Saralynn Kay Seward
July 24, 2016
Saralynn Seward was born on Monday, November 29, 1982 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines Iowa.
She departed her earthly home on Sunday, July 24, 2016.
Saralynn was larger than life, with the force of a hurricane. She lived each day like it was her last and inspired us to do the same.
Her dynamic personality was infectious. You could not help but want to smile, sing, and dance when you were around her.
She was extremely affectionate to all she knew and even people she didn’t know :)
She was our gypsy, hippie, flower child...our peace, love, and light.
Saralynn's favorite holiday was the 4th of July...Really? Of course it was!!! We always knew she was a firecracker!
Saralynn had many wonderful experiences throughout her life. Living in Colorado and Idaho, she loved the mountains.
She was just starting to master snow skiing. Her thrill ride took her snow skiing in Minnesota and Keystone. We're pretty sure her relationship with God was strengthened while making her first run down Schoolmarm at Keystone, CO.
She white water rafted down Colorado's Royal Gorge, British Columbia’s, Kicking Horse River and sky dived numerous times in Florida, Colorado and California.
Her adventurous soul also found her in several major U.S. cities and countries like Mexico and Jamaica, enjoying live music festivals and catching up with friends she'd gathered along her way. Her favorite style of music was Reggae.
With all of the thrills Saralynn had, we know beyond a shadow of a doubt the thrills of her life were her family...especially Chandler, Bailey, Beckett, and Parker! She was the "cool" Aunt and was always "Mothering" them. There wasn't a moment that went by where she wasn't trying to figure out a way to be with them.
Incredibly generous, when she worked at Gateway Market, if there was food left over after an event that she had catered, she would personally drop it off to the Central Iowa Homeless Shelter.
Her favorite food was her mom’s roast beef, mashed potatoes and deviled eggs, so much so that when she was flying back to Colorado, she called the airlines and asked if she could bring a gallon zip lock bag in her purse, with a whole roast and mashed potatoes in it. They said the roast was fine but denied the mashed potatoes. I bet the airlines had never had a request like that before :)
Saralynn lived hard and loved hard. We are loving her hard now, and through eternity until we stand there in front of her again and prepare ourselves for that powerful/meaningful/loving hug.
Saralynn leaves to mourn her passing: her father and mother, Dennis (whom, since the day she could talk, always referred to him as “Her Pookie”) and Mary Kay (Halliburton) Seward; siblings, Annamarie "Annie" (Tim) Schneider, Dennis Seward, Jr. “DJ” and Derek Seward; her significant other, Jeremy Purdy; her grandmother, Dorothy Halliburton; and her miniature Yorkie, Lilly and kitty cat, Irie.
Also her nieces, Chandler Winne and Bailey Desio; nephews, Beckett Schneider and Parker Seward; Aunt Sandra (Seward) and Uncle Bob Price, Aunt Sharon Seward, Aunt Marilyn (Halliburton) Lloyd, Uncle Tommy and Aunt Lucy Halliburton, Aunt Teresa (Halliburton) and Uncle Steve Jones, Aunt Susan Halliburton, Aunt Judy Halliburton, Aunt Brenda (Halliburton) and Uncle Jay Strauss; along with multiple cousins.
Saralynn is preceded in death by her grandparents, Thomas Halliburton, Floyd and Lucille Seward; Aunt Vicky Halliburton; and Uncle Joe Lloyd.
"SHE'S DANCING IN HEAVEN WITH THE ANGELS"
Ivory
08/04/2016
My heart is broken for the family. Saralynn and I went through a lot together in 33 years. She has and always will be in my thoughts. Much love to you guys.
Patty (Halliburton) Chavis and Keith
08/04/2016
We send our love and prayers to all of Saralyn's family and friends. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Nancee Edwards
07/31/2016
Mary Kay, My heart aches for your family! There are no words for such an unimaginable loss. Know that your friends love you. Your love for your Saralynn will glow in your heart every day for the rest of your life.
Cathy Stanley
07/30/2016
Mary Kay and family our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Colleen Sward
07/30/2016
I cannot imagine the sadness you must feel. I wish I could give you a hug. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Deb Lyons
07/29/2016
Mary Kay and family, please know you're in my thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.
Jessica Samson
07/29/2016
I met Saralynn through my friend Deanna Morris. I immediately thought so much about her (in a positive way).,....her name was beautiful, and her smile. She would almost light up with that smile. I loved the fact she was a "hippy chick" and cared about others. She was so nice and bubbly; each time I saw her. Unfortunately that was not too many times. I am sad for her family and friends, and they will be in my prayers. I'm glad I was able to meet you Saralynn....Rest in Peace!
Medis Brkic
07/29/2016
I always looked forward to a shift where we worked together. Your smile brightened anyone's day. You will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Bridget and Matt Lester
07/29/2016
You are truly one of a kind, my dear, Saralynn. Your beautiful smile and wonderful laugh will be with us always. We love you.
Jenny McKowen
07/28/2016
I am so very sorry for the loss of Saralynn! I worked with her at Sunset grille and we were very close. We lost touch but she crosses my mind constantly. Her advice and laugh were so heart warming. She will deeply be missed! Prayers for the family!
Melissa Huyser
07/27/2016
Mary Kay & Family,
I am so sorry that you have lost someone so important to you. I never had the chance to meet your children, Mary Kay, but I have fond memories of working with you on N4 and on the new unit. You are in my thoughts and prayers, may you find some peace and comfort in your memories of such a beautiful young woman. I'm sorry you've experienced so much loss.
Kim & Gary Phillips
07/27/2016
Saralynn's laughter is very often mentioned on this page. All those years of sleepovers at our house, so many times in the middle of the night we would have to shush the girls' laughing and tell them to go to sleep. We'd give the world to hear her laughter again! Much love to Saralynn's family and Jeremy!
Louise Crall
07/27/2016
There is nothing that I could type that makes sense of this loss. But I wanted to write something because Saralynn was incredibly supportive and kind to with my health challenges. She took the time to leave positive words that always brightened my day-- I hope that is of comfort to know she was a good, good friend and was appreciated.I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to know and love her through our Dinner Club.
Heidi Junko
07/27/2016
Saralynn smile could light up a room. She will be missed. Sending my prayers to her family.
Shirley Brown
07/27/2016
Mary Kay, Dennis and family I am so shocked at this news. There is nothing I can say that can take away the hurt. My heart breaks for you. Prayers to your family.