Rebecca (Becky) Reinier
January 19, 2010
Rebecca (Becky) Reinier, 60, of Des Moines, IA, died of cancer on Tuesday January 19, 2010, at Kavanagh House on 56th in Des Moines, Iowa.
A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2010, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Des Moines with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday from 5-8 p.m. with a vigil at 7:30 p.m.at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Becky Reinier. Memorials may be directed to 1406 Linden Lane Des Moines, IA 50315.
Becky was born on March 31, 1949, in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Dr. George Murphy and Bettie (Murphy) Bernardy. She lived in the Jesup, Iowa area until 1963 when the family moved to Tama, Iowa. Becky graduated from South Tama High School in 1967, where she was a member of the band and drama club.
She graduated from Stewart School of Hairstyling in 1970. She then became an instructor at the Stewart School. During her career, she managed many salons in Davenport and Des Moines, including Golden Tan. She later joined her husband’s company, Reinier Construction, as an interior designer.
Becky's hobbies and special interests included entertaining, gardening, making cookies with her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends. She especially enjoyed the annual mother and daughter bed and breakfast trips.
She is survived by her loving husband David; her four children, Tessa Reinier-Ralston (Nick), Remy Reinier (Dave Rengel), Todd and Timothy Reinier; two grandchildren, Drew and Sam Ralston; her mother, Bettie Bernardy; her stepfather, Ben Bernardy; her brothers, Dr. Michael Murphy (Wendy) of Hannibal, Mo., Tim Murphy, Hannibal, Joe Murphy (Kay) of Toledo, and Tom Murphy (Chris) of Tama; her sisters, Susan Auffart (Craig), Cincinnati, Ohio, Kathy Studards (Chris) of Steeleville, Mo., and Ann Brown (Burdette) of Oskaloosa; her three stepbrothers and her two stepsisters, all of California; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins as well as her puppy dog Max.
Becky was preceded in death by her father, George Murphy, her brother, Dave Murphy and her brother, Jim Murphy.
The family would like to thank Kavanagh House Hospice and their volunteers for their loving care.
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Susan and Craig Auffart
01/24/2010
To my beautiful sister,Becky......how do we go on without you? All the "instant messaging" every morning before work and then talking again at the end of the work day. The planning of reunions and B&B trips. Saying I miss you does not even touch the ache in my heart. But we no longer have to be afraid that you will not be cured.....that you are no longer facing pain and disappointment. It is finished. And while my wish would be to have so many more years to share with you,I will forever treasure every minute we spent together. You are free............and happy now. Blessings of love to you forever.
Sisters,now and forever
Susie and Craig
Andy Musel
01/23/2010
On behalf of Bobbi and I, please accept our condolences. We were lucky to have become re-acquainted with Becky and Dave at our class reunion in Tama, and while Becky was here in the Valley seeking a cure, we had a wonderful long chat one Sunday afternoon. What wonderful energy she possessed, in fact she reminded me of Betty, her mother, more and more as the years passed. To all the Murphy Family, my second family in so many ways, and to all of Becky's friends and classmates, I think we should rejoice that we were lucky to have known her.
Marilyn Mann
01/23/2010
my deepest symphany goes out to the family of Mrs. Reinier. Death is difficult to endure, especially when its the death of a loved one. We all look forward to the time when death and sickness will be no more. Until then, may the God of all comfort bring comfort to the family.
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
Joseph McCole
01/22/2010
I am so glad I got to meet this brave and wonderful woman.
Ron & Sandi Schultz
01/22/2010
David, We are very sorry for your loss. Our family shares your grief and sends condolences with our sincere sympathy. We hope happy memories will help carry you through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ron and Sandi Schultz
teresa, jenny, becky
01/21/2010
Becky. was a loving and funny aunt she was very fun to be around if u were ever having a bad day she would know how to brighten your day, we are deeply sadden by the loss of our aunt, our prayers are with the family.
Tom Marsh
01/21/2010
To David and all of Becky's family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I wish I could help to take some of your pain away. I took to Becky in the instant that I met her. She was always a bright and shiney light no matter how dark and gloomy the real world could be. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her will miss her for the rest of their lives. Please accept my condolences.
Sincerely,
Tom Marsh
Betty & Gene Kelly
01/21/2010
Our sincere sympathy to the Reiner family, Bettie, Ben and families, in another loss so soon after losing Jim. We are sad for all of you.
Mary Jones
01/21/2010
My heart goes out to the Reiner and Murphy families. Becky had such a warm and generous heart, and an energy that lit up the place. Her light shines in heaven now. I'm keeping you all in my prayers
Rory & Marian Thompson
01/21/2010
To the whole family, we would like to send our condolences. We share your grief, and we hope our prayers will offer some comfort to all left behind. Becky's smile and gentle nature will remain in our hearts.
Brother Tim Murphy
01/20/2010
Becky, you will be loved,missed and never forgotten. I love you. To her husband David and family, I'm so sorry. See you soon.
My Prayers and Smoke are lifted up fo all of us !
Brother Tim
Melanie Murphy
01/20/2010
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and give you peace and strength through this sorrowful time.
Love
Melanie
alex martire florence italy
01/21/2010
i express all our deep condolliances to the family for th lost of becy,
ale and ann martire
florence
italy