Wanda (Funderburk) Owens
July 23, 2009
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Wanda (Funderburk) Owens, 49, passed away at her home on July 23, 2009 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Wanda was born in Des Moines on November 9, 1959 and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from East High School in 1978 and was employed at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in the Maternity Center for 23 years. Wanda loved gardening, her dogs, camping and spending time with her family and friends.
Wanda is survived by her children, Tyler (Michelle) Owens, Shanna (Ben) Rodriguez and Sarah Owens; father, Dale (Betty) Funderburk; sister, Pam (Steve) Funderburk; brother, Mark (Angela) Funderburk; grandchildren, Michael Lopez, Jacob Owens, Ellie Jo Owens, Natalie Owens and Austin Rodriguez; and many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Donna Funderburk and brother, Rick Funderburk.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sue Ballard
07/26/2009
To the family, I am so sorry. Wanda and I started working at IMMC about the same time, what a great person and dear friend. Wanda will be missed.
The Hussman Family
07/26/2009
My brother Rick and I knew Wanda from our earliest days at school. Our friendship with Wanda grew over the years, not with just my brother and I, but with our entire family. She was also there on many occasions to welcome new the new lives that entered our family and also the ones that we have lost. We will remember her wonderful heartfelt laugh, her stunning red hair and of course that signature smile. We'd like to send our thoughts and prayers to all of her family in this time of need.
We will me you deeply.
Bob, Linda & Kailie
07/26/2009
Dale, Pam, Mark, Tyler, Shanna & Sara,
Our prayers are with you during these most difficult days and will continue to be with you in the days to come. May the love all of you share, for Wanda & each other, bring you comfort and peace. There is no doubt that Wanda is an angel in heaven.
Love is stronger than death even though it can't stop death from happening, but no matter how hard death tries it can't separate people from love. It can't take away our memories either. In the end, life is stronger than death.
With all our love, prayers & deepest sympathy,
Shari Gravitt {Huss}
07/25/2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Betsy Parchman
07/24/2009
I was so glad to meet you and become 1 your sisters. you are a very brave woman.
I will always have you in my heart. I know that we didn't get to spend much time together
but thats alright, I know that you are pain free now and your light will always shine. my prayers
are with you and your family. we will meet again someday.
God Bless you and your family I love you all
always your new sister
Betsy
JACKIE BAUER
07/24/2009
LOVE TO YOU ALL THANKS FOR SHARING A SHINIG STAR- SHE WILL BE FOREVER IN MY HEART
Ange Kinser
07/23/2009
To Wanda's family: Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I'll always remember Wanda as such a fun-loving spirit, and so full of life. I prayed that she felt at peace during the difficult days, and prayed for the family to feel comfort and strength.
Jill (Brinker) Kramer
07/23/2009
To all of Wanda's family and loved ones: I wanted to send my condolences as we cope with the loss of our dear friend, Wanda. I worked as a unit clerk with Wanda for 9 years and she was always such a fun and lively fireball! She kept the maternity center organized even though she pretended to be stressed about it all the time! HaHaHa! She was a wonderful, loving, and caring person whom I will remember and cherish forever. I know she is laughing that unforgettable laugh up in heaven right now, watching over all of us. May God be with you all during this difficult time.