Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Estling
June 05, 2019
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Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Estling, 66, went to her Savior on Wednesday June 5, 2019. Kathy died in a tragic car accident as she and husband Ken were returning to Iowa from a vacation in Alabama. The accident occurred near Scooba, Mississippi.
A Memorial Service for Kathy will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 East 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA, on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a luncheon at the church following services. Burial of Kathy’s cremains will occur at Santiago Cemetery following the luncheon. A memorial visitation will be held at the church on East 42nd Street on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Kathy was born on February 5, 1953, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Gerald “Pat” and Elsie Ross. She grew up on a farm near Bondurant, and graduated from Bondurant-Farrar High School in 1971. Kathy was married to Ken Estling on June 4, 1978. Their 41-year marriage was blessed with two sons.
Kathy graduated from Grandview University in Des Moines with her BS in Nursing in 1989. She spent most of her life working as a Registered Nurse at Mercy Medical Center, and retired on January 24, 2019. She was well known for her care, compassion, and thoroughness of treating her patients. She always loved dedicating her life to the care of others, including her family. Her smile always seemed to brighten the room. Kathy had an innate ability to carry on an animated conversation. Kathy was very passionate about the care of her pets, including her show horses, cats, and dog.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Kenneth Estling of Altoona; her two sons: Chris (Dr. Jessica) Estling of Stow, Ohio; and Kyle Estling of Altoona; Her parents: Gerald “Pat” and Elsie Ross of Bondurant; Her five siblings: Joan (Dr. Nick) McKinney of Fairhope, AL; Cheryl (Dr. Zane) Craig of Millersburg, OH; Stephen (Jorene) Ross of Bondurant, IA; Melanie Follett, of Johnston, IA; David (Kristi Haughenbury) Ross of Bondurant, IA, and her 2 Grandchildren: Aveline and Wilson Estling.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be directed to: Hope Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Greg Ganske
06/11/2019
Ken, I am so very saddened to that Kathy unexpectedly passed away. I wish you had more time together in your golden years. I am thinking of you and your sons.
Dan & Eve Gervich
06/11/2019
To Ken, Kyle, and Chris, our hearts go out to you for this terrible loss. Kathy was so deeply caring of all. I felt this personally working with her so many years. She was very special.
Marian Tonhouse
06/11/2019
Ken, please know that you and your family are in my prayers for your loss of Kathy.
Scott Donovan
06/11/2019
Ken, Chris,Kyle, and family.,,please accept my heartfelt sympathy..I always saw Kathy as the "captain" of the Estling ship. In my eyes,she had 5 kids. Chris, Kyle, Harvey, Stormy, and Bear. The way she loved and fought and cared for each of them was remarkable. I always thought it was touching the way she loved and cared for your "special needs" horse Stormy. He really was a strange horse. You always knew when Kathy was at a horse show... you could hear her voice and laugh a mile away. I never knew a persons voice could have so many octaves. I pray gods love and healing and protection for all of you..blessings
Linda Armbrecht
06/10/2019
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Kathy. I was in a professional nursing group with Kathy, and she always made everyone feel welcome. My heart goes out to the family. My sincere condolences. Linda Armbrecht
Jackie & Jack Perkins
06/10/2019
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Kathy was a kind person and an excellent nurse. She will be missed by many.
Andrea Lundberg
06/10/2019
This is devastating and I'm not a close friend or family member. I rented from Ken and Kathy briefly 21 years ago. But I work at Mercy and would see Kathy every so often. But EVERY time I saw her, she greeted me with the warmest smile and genuine question of how everything was going. The impression she left was huge. I adored her and never really knew her. I hope you are healing physically Ken and know I am praying for you and all who loved Kathy.
Gayle E (Conover) Arnburg
06/10/2019
So sorry to hear about this! My thoughts and PRAYERS to ALL. It is never easy! Sounds as though she touched MANY making it happier for all concerned. CONDOLENCES!!!
Tim Ascherl
06/10/2019
Ken- I am so sorry for you loss. Prayers to you and your family my friend.
Gina
06/10/2019
Ken I am so sorry about the passing of Kathy. My prayers are with you and your family
Patricia Wooward-Young
06/10/2019
I still can't begin to think of the world without Kathy, her sparkle and joy, her hugs of "so good to see you," her wonderful, enveloping conversation. Hunter's Glen has lost its sunshine. Dear Ken and boys, my deepest and fondest condolences.
Steve Palm
06/10/2019
Words just cannot describe the pain I feel for your loss. Kathy was such a sweet lady and so supportive of your family. My family sends along their prayers for peace and comfort. See you all soon.
Sandy Peno
06/10/2019
I am so extremely sorry to hear of Kathy! I am a colleague via our professional nursing group. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Becky Michael
06/09/2019
Ken- I was beyond distraught when I heard the news of Kathys passing.Kathy was a very good friend to me in one of the hardest years of my life. She was by my side and we spent many nights at your kitchen table talking. We havent seen each other in many years but I have always remembered her. How could you not remember someone with such a huge personality. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys.??
Rosalie Davis
06/09/2019
I met Kathy when she came to work in Mercy ICU. She was a kind, compassionate nurse and colleague. My prayers are with you through this difficult time.