Catherine White
February 02, 2019
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Cathy White of West Des Moines, IA passed away peacefully on February 2, 2019. Visitation will take place on Friday, February 8, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 9, at 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7075 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines. Private burial will take place at Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines
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She was born July 18, 1941 in Des Moines, the youngest child of Mary and Wayne Smedes. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and studied at the University of Iowa and Drake University, attaining her teaching degree. She met her future husband Jim through a good friend and they were married December 27, 1961.
Cathy was a devoted mother of three sons and a daughter, and worked tirelessly to provide a warm and loving home.
Cathy was very social, becoming a real estate agent later in life and helping people find their homes for nearly 20 years.
She had many interests and hobbies, including cooking and home improvement projects, and loved the outdoors, especially working in her garden. She and Jim enjoyed sailing at Saylorville Lake and Green Bay, WI, Jeep adventures in the Colorado mountains, playing Bridge and relaxing at Clear Lake. She was also a member of the Junior League and PEO.
Cathy is survived by her children Bryan (Angie) of Beaverton, OR; Paul (Gail) of Ventura, CA; David (Meri) of Naperville, IL and Peggy (Nick) Krueger of West Des Moines as well as her ten grandchildren: Kaylee and Karina White, Paris White, Drew (Alyssa), and Tyler Smith, Griffin and Tori White, Will, Charlie and Jack Krueger; and a great granddaughter Genevieve. She also leaves behind a sister Mary Ann Turner of San Jose, CA a niece and many nephews. Cathy was preceded in death by her husband Jim, of 45 years and her sister, Peggy Jester.
Thank you to Angela, Deanna, Barbara, Kenoshia and Shantel of Angela Browder Homecare; the Unity Point Hospice of Iowa and the staff at Bickford Cottage WDM for your unwavering, compassionate care for our beloved Cathy.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer’s Association and the Des Moines Art Center would be appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
JudyThomason
02/08/2019
To the White Family: I am so sorry to hear of Cathy's passing.I last saw her at our 55th Reunion in 2014. I met Cathy at Roosevelt HS and we hung out with a great group of girls. We saw each other over the years for good fun and lots of laughs. I will remember her always for her cheerfulness and friendliness to everyone...always a kind word.
So sorry for your loss.
Judy Anderson Thomason
Elizabeth (Betty) Strayer/grove
02/08/2019
Dear Family of Cathy...I first met Cathy in 7th grade at Roosevelt.
We remained friends throughout high school and became "sisters" in Theta sorority at Drake. When I visited Des Moines, Cathy and I usually got together. I use to work for Wayne at Ashworth Pool as a "basket girl", cashier, and then life guard. Cathy was a dear and loving lady and always wanted the best for everyone she knew. I will miss her sweet smile and kind nature. With Condolences and love, Betty
Mark Hurley
02/07/2019
Dear White Family: It has been a long time since I talked to Cathy. I happened to be one of the Ashworth pool "rats" that worked for your grandfather,Wayne. I have now worked at the DM pools for 53 summers and still am in some capacity. I remember talking to Cathy a few times a long time ago and she was always fun to talk with. Seeing her mentioned in the paper brought back a lot of memories of your mom and your grandfather. Sorry for your loss.
Larry & Betty Martindale
02/07/2019
Dear Brian, Paul, David, Peggy, Mary Ann, and family:
Betty and I were so saddened to learn of the recent passing of our dear friend, Cathy Smedes White. Jim was a close fraternity brother of mine and we all shared some fun times together in days gone bye. There were 6 sports cars at Drake when we were there, 5 at the Sig Ep house alone. Both Jim and I were 2 of those drivers. Cathy looked so cool in those cars and everyone who ever met Cathy thought she was one of the prettiest and most gracious girls they had ever met. Cathy was always so kind and considerate to everyone and was so admired by others. Over the years, our contacts were few and far between, but whenever our paths crossed, it was like we had been together only yesterday.
Our thoughts and prayers will go with you in the days that lie ahead. One thing for certain, Cathy is now in heaven and sitting at the right hand of God our Father and smiling down on us all.
Colln and Kristin Irwin
02/06/2019
Dear Peggy, Nick and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Please know that we are sending our heartfelt condolences, with an abundance of love and hugs to you all.