Lori Rathbun
February 21, 2018
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Lori Jean Rathbun, 56, passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospice in Johnston on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Services will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior.
Lori was born October 29, 1961 in Sioux City, IA to Loren and Charlene (Olson) Johnson. She graduated from Urbandale High School and went on to attend Grandview College. She was granted her Master’s degree in Hospital Administration from Des Moines University in 2013. Lori met the love of her life, Rick, and they married on June 4, 1983. Family was very important to her and she always held a place in her heart for her “Sissies”, the women she played softball with through the years and her biggest supporters.
Work was very important to Lori. Her career spanned over 26 years in the Mercy Network. She worked in Des Moines at Mercy Medical Center and was COO at Mercy in Centerville. She ended her career as CEO of Van Diest Medical Center in 2014. She was very active in sports, especially softball and bike riding. She participated in RAGBRAI for a few years.
She will be greatly missed by her husband, Rick Rathbun; sons, Brett (Ashlee) Rathbun of Denver, CO, and Cole (Shelby) Rathbun of Urbandale, IA; granddaughter, Hadley Rathbun of Denver, CO; siblings, Steve Johnson of the Phillipines, Becky Clark of Stuart, FL, Kim Johnson of West Des Moines, IA, Geri Keller of West Des Moines, IA, and Tim Johnson of Des Moines, IA; and many nieces, nephews, friends, and other family.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Above and Beyond Cancer, The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, 1915 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carla Stebbins
10/29/2018
I just learned that Lori passed this last Feb. I was the program director of the DMU MHA program when Lori completed her masters degree. She was an excellent student. One of my favorite. We kept in touch over the years until I moved to NY in late 2016. I am so sorry for your loss. Lori left the world a better place.
Jean Jones
03/28/2018
Lori was a very special individual. She could walk into a room and make everyone smile!! Everyone that Lori met was a friend. Lori will be missed by everyone.
Mike and Debbie Chenchar
03/16/2018
Rick and family...Debbie and I are deeply sorry for your loss...I know Debbie always enjoyed being with and working with Lori...Prayers for you and your family.
Stephanie C Scott
03/16/2018
Rick - I'm so sorry to hear of Lori's passing - Lowell and I always loved you both and enjoyed many laughs reminiscing the fun times we had at the farm with the two of you...know you are loved by our family! Lori's a wonderful woman and will be truly missed by all who were privileged to have known her.
Lansing Scott
03/15/2018
Rick, I am so sorry to hear of Lori's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott E Williams
03/15/2018
The world was a much better place with her in it. She could always make me laugh every time I saw her and walk away feeling better. That was a gift. Peace to all of the Rathbuns and Johnsons.
Pat Hart
03/02/2018
Rick I was really sorry to hear about your wife my condolences to you and your family at your loss
Dustin Wagner
03/02/2018
I knew Lori through her work with her hospital and the Iowa Hospital Association where I am today. Lori was a wonderful lady who always lighted up my day anytime I would get to meet with her. The main thing I remember was her wonderful personality and her hugs. When she would meet with us here in Des Moines after every meeting she would give each one of us hugs, she was just that wonderful of a person. Even in todays world where hugging could be seen as unconventional her steadfast care and love was not going to stay within boundaries. I admired her so for that and I will always remember her for that and will take it with me forever as an example to share the love you have and you will be so loved in return. May God and Jesus bless you all and all your families.
Mike Vogt
03/02/2018
Rick & family, all of us here at Cunningham, Inc. offer you our most sincere condolences and prayers.
God bless you all.
Jo Ellen Whitney
03/01/2018
I was deeply sorry to learn of Lori's passing. She was a woman of huge energy - what I remember best is her total commitment to getting things done right and her willingness to go the extra mile for anyone in her orbit. I miss her greatly.
Paul Jorgensen
02/27/2018
Dear Rick and family,
I worked with Lori at Charter(westside) Hospital and later at Mercy. She was always positive and always caring and though we saw each other rarely in the past few years I will miss her. When you were with Lori you always had her full attention whether it was business or fun. I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family.
Ann Kness
02/27/2018
Know my thoughts and prayers are with you Rick. You guys were so much fun to have as neighbors on Webster St Willson St In Webster City. Take care, Annie
Mary Gutierrez
02/26/2018
My condolences to the family. May GOD's word comfort you. Isaiah 26:19; Psalms 37:11,29.
Kim Bowman
02/26/2018
Dear Rick. Please know how sad I was to read about the loss of your lovely and loving wife. My thoughts are with you.
KBowman
Marlene Morales
02/26/2018
Thinking of Lori's family and keeping you all in my prayers. Lori was a very kind, cheerful person, I had the pleasure of working with her through Mercy Health Network. She will be missed.