Christine Woods
April 01, 2014
Christine Woods, 42, of Des Moines passed away April 1, 2014 at Taylor Hospice House from complications of Leukemia.
Chris was born July 7, 1971 in Des Moines to Jim and Patricia Daughenbaugh, the 5th of eight children. She was known as the peacemaker of the family. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1989. Chris worked at Unity Point at Home Healthcare where she loved her job and made many friends and everyone enjoyed her.
Chris married Gary Woods in 1998. Together they had three daughters whom she cherished. Chris loved the outdoors, (although she was highly allergic to the outside), music, and most of all, spending time with her family and friends. Chris loved life and had a smile that touched everyone she met.
Chris is survived by her husband, Gary; daughters, Nicole (14), Lauren (10), and Lily (8); sisters, Michelle (Greg) Bastian, Melissa (Mitch) Olson, and Mary (Will) Blakelock; brothers, Jim (Holly), Patrick (Fran), Michael (Stacie), and David (Megan) Daughenbaugh; 22 nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a niece.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2014 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Gene Washington
04/02/2014
I was very fortunate to have grown up with Chris, her and her family made Lincoln unforgettable, she was a very special friend. I will miss her greatly. Thank you for the great memories. My thoughts and prayers go out to friends and especially family. Love you Chris!
Jeri Burns ~ "JJ"
04/02/2014
I was so fortunate to have known Chris as I cared for her daughters when they were little while Gary and Chris went to work. I saw her most every day during this time and I remember her as having such a positive spirit and an incredible talent for finding some humor in almost any situation. She made me laugh more times than I can count.
Her love and her life's joy were her family and friends, who surely gave her the strength and courage to fight valiantly to stay with them as long as she could.
I know that those who loved her best will carry her in their hearts forever, and when they think of her or remember something she said or did, they will be smiling.
May God hold you in the palm of his hand until that day when we meet you again dear, sweet Christine.
Caprice Halverson
04/02/2014
I worked with Chris at Unity Point. She was such a sweet, happy person. She had such a great sense of humor. I am very sorry for her and her family that she had to go through this horrible illness. I saw her last several months ago. I only wish I could have been able to see her more recently. I miss her already.
Regan & Karen (Mollie) Vasquez
04/02/2014
I'm so sorry to hear about Chris and I'm shocked. She was a sweet gal and always a smile on her face. Keep the good times and memories close to your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Candy Mitchell
04/02/2014
My thoughts and prayers to Chris's family. Chris, you will be missed greatly Everyone at UnityPoint loved you so. May you rest in peace sweetie.
Angela Elbert
04/02/2014
Through the tears in my eyes I am happy I got to see you couple times in February and give you my hugs..!!! Sure do miss you..My thoughts and prayers are with your family and daughters
Renee (Bates) Pagel
04/02/2014
I never knew Chris but I know of her and Gary through my sister, Carrie. Please know your family has been in my prayers, I have been thinking of you. I hope you can find peace in her memory.
Jane Jones
04/02/2014
My heart is breaking for the family of Chris. I will remember her gentle smile and wonderful spirit and know that she lives on through her beautiful daughters, Nicole, Lauren and Lily. I love you Chris and will see you again someday when you greet me above.