Gail Carey
December 09, 2012
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Gail Ann Carey, 55, died December 9, 2012 at Kavanagh House on 56th. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Family and friends will are welcome to share any memories or stories. Visitation will follow the service until 6:00 p.m.
Gail was born on September 13, 1957 to Lavonne (Kahl) and Floyd Miller. She graduated from Leon High School and then Drake University with a Psychology Degree. She worked for most of her career in the insurance industry at Central Life, Principal and most recently at Aviva.
When not working, Gail enjoyed hosting family events at her home. Her home was the gathering place for many family members and friends. Her hobbies included travel, reading, and family time.
She will be greatly missed by her sons, Lucas and Dustin Carey; brothers, John Miller, Mark Miller; sisters, Ruby Mouchka, Joan Palmer, Carol Deemer, and Donna Gillman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Kavanagh Hospice House. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dennis Young
12/22/2012
My thoughts and sympathy go out to Lucas, Dustin and Gail's family. Gail was a blessing in our lives, a great co-worker and friend to our family.
Cindi Nelson
12/21/2012
I am deeply saddened over the loss of Gail and express my sincere condolences to her family. I've had the opportunity to become friends with Gail during the past several months working with her at Aviva. She invited me to take bridge lessons on Sunday afternoons and I enjoyed the time spent with her. I really enjoyed working with her as well and miss seeing her smiling face every day.
Amy Burpee
12/20/2012
I only had the opportunity to work with Gail twice at Aviva, but after that she always said "hi" when she saw me and she always addressed me by name. I could tell what a sweet, caring woman she was. Although words can do very little when a loved one passes, my sincere sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
Rita Holtz
12/20/2012
Gail had a smile for everyone. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family.
Lynette Van Note
12/20/2012
My deepest sympathy goes out Lucus, Dustin and Gail's family. Gail was like a sister to me. We laughed and cried together for 25 plus years. I will miss her more than I can say, but I will cherish her friendship forever. I loved her personality, you never knew what would come out of her mouth. She was such a friend to me, especially during a down time. I'm sorry I didn't get to say good-bye, but she knows she was in my heart. Gail was great human being and will be missed by many. I loved her.
Surekha Annapureddy
12/19/2012
Sending my deepest sympathy to Gails Family. Gail will surely be missed at work. She is a very nice lady and was so friendly with everyone. I stopped by her desk many times to talk to her. we used to talk obout our families. She talked about her her two sons and brother and sisters . She used to ask me so many things about my home town and cultures and was interested to know about evrything. She was a big fan of my food, I will always remember her saying "you are raised well by your parents". she is a very nice friend. I will really really miss her a lot. I will keep her in my prayers and may her soul rest in Peace.
Aimee Middle
12/19/2012
My deepest sympathy to all of Gail's family. I had the pleasure of working with her and she could light up a room with a smile and her laugh. My foundest memory is when I made her a tiny oragmi elphant family and to see the smile on her face when she was playing with them was wonderful. She was a great woman and will be missed.
Marvin and Carol Miller
12/19/2012
Our deepest simpathy to Lavonne and all of Gail's siblings and especially to her two sons. Across the miles our prayers are with you. We did not know Gail closely as an adult, but have very fond memories during our visits in her earlier years.
Connie Ulrich
12/18/2012
Nothing was more important to Gail than the times she shared with her sons and her family. My sincere condolences go out to all of you. Gail and I shared many laughs and good times during our short time together and I will carry them with me fondly forever. I loved her laugh as it was sincere; it came from her expressive smile and throughout her whole body. I miss my close friend dearly as I know you all do.
Isaac Gentry, Sr.
12/17/2012
My sincere prayers and deepest simpathy goes out to all the family, friends and loved ones of Gail Carey. Gail was a very pleasant personality & former co-worker of mine during my 3.5 years at Aviva USA. Rest in Peace my friend. You are already missed by those who knew and still love you. Isaac Gentry - St. Louis
Teresa Hart
12/17/2012
I met Gail the first day I started working at the old Central Life in 1985. At that time we were raising our children together as single Mom's. I was so impressed with how she worked a full time job, was a full time Mom and also working toward getting her Masters. WOW, I was amazed with how smart she was, yet she never made me feel incompetent. One of my fondest memories was the day she delivered her second son. I got to be her labor coach at work, it was the end of Leader's Club and she managed to stay at work the whole day, it wasn't but an hour after she left work that day, that she delivered Dustin. She made me laugh that very first day I met her, and every day I had a chance to connect with her after that. My dept always knew when I was on the phone with Gail, because I would be laughing through the entire phone call. I loved hearing her stories. She was a very dear friend, and she cared about her family and friends and I will miss her so much. My heart goes out to her family, I know you have many fun memories of good times spent with her.
Sherry Beam
12/17/2012
I worked with Gail at Aviva for several years. She was a great lady. She cared about others, always wore a smile, she loved her family, and she was a lot of fun and made me laugh. My condolences go out to her family. I am sorry for your loss. She will definitely be missed by many.
Jon Leinen
12/15/2012
I have been thinking about all of Gail's family with the news of your loss. I worked with Gail at Central Life in the late 80's and again at Principal when she worked there. Gail had respect for others. She talked of her family a lot, mostly of her sons. We had gone our separate ways for a while until recently our paths crossed at a mutual friend's retirement party. Seeing Gail again with her big smile and hug was so good! Gail touched so many lives on this earth in good ways. We will miss her.
Edward Watts
12/14/2012
I only knew Gail for shortly over a year but in that short time I was able to get to know such a wonderful caring giving person quite well. I will be changed for the better for having been able to share this time with her. We laughed together quite a bit. I will really miss having someone who so easily got my quirky sense of humor. My deepest condolences go out to all of her family who I know she loved so dearly.
Julia Noyce
12/14/2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Gail some years ago. She was so much fun ! Everyone liked her. She spoke of her sons often. I will be thinking of you both.