Dana Marie Ceretti
December 30, 2009
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Dana Marie Ceretti, 30, was born March 29, 1979 in Loveland, Colorado, the daughter of Jeff and Jodi King. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at the University of Iowa Hospital.
Dana will be missed by her loving husband, Jason; their beautiful daughter, Abigail; her parents, Jeff and Jodi King; her brother Josh, his wife Kim and their boys, Carson and Carter; her grandfather, Richard King; Jason’s parents, Jody and Herb Wright and Dominic Ceretti; other loving relatives and many wonderful friends.
Dana graduated from Newton High School in 1997. She continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa and obtained her Masters Degree in Elementary Education. Dana was proud to return to her roots, teaching in the Newton school district at Thomas Jefferson Elementary. She had such a strong love for children and a natural-born instinct to help nurture their minds. Above all else, Dana’s biggest accomplishment and proudest moment in her life was being Abby’s mommy. She felt blessed to be able to stay home with Abby for the past three years, sharing many treasured memories with her daughter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at the Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Avenue SW. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at the church. Cremation will follow the funeral and private burial will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Iowa Chapter, 1025 Ashworth Road, Suite 512, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265, in loving memory of Dana.
Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Elaine Eshbaugh Henninger
01/09/2010
I met Dana when she lived on my dorm floor at UNI. I was always amazed at her energy and passion for life. She was very outgoing, always wanting to learn about everyone on the floor. I will always remember how we sometimes went to work out at the East Gym on Saturday mornings--Dana always made it even though she'd usually been out late the night before! She never wanted to miss anything that was going on; maybe that was because she had to pack so much in a life that was too short.
Terri F.
01/07/2010
Jason - I have been praying for you and
Abby that you will be surrounded by your family and friends and they will hold you tight in their arms. I know that Glenn has a special new friend in heaven now to show the ropes to. All my thoughts and prayers will go on for you both. Terri
Jerry and Nicki Savage
01/06/2010
Jason,
I was shocked when I saw Dana's obit in the paper. How do I begin to extend my sympathies? I'm profoundly sorry to hear this. Please let me know if there is anything we can do to help.
Jerry
Lynn Augspurger
01/05/2010
My deepest sympathy to your family. I met Dana through her good friend and mine, Emily (Winecoff) Callaghan. We were all students at UNI at the same time and I remember hanging out/talking with her many times. We continued to cross paths every now and again after college while living in the Des Moines area. As when I first met her, she always greeted me with a warm infectious smile and it was always fun to pick up where we left off the last time we saw each other. She was such a warm sweetheart with a wonderful spirit that will live on forever.
Thinking and praying for you through this difficult time...
Lynn Augspurger
Erica (Hirl) Carrick
01/05/2010
Dana will be missed by all. She was such an awesome person and friend. Through her endurance she gave strength to those around her.
Sincerely,
Erica (Hirl) Carrick
Margo Adams
01/05/2010
Jason,
I am so sorry to hear of Dana's passing - shocked too. I just can't believe it. You and Abigail and the rest of your families are in my thoughts and constant prayers. I pray God's comfort for you in the times to come. Days will be difficult, but know people are lifting you up in prayer.
I have such fond memories of PS-MAPP class. We all had so much fun and really got to know you and Dana. What a blessing to know others with the same strong desire for children that we had - and your dream came true when you and Dana were so blessed with Abby. I believe Dana would say her life was complete having had the honor of being a wife and mommy. Only God knows why He took her so young - again, you're in our prayers.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and Abby.
Darlene Baugh, Allen & Kris Baugh
01/05/2010
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go to all of you in your loss.
Although we did not personnaly know Dana, we feel your loss and
pray that she is now in a better place, at peace and pain free
in God's hands.
Jullie Young
01/05/2010
Dear Jason, I want to share a wonderful memory of Dana with you. This last fall probably late September I was at the Zoo. I saw Dana and Abby by the petting area. Stopped to talk but Abby took off running and Dana was right behind her laughing! I don't know who was having more fun,Abby or Dana. That vision will be forever in my mind and that is how I will remember such a beautiful young women,daughter,mother and wife. God bless you all,Julie Young
Mark and Rita Ayers
01/05/2010
Our love and deepest sympathy goes out to the King/Ceretti families. Dana was such a sweet and wonderful person. Our hearts go out to you. We pray that God gives you comfort now and in the future.
With love,
Mark and Rita
mary and bob stabenow of the Way
01/05/2010
Our deepest sypamathy for the family We did not know
Dana she sounds like a wonderful girl and mother.
God will be with her now
Paul and Kim Koenigs
01/05/2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dave & Sara Steenhoek
01/05/2010
Jeff, Jodi, Josh and all family: We are so sorry to learn of your loss of Dana. It sounds like she had a blessed and full life though too short. Dana's move to heaven is a time to rejoice for her but a mournful time for all of you. May God's peace that passes all understanding carry you all through this difficult time. With love in Christ, Dave, Sara and family
Jennifer (Dungan) Anderson
01/05/2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Dana will truly be missed. I belive she blessed many people in her life. I know my sister Kayla will miss her. May God give you strength. I'm sure Abby will always know what a wonderful mother she had. God Bless! Jennifer
Jen & Evelyn Johnson
01/05/2010
We are so very sad to hear of Abby's mommy's passing. Evelyn is one of Abby's classmates in the Duck's class. Although I recognize Dana from her photograph, I never had the chance to get to know her. Evelyn and I will keep all of you in our prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathies. God be with all of you.
~Jen & Evelyn
Josh Carr and the Camp Foster Gang
01/05/2010
Dana,
Thank you for being a part of something really big. You helped to make great summer memories for many children that will last their entire life. The Foster Flame burns bright in you, and the people you have met can see it and feel its warmth. Keep shining on, and remember that we'll "See you later".