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"
Rachel Baker and Family
07/27/2016
To my Seward Family: Sending thoughts and prayers for strength, healing, and peace. We love you.
Deborah Cockx/Seward
07/26/2016
Mary Kay, Dennis and family I'm deeply sorry to know of Sarahlynn's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kelly Bunkers
07/26/2016
I am heartbroken and utterly sad for the loss of Saralynn. She was such a ray of sunshine and her personality was addicting! May she forever sing and dance in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marie Keding
07/26/2016
Oh my, I am quite shocked and very saddened to read of your loss.I met Saralynn several years ago and used to see her often at random opportunities.I remember hanging out with her and her brother Derek at Kung Fu,whom she always spoke so highly of.Wow,just WOW.Sorry I can't make it to visitation as my family vacation starts that day.Just know my thought prayers and love sent your way.
Sean Kelley
07/26/2016
They say an Irishman has to talk to God to speak to his equal. Iam happy to have called you my friend & now have another equal to speak to. Thoughts & prayers to family & my buddy Jeremy.....
Brenda Fillman Bohall
07/26/2016
Mary Kay and family. I am so sorry to learn about the loss of Saralynn. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Roberta and Keith Carpenter
07/26/2016
We are so sorry for your loss, please know we are keeping you in our prayers.
Deborah and Brad Cosner
07/26/2016
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of such a beautiful young person that had a big smile where ever she went. Our Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mitzi Rasmussen
07/26/2016
Words cannot express how terribly sorry I am for the loss of Saralynn. She was the most vibrant person with one of the biggest personalities and smiles around. You always knew when she entered a room because her smile and her laugh lit up the entire place. She will be deeply missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you.
Love you guys.
Lois McGee
07/26/2016
Derrick we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Saralynn. Can't even begin to imagine the pain you and your family are going through, just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during your time of need.
Tim Hurley
07/26/2016
Having known this wonderful woman for a short time, I can definitely say a void has been created by her loss. Every moment I spent with her she was all smiles. I am very sorry and sad to see such a sweet person go. All my best.
Kaye Wieand(Kimmel)
07/26/2016
So very sorry for your loss,Saralynn was always such a happy gal,no matter where I ran into her she was always bubbly. My prayers are with you all
Stephanie Nusbaum
07/26/2016
Mary Kay, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.
Hugs to you,
Steph
Peggy Black
07/26/2016
Mary Kay,
Words can't express how sorry I am to hear about Saralynn. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy,
Peggy
Marie Glass
07/26/2016
Mary Kay and Dennis I am so sorry to hear about Saralynn. She was always smiling. Love you.