Artis Cline Fenimore
June 13, 2015
Artis Cline Fenimore, 90, passed into eternal life on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. She was born October 7, 1924, to Walter and Anna (Picken) Cline in Winterset, Iowa.
Artis was a 1942 graduate of Winterset High School. Artis was a homemaker and also worked for many years as a receptionist at Mercy-Hilltop Medical Clinic in Des Moines. She was a member of the Mitchellville United Methodist Church, the Mitchellville Historical Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. She lived in the Thomas Mitchell historical home for 47 years and was caretaker of the Mitchell historical church across the street from her home. She conducted many tours of her home and gardens, and the church during those years. She was a valued member of the community for 68 years and enjoyed helping others. Artis loved all animals, especially her cats. Her favorite pastime included tending her beautiful gardens and spending time with her family.
Artis is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughter, Carol Lynn Mathis of Urbandale; sons, Chris (Cynthia) Fenimore of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Dan (Laurie) Fenimore of Mitchellville; her son-in-law, Gary Davis of Des Moines; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Harridge of South Bend, Indiana, Marilyn McNamara and Dixie (Robert) Young both of Winterset; and many more family members and dear friends. Artis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Roger Fenimore, her son, David Fenimore and her daughter, Karen Davis; two brothers, Jack Cline in infancy and Keller Cline.
Services will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 9 to 11:00 am at Mitchellville United Methodist Church, 200 2nd St. NW. Burial to follow at Mitchellville Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa or to Mercy Hospice-Johnston in loving memory of Artis.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Barb and Mom
06/26/2015
So sorry we could not attend the services, we are sure it was a beautiful life celebration as Arty was a beautiful lady! Our condolences to your entire family
Glenn and Sonja Kinney
06/23/2015
Dan, Carol, Chris and all family members: We are sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, grandmother and sister. It is very hard to loose a loved one, especially someone so close to your hearts. Our sincere condolences to you all. She will be missed by many.
Bonny Winger
06/23/2015
Artis was a very special lady and friend to me. Right from the start I felt love in her heart for many!
I will miss Artis VERY much!
Bonny Winger
Mitchell Village Care Center
Dawn Bentley
06/21/2015
Artie was such a special person. She will be missed by so many. I enjoyed working with her on the Mitchellville Historical Society. She was never too busy to visit with you if you called her and always had history she loved to share. She had a wonderful oatmeal cake that she would make when you came to visit and the icing would just melt in your mouth. It was so interesting to hear all the stories about the little things she had in her home and the significance of all of them. I could go on and on but anyone who was touched by Artie knew how truly wonderful she was. God has a new angel! Dawn
Carla & John Clement
06/21/2015
Artis family are in our prayers. With the Lord's love and prayers. Carla and John Clement
doug smith
06/20/2015
to all: arty was kind to my family good memories of Mitchellville,bondurant,farrar etc. RIP.