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Emily Hart Obituary
Iowa City
Emily Anne Hart, 60, began her new life in heaven September 9, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. A Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines with burial at Resthaven Cemetery.
Emily was born June 24, 1954 in Chicago, IL to Walter and Eleanor (Witkowski) Hart. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1972, where she was a member of the Stepperettes drill team. Emily earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas and the University of Iowa. She earned her Master's Degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the University of Iowa in 1991. Emily served as Speech/Language Pathologist with Grant Wood AEA for 23 years. She was a clinical instructor of Masters candidates for the University of Iowa Speech Pathologist Department. Emily loved working with children and made a difference in many children's lives. She was a member of the American Speech/Language/Hearing Association and an avid volunteer for the Democratic Party.
Emily is survived by her father, Walter of Des Moines; four siblings, Elizabeth of West Des Moines, Michael and his children Sarah, Kevin, Katie and Betsy of West Des Moines and Ankeny, David (Nancy) and their children John, Laura and Ellen of Cedar Rapids and Charles (Kara) and their children Dylan, Braden and Sophia of Sand Springs, OK. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Hart.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Democratic National Party or Iowa City Hospice.
The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Taher Abu-Hejleh and staff and the Crestview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Branch, IA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Emily Hart
September 17, 2014
Hart Family,
We are so sorry for all of you with the passing Emily. We were blessed to have her at the past 2 reunions. Our prayers have been with the whole family through these difficult times you all have been through.
John and Deb
Patty Ryan
September 13, 2014
Emily was a dear friend in highschool and college! We were in Stepperettes together and we shared a love of music. We saw many great bands together. We loved politics. She will be greatly missed! What a
treasure to all of or lives! My prayers to her family.
Faye Gerig
September 12, 2014
Emily's love and dedication touched so many. As a teacher in the Williamsburg Community Schools I had the honor of working with Emily. Loved by students and teachers alike, many benefitted from her knowledge and skill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathy Morris
September 12, 2014
Emily was one of my favorite "Steppers", my sisters and I will miss her.
Doreen Schlabaugh
September 12, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Emily will hold a special place in my heart. She served the MP school district with me many years ago. She was kind, encouraging, and a wonderful speech teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days to come.
Marsha Reitzler
September 11, 2014
I worked with Emily for six years, when she was an SLP in my area schools at Grant Wood. She was a joy, always with a passion for speech pathology, but even more so for the children and families she supported. May you share in many great memories of a life so enjoyed.
Julie Curtis
September 11, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Emily. She was a wonderful, special person and a dear friend and I will always treasure my memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
September 11, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Emily's friends and family. She had such a positive reputation and impact at GWAEA.
Kris Larson
September 11, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all of the Hart family. Emily was a great colleague and I subbed for her last year. She was a great asset to our SLP team.
Taresa Fetzer
September 11, 2014
Emily was my intern supervisor at Grant Wood. She was an amazing teacher and SLP. She taught me to LOVE working in the schools and it is because of her that I took a job with Grant Wood and have now been there for 15 years. I will miss seeing her at our meetings. It was an honor for me to know her. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy Gingerich
September 11, 2014
Emily was a dear friend and colleague. We could talk for hours and often did so. I will miss her companionship and sense of humor. I am glad I had the opportunity to be her friend.
Joan Woolway-Roberson
September 11, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Emily was my very good friend in high school and after we both had grown up, whatever that means!. We last talked a few years ago, but could pick up where we had left off. She was such a caring person and had such deep emotions about people and things she cared about. I will miss her.
Sandra Pacha
September 11, 2014
I met Emily through work as an SLP. Her sense of humor, bright intellect, and willingness to help others are what I appreciated most about her. I grieve with you in your loss. I'm encouraged by the words..to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Sheila Kurtz-robinson
September 11, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Emily. We were class mates at St. Joe's. She was beautiful inside and out.
Karen Bender
September 11, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about Emily. Emily and I worked together for several years at Kalona Elementary. She was a wonderful speech person, so creative and caring about all the students she encountered. My thoughts and prayers to to her family at this time.
Kendra Herdliska
September 11, 2014
Dr Hart and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. I am sure that she brought you all great joy and happiness. I will be thinking of you during this difficult time and hope that you are able to find some comfort in the memories that your family created together.
Ann Brause
September 11, 2014
Dr David Hart and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May the lord be in your hearts and comfort you. God Bless.
Deb Scott-Miller
September 11, 2014
It was my privilege to work with Emily in Iowa City School District with our students with autism. She was a brilliant, creative, fun, compassionate and dedicated professional who loved her students and her job. My deepest sympathies.
Amanda Nelson
September 11, 2014
Dr David Hart,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers during this very difficult time. May your memories of her keep you strong and always present in your life.
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