BORN

1922

DIED

2013

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McLarens Resthaven Chapel & Mortuary

801 19th Street

West Des Moines, Iowa

Phyllis Curnes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2013.

PHYLLIS CURNES
Des Moines

Phyllis Curnes, 91, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Kavanagh House on 56th Street. A Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at McLaren's Chapel with inurment in Resthaven Mausoleum. Following the service the family will visit with friends from 3 to 5 p.m. at McLaren's Reception Room.
Phyllis was born and raised in Muscatine, IA the daughter of Clarence and Mae Eitman. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1944 and then served as a stewardess for United Airlines. In 1946 she married Dr. Ronald W. Curnes and moved to Windsor Heights. She was very involved in community activities and as a longtime member at Windsor Presbyterian Church. Phyllis was also active in her sorority alumni group, Kappa Alpha Theta.
She is survived by her son, Peter (Carol) Curnes and daughter, Nancy (Richard) Lynch, both of Des Moines; six grandchildren, Nicole (Marty Davis) McLuen, Justin McLuen, Myles Curnes, Kate (Armando) Ramos, Ryan (Amber) Lynch and Emily (R.J.) Rademacher; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband.

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December 8, 2013

Dear Kate,
You gave a wonderful tribute to your grandmother at her funeral last week. Your sincere words were from the heart and touched me.
I was a neighbor of your grandparents and remember you as an adorable little girl who occasionally came over while Myles shot baskets in our driveway. I am so sorry for the loss of your very special Grandmother.

December 8, 2013

Marsha Gelina

Dear Kate,
You gave a wonderful tribute to your grandmother at her funeral last week. Your sincere words were from the heart and touched me.
I was a neighbor of your grandparents and remember you as an adorable little girl who occasionally came over while Myles shot baskets in our driveway. I am so sorry for the loss of your very special Grandmother.

December 6, 2013

Marsha Mefford

I went through school with Nancy and her dad was my dentist. Her mom was always on hand for us as kids.
I lost my mom this summer, too. Our prayers are with you and your family. Nothing makes it easy.

December 4, 2013

I will never forget Phyll's zest for life and her lifelong love of Kappa Alpha Theta. It was her spirit that kept so many of us involved. Cherish the memories. Connie Mendrys

December 4, 2013

Sandy Todd

I was so sorry to read of your mom's passing, Nancy and Pete. I loved, loved, loved looking at all those pictures in your photo gallery! Whoever compiled that did a wonderful job! That's just how I remember her with those big glasses and that wonderful smile and it was nice to see pics of your kids over the years too. Anyway, you have my deepest sympathy, but it was sure great that you were able to have your mom in your lives for 60+ years and she was able to watch your kids grow up and get married. Take Care, Sandy Shay Todd

December 3, 2013

Lori Hutchinson

I will always remember Phyllis as an outgoing, vivacious woman who loved people and they loved her, too. My condolences to Nancy & Pete. You are lucky that your mom led such a long and wonderful life! I'm sorry that the world has lost a great person.

December 2, 2013

Eva Husted

Pete, Nancy, and the rest of the family. So sorry for your loss! She was a wonderful lady and I will always remember her. Wish I could have been there for the memorial; my prayers will be with you tomorrow.

December 2, 2013

Nancy & Pete
Many times as I travel east on 235 I look over to Crocker St & think of growing up all those years ago. Sorry for the loss of your Mom. I still have very fond memories of her !
Thor Iverson

December 1, 2013

linda ultang powers

Pete and Nancy,

My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mother.

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