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Kathleen Baumgardner Obituary
West Des Moines
Kathleen Salvato Jarnagin Baumgardner, 72, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2016, at her home in West Des Moines, after a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7075 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at McLaren's Chapel, 801 - 19th Street in West Des Moines.
Kathy was the youngest of five children born to Dominic and Josephine Salvato in Des Moines, on August 9, 1943. She graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1961. Kathy was married to Gaylord W. "Jigger" Jarnagin Jr. on August 1, 1964, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Des Moines. She later married Dennis L. Baumgardner on March 15, 1985 in Las Vegas, NV. They divorced in 2002, but remained friends.
Kathy worked for Dowling Catholic High School during the late 70's and into the mid 80's in the Development/Alumni office. She later worked for the Friends of Iowa Public Television Foundation from 1989 until she retired in 2014, as an Information Systems Specialist. She came out of retirement to work for them again in 2015.
Kathy was a long time member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and the Elks Lodge. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, Facebook, playing cards, going to the band and orchestra concerts of her grandchildren, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Kathy is survived by her children, Kim Mayrose and Todd Jarnagin; three grandchildren, Cassie, Ashley, and Jax Mayrose; sister, Frances Salvato; brother, Joseph Salvato; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Clyde Salvato; and sister, Rosemary Palmer.
Kathy's family would like to express their deep gratitude to Amber, Britny, and Kayce of Unity Point Hospice. They helped to make Kathy's final days as comfortable as possible.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Iowa Public Television Foundation, the Elks Lodge # 2752 in Clive, IA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, or Unity Point Hospice.
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Vicki Scalione Brand
January 28, 2016
Kathy and I go way back, we were in grade school together.
She was a good friend, we lost track of each other when I moved to Denver.
She did find me after a few years.
Kathy was always up beat,I will all ways have good memories of Kathy.
She now with her God.
Sam Colacino
January 27, 2016
Kathy was my second cousin on my dad's side. A sweet person and fun to be around. I fondly remember sitting at her mom's house on Granger, eating Italian cookies and laughing till our sides hurt. Always gracious and will be sorely missed by all of her Colacino cousins. RIP! God bless.
Tracie Feight
January 27, 2016
Kathy was a wonderful person and friend. I worked at IPTV with her for 17+ years and there was not a night that went by that she didn't have a smile on her face. So sorry for you family's loss.
Dorothy Biegger Seamands
January 27, 2016
So sorry about your loss, your Mom was a lovely lady. I went to the Academy with you her and also enjoyed our SJA luncheons she was a strong person, and I enjoyed our visits.
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Lois O'Meara
January 26, 2016
I am so sad in hearing of Kathy's passing. I have known Kathy for years. I work for Allegiance Software in Fargo, ND, which is the software Kathy used at Friends/Iowa. All of us at Allegiance thought of Kathy as a super user of our software. She was so smart and so fun to work with.
I was in Des Moines last fall to work with Friends/Iowa. I got to see Kathy and go out to dinner with her. I am SO glad we did that. I was impressed with Kathy's strength and frame of mind during her struggle. During dinner we had such a good time laughing and remember so many years of working together. She had such a great laugh. I will never, ever forget it. God Bless Kathy. God Bless your whole family. God has another angel by his side.
January 26, 2016
Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God and your fond memories bring your family peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ms porter
Rebecca Brooks
January 25, 2016
Kim & Todd I am so sorry! Your mom holds a special place in my heart. She was one of my first friends at my new school when we were in 6th grade & we have stayed friends all these years. We had fun high school years & after we were married had great times in our monthly card parties. I will miss her. May God watch over you in your sorrow. Rest in peace my lonetime friend.
Mary DuBay/Nielson
January 25, 2016
My prayers and the love of God are with all of you at this time of loss. I went to school with Kathy at St Joeseph Academy, but lost contact after high school. Recently visited with her at the hi-school monthly luncheons, she was always so pleasant to visit with. God be with you all and much peace to Kathy
Rozanne Galligan
January 25, 2016
Kathy's family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Kathy all through grade school and high school. We had a lot of fun together going to the dances and hanging out. I lost touch after high school, but reconnected recently at our high school luncheons. She was a lovely person and everyone who knew her will miss her.
Rob Hilbert
January 25, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. Having worked with Kathy for 12 years I know she was a special person who valued her friends and family very much. I'll keep her entire family in my prayers.
S. Hill
January 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you in your time of sorrow. Jesus ransom has made it possible to Kathleen again in God's new world. What a delight!
January 24, 2016
To Kathy Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of loss. Kathy and I were neighbors and played together on Granger. Lots of memories we shared, one being movie stars hopscotch and corner tag. Oh so many good times. We reconnected on FB MANAGED to have lunch with a few old neighbor friends and grade school She was a lovely lady and those that knew her loved her. Fran just know i am especially thinking of you today with rest of family. Delores Moo(Blake) Dunlap
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Scott Salvato
January 24, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I have been staying in touch with Kathy over the years and had hoped to fly out for a family reunion. She was wonderful in giving me information about my grandfather and her brother Clyde and other information about the Salvato family. She will be missed.
Mike Hess
January 24, 2016
Kim, Todd and the rest of the family, I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately I am unable to attend Kathy's funeral. All of you are in my prayers. I have many fond memories of the years at Dowling when I had the pleasure of working with Kathy. Rest in peace my friend.
Fr. Mike Hess
Dominic Salvato
January 24, 2016
I have fond memories of when we were teenagers...
Rosemary DeFino Brady
January 24, 2016
Dear Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Kathy was a very special lady. We grew up on Granger avenue many years ago..keep your memories close, keeping you in my prayers.
Sincerely, Rosemary DeFino Brady
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