Jacqueline Jean Kinney
June 27, 2015
Jackie Kinney, 62, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. She was born November 2, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Donald and Mary Kinney.
Jackie worked at Charter Hospital, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and the VA in Des Moines for many years.
Jackie was a woman of faith and a devout Catholic. She had a passion for animals, and enjoyed horseback riding, cooking, watching the University of Iowa basketball team, collecting antiques, and spending time with her many nieces and nephews. She loved visiting her lake cabin in Minnesota which was one of her favorite places.
Jackie is survived by her siblings, Doug (Marianne) Kinney and Laura (Jon) Ward; several nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews; loving dog, Sam; loving cat, Sanford; and a host of other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Uitermarkt; brother, Russell Kinney and her parents.
A service of remembrance will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
In loving memory of Jackie, memorial contributions may be directed to Rover’s Ranch (loving home of Sam), 200 SE 108th Street, Runnells, IA 50237, or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Nancy Garlow Engelhart
11/11/2015
Our family lived next to the Kinney family from 1958-1963. My siblings and I were very close to the Kinney children, and we are so saddened to learn of Jackie's passing. Many, many wonderful memories were captured in photos. Jackie's bright smile shines through in many of them. Rest in peace, Jackie.
Cindy Schmidt
07/13/2015
Jackie was my coworker at the VA - she was a great person to work with and an all-around great person in general. I loved hearing her stories. . When she left the VA, I would call her periodically to see how she was doing. She talked about us getting together to go out for dinner, but it never happened. I wish there was still time to do that. Rest in peace, Jackie. You will definitely be missed.
Cousins Larry, Leighton, and Bonnie
07/03/2015
We are very sorry to hear that Jackie has gone on to her final reward. Our condolences to the family as she will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and Jackie.
Sandra Champoux
07/02/2015
I will miss Jackie. I am so lucky to have known her and to have been her friend. Her laugh was infectious and she always had such entertaining stories. Jackie was an honest, caring and amazing person. I wish there was time to see her again. My heart goes out to Jackie's family.
Laurie Stidolph
07/02/2015
Heartfelt condolences to the family from a former schoolmate. I remember well Jackie's pretty eyes and smile and her friendly nature. RIP, Jackie, and rise up singing in the morning.
Ben, Karen and Andrea
07/01/2015
Cousin,
Most missed will be your infectious laugh and your kind heart.
Keith Stahl
07/01/2015
Jackie had a wonderful way to make every conversation special, if it was small talk, a stimulating political conversation, or a talk about life she made you feel like you really talked to someone that cared. She made you feel special. Working with her at the VA she did some special things for her co-workers that made a good day great, her cookies, if you ever had them you know what I am talking about, when you ate them you knew they were made with love for you. Miss you Jackie.
Sam Heinrichs
06/30/2015
I will truly miss a dear and loyal long-term friend. I have so many memories of years of laughter and fun. I am glad Jackie is finally at peace with CJ, her brother, and her parents.
Laura Griffith and Scott Larsen
06/30/2015
Thank you Jackie and CJ for the gift of our furry family, Pi and Macy. Our family misses both of you and all that you gave to us. The junkyard beasts have lost generous friends as have we.
From our hearts,
Laura, Scott, Pi, Macy, Tater, Flash, Flo, Leo, Penny and Baby Mick.