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.
Dawn Goodrich
03/12/2014
I worked with Kay at Des Moines Water Works. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her positive attitude. God has welcomed a special angel.
Vicki and Russ Flaherty
03/12/2014
Dennis, I was saddened to hear of the loss of your wife. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Your cousin, Vicki
Tamyie and Blake Kingery
03/12/2014
I can't even express how bad we feel for you all. You are all in our prayers. Blake and I have to work Friday and Saturday but we will be thinking of you all. Kay is with Mom and Debbie now so she will be fine. Love you Dennis!!!!
Nancy Dunmire Brooks
03/11/2014
Kay you will be missed by so many. Erin I hope your pull on your faith and share with Adley all the wonderful memories of her Grandma Kay. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
Cindy Jorgensen and family
03/11/2014
Erin and Clint and Adley and Erins family. I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very nice lady and I enjoyed visiting with her the few times I was around her. May God bless you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love you guys
Jodi and Rick
03/11/2014
Kay has a beautiful heart. Kay will be missed, but she will live on in her children and grandchildren. You are in our thoughts and proayers.
william staley n family
03/11/2014
Dennis and family sorry to hear about kay never really got to know her real well but she was a good lady.
I am hear if u need to talk stay strong and keep ur heads up.
R.I.P. kay u will be missed
Gary and Nancy Mullenberg and family
03/11/2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. Kay was a lovely person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lisa and Randy Bates
03/11/2014
We are beyond heartbroken. Thank you Kay for your friendship, wisdom and most of all LOVE. We were all blessed to have had the privilege to love you. Rest in peace beautiful lady.
Stephanie Gunn
03/11/2014
A woman among women. What a spirit. I hold you all in my prayers. You have the most beautiful guardian angel watching over you. I was beyond honored to know her.
Melanie Duncan
03/11/2014
Dennis and Kids,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always considered it an honor to to share the tittle of grandma with Kay. Even if they think she was the better cook! Her lighthearted spirit and the easy way she went about things made her a joy to be around.
I know all of our lives have been touched by this wonderful woman.
Much love,
Mel
John Mohler
03/11/2014
Dennis, you all are in our prayers
Julie Berry
03/11/2014
My deepest sympathy to family and friends of Kay. She was an incredibly special person that was held dear by many. My prayers are with you.
Donna Heckman
03/11/2014
Knowing this day was coming certainly doesn't make it any easier. I am just heart broken. But her spirit and energy will no doubt be carried on in her family and friends. Sending lots of love and prayers of comfort to Kay's family and many friends. Love and miss you already Kay.
Marlou Pieper
03/11/2014
I am so sad Kay passed away. Her friendship was a wonderful gift in my life. My deepest sympathies to Dennis, Erin and all of her family. She was a gem! Miss her already.