Lisa Kay Kinnear

Lisa Kay Kinnear
Of Des Moines, Iowa

Lisa Kinnear, age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 31, 2024, with her loving husband as ever by her side. She was born the daughter of Dean and Ruth Lively on April 21, 1959, in Waterloo, Iowa.

Above all else, Lisa cherished her family. She was passionate about cooking, gardening, traveling and enjoying time with her many wonderful friends and family. She was active in her church and the community, helping to establish a pantry garden which provided the Caring Hands Food Pantry’s shelves with wonderful fresh produce.

Lisa was a dedicated and hardworking person. She began her career working for the State of Iowa. Following that she pursued a career in computer programming working for Shazam, from which retired after almost 37 years in July 2023. In addition to her career, she has spent the last 34 years making friends and memories as an owner of Dawghouse Concessions.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband Mike, children Theresa Simmer, Michael Juarez, Mark Juarez, and Vanessa Warren, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, brothers Dennis Lively and Michael Lively, her stepmother Lynn Lively, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A very special thank you to her sister-in-law Lily who provided so much care in Lisa’s final days.

Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Ruth Lively.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., with funeral service to begin at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Lisa has chosen cremation as her final resting state, with an interment ceremony taking place in the spring at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Lisa would be happiest knowing she has inspired those she knew to donate their time or resources to a favorite charity in her memory.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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