Emily Anne Weikert
December 27, 2012
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Service Details
Services for Emily, who died Thursday, December 27, 2012, will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013, at 12:00 p.m., at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, 720 Grand Avenue in West Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 3, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA, from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines, IA.
Emily was born on May 25, 1987, in Sioux City, IA, to Kellie and Rod Weikert. She graduated with honors from Valley High School and Iowa State University. After graduation Emily moved to Colorado and worked for CoBank. She had a zest for life, with a joy of travel and various activities. She belonged to Toastmasters, enjoyed golfing, skiing, and spending time with her family and friends. She was also a talented violin player and was a member of the Iowa State Orchestra while in college.
Emily is survived by her parents, Kellie and Rod Weikert; her brother, Joel Weikert; grandparents, Merle and Norma Oakes; aunts, Debie (Ernie) Cain and Marla (Randy) Pence; uncles, David Oakes and Jerry Weikert; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Betty Weikert.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Emily Weikert Scholarship Fund, c/o West Bank, Attn: Mary Jordan, 1601 22nd Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Matt, Jess, Aly and Cody Arenholz
01/01/2013
Rod, Kellie, Joel, Jerry and Nick~
You have been in our thoughts and prayers for days. We are so sorry to hear about Emily and so sad that such a beautiful person has left you much too early. There are no words to express or to even understand what you are going through. You are constantly in our prayers.
Our deepest condolences,
The Arenholz family
Angelia, Dave, Nick, Sam, Maria and Kara Gorham
01/01/2013
Rod, Kellie, and Joel- Our thoughts and prayers are with you all for the loss of your beautiful daughter and sister. --The Gorham Family
Trish, Steve, Josh, and Ben Studebaker
01/01/2013
Our hearts are breaking for what your family is going through. We remember what a good big sister Emily was walking the boys to the playground when they were younger. She was a truly wonderful young woman. We are so sad that this tragedy has come upon your very loving and caring family. We are praying for you all.
Jan Bigelow Short
01/01/2013
Rod, if Emily was anything like you, she was a wonderful person. Your classmates are all saying prayers for you and your family! There are no words to explain any explain any of this.
Rich, Angie and Cara Hach
01/01/2013
Our thoughts are with you all right now. Met Emily at Betty's funeral..what a wonderful young lady!!! Thinking of you!!!
Amy (Terlouw) Tracy
01/01/2013
Our family shed tears amidst the shock of this tragedy. Your loss is unfathomable. We are heartbroken for you. Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers not just in the days to come, but years to come. One day you will be reunited with your beautiful Emily.
Marilyn Josephsen
01/01/2013
I remember Emily as a 5th and 6th grader at Western Hills. Such a wonderful young girl who grew into a wonderful young woman. As parents, this is the worst loss. I'm sure Joel is suffering too and my thoughts are with your whole family.
Margie and Dean Rowland
01/01/2013
Rod,Kellie, and Joel,
Words can not express our deep sorrow for this terrible tragedy. May God watch over you and Emily.
Steve & Cathy Virden - Monument, CO.
01/01/2013
Rod,
There are no words to express our grief for you and your family. Please know you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Jim and Sandy Lyons
01/01/2013
Dear Weikert family, We are so sorry for the loss of your lovely Emily. We pray that God provides you the strength and healing you need to rebuild your lives. Our thoughts are with you.
Jim & Cyndi O'Hare
01/01/2013
Rod, Kellie and Joel; we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Cindy Stephens
01/01/2013
From Cindy and David Stephens-Residents of Promenade Place Apartments in Colorado: Although we did not know Emily,we want your family to know how deeply this tragedy has touched us and that our thoughts are with you.God bless and keep you,now and always.
Bob & Karen Stuyvesant
01/01/2013
Dear Rod, Kellie, and Joel,
Nothing can take away the pain of losing your precious Emily to such a terrible tragedy. We pray that God will give you the strength to get through each day.
Leslie Leavenworth
12/31/2012
Dear Weikert Family,
I am deeply grieved to hear of your great loss. As others have expressed, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jason, Kandee & Landyn Ayers
12/31/2012
Our hearts are broken. We are unable to comprehend how such tragedy can happen to such an amazing girl and wonderful family. If there is anything we can do, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are praying for you, and wishing there was more we could do.