Melissa Watters
February 09, 2010
Melissa “Missie” Watters, 43, died February 9, 2010 from injuries sustained in a tragic car accident.
Melissa was born September 15, 1966 in Des Moines. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Drake University. Melissa was a systems analyst. She enjoyed antiquing, gardening and reading. Melissa greatest passion in life was her family, she especially enjoyed spending time with her little brother.
Melissa is survived by her parents, Vernon and Dollie Watters; siblings, Raymond (Dixie) Watters, LaRetta (Bill) Jahnke, Nellie Boals, Verna Watters and Jobie Boals-Watters; nieces, Melissa, Jennifer and Amanda; nephews, Benjamin and Tucker; great-nieces, Elizabeth and Gracie; great nephews, Hunter, Nicholas and Jack; and many aunts, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2010 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vern and Dollie Watters.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kristi Carr
02/17/2010
Melissa and I attended graduated from Tech together and shared several classes through-out our time there. She was truly one of the kindest most genuine people I have ever known. God bless you and your family, Kristi
Brian Papenbeg
02/16/2010
I worked with Missy when she contracted at Nationwide Insurance. She was such a great person and always had a positive attitude and a smile on her face. She had the type of personality that could light up a room. I really enjoyed working with Missy. My condolences to her family.
Rod Fridley
02/15/2010
I worked with Missie at Wells Fargo. I last saw her a few months ago in the skywalk and she was still the same cheerful person. She was alway a happy positive person and had one of the most powerful smiles I have ever seen. Her picture shows that still. I am sorry for your loss but know she brighten the day more than once for poeple.
Mary Lee Harsha
02/15/2010
Vern and Dolly,
Missie touched so many lives in so many ways. Her loss will affect many people as well. I feel so sad that I had not seen or talked to her in awhile. She was my first friend upon arriving in Newton and going to work at Maytag. She stayed a friend thereafter.
You know that my thoughts are with you and the family. We will all mourn her loss, and miss her terribly - she just left us way too soon.
All my love,
Mary Lee Harsha
Toni Greenhorn Swee
02/15/2010
I worked with Missy at Wells Fargo and also have just realized what a small world it is because I also worked with Dixie at Wells Fargo. May memories of the laughter and love you shared bring you peace now and always.
Tammy Carrizales-Eklov
02/14/2010
Mr and Mrs Watters,
Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. I met Missie in high school. She was a good friend. You could never stay in a bad mood around her. Even when she was harrassing me about my grades, she still made me laugh. When I heard the news, I closed my eyes and I heard her laugh.Our high school class is planning our 25th class reunion and she will missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Missie was a wonderful person and I am glad that I got to know her. Tammy CarriZales-Eklov (DSM Tech Class of 85)
Don & Ruth Taylor
02/14/2010
Missie---- The twinkle would be in her eyes, then a smile would break across her face, then the laughter would come....Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.... It's about learning how to dance in the rain !!! Missie knew how to dance in the rain. Keep dancing!! You are in our prayers.
Paula McAuley-Veres
02/14/2010
Sorry to hear about Missy, You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I went to Grade and High scool with Missy.
John Snyder
02/14/2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked at the Principal Financial Group with Missie after I graduated from college. Missie had such a great laugh and could always make us smile. You are in my thoughts.
John Snyder
Kevin Thompson
02/13/2010
Vernon & Dolly, i am sorry for your loss, Missie was a very energetic,vibrant person, that i am glad i was fortunate to meet. please know if there is anything i can do for you, anything at all please feel free to call the church or my cell personally. God Bless.
Senior Pastor Kevin Thompson
Church- 515-994-4001
Cell- 515-771-7057
email- kingdomlivingministries@mchsi.com
Kingdom Living Ministries.
York Family
02/12/2010
Dixie and Ray,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Love always,
Brandi, John, and family
Denise Lester Class of 1985
02/13/2010
I remember Missie as a cheerful, bright, and an extremely smart individual who was one to march to her own drum. I truly am a better person to have known her. I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
Denise Lester
Jim Letts
02/12/2010
Although I haven't seen melissa since high school, I can still remember her great sense of humor. She always had a smile goin on from ear to ear, and was knee deep in when she started laughing. my sincere condolences.
Annette Bohl
02/12/2010
Ray & Dixie-
I was so sorry to hear about your sister. My heart goes out to you. I met Missy at your garage sale last summer and I really enjoyed talking to her. In fact I was hoping to see her again. I guess that'll have to wait till I go to heaven. Dixie- you are one of my very best friends and I love you dearly. If you ever need anything you know I'll be there for you!
Brenda Stish
02/12/2010
The world has lost a beautiful, fun, kind and caring person. Heaven will be blessed. I am sorry for your loss. Missy always made me laugh. I remember she always had a smile on her face. And I loved her laugh. (I worked with her years ago at Principal Mortgage.)