked for. My families prayers are with your husband and family and we send all of our love.
Philip M. Thompson,CPA
03/14/2014
I just want to offer my sympathy to the family of Kay. Having lost my sister in 2012, I know the feeling of hopelessness that you all must be feeling at this sad time. Love and prayers.
Judy Blanchard
03/14/2014
Rev 21:23
The city had no need of the sun or moon to shine in it, for the glory of God illuminated it. The Lamb is it's
Light.
Love you forever.
Linda Neese
03/13/2014
Dennis,so sorry for your loss.
Deb Jacobs
03/13/2014
So sorry for your loss! She was a beautiful lady that touched so many with her kind and caring ways.
Speedy & Annie Bickel
03/13/2014
Wished we could be there to give you big hugs, and offer comfort during this difficult time. We are thinking of you and sending prayers your way. Love and miss you!
David & Janet Epstein
03/12/2014
Our deepest condolences to your families for your loss. Sending you extra prayers during this difficult time.
Pat Bernard
03/12/2014
I had the pleasure of meeting Kay when she worked at Des Moines Water Works. She was a beautiful person inside and outside. After I was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was my inspiration. You have my sympathy.
Dave Prewitt
03/12/2014
Joe, Lia, and family...I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You certainly do have my condolences. Please know that I'm keeping you in my thoughts. Peace be with you all!!
Diane Hanson
03/12/2014
Your family is in my prayers. She is now free from pain and suffering. May you find comfort with friends and family as you remember her wonderful life as friend, wife, mother and grandmother.
John and Dawn Eginoire
03/12/2014
Dennis, Erin, Joe, & Josh,
Our thougths and prayers are with all of you!!! Kay was an amazing person and touched our lives in such a special way. She will be very missed. God bless your entire family!
Becky Eilers
03/12/2014
Kay was beautiful inside and out. My prayers are with you.
Duane Swails and Esther Caldwell
03/12/2014
Dennis; Deepest sympathy to you and your family.