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Darcie Raye Nettifee Vasquez

Darcie Raye Nettifee Vasquez obituary

Darcie Vasquez Obituary

Darcie Raye Nettifee Vasquez

August 22, 1986 - June 8, 2018

Darcie Raye Nettifee-Vasquez died Friday June 8, 2018 after being in a traffic accident in southern Kansas.

Her body was creamated in Kansas and remains will be returned home for 'A Celebration of Life' which will be held for all friends and relatives on Saturday, June 23, starting at 11 am in the Washington Charlie Brown, 700 North Washington, Mason City, Iowa. Any memorial contributions can be sent to 709 North 13th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa.

Darcie was born August 22, 1986, the daughter of Dennis Nettifee and Diana Pike Padilla, in Mason City, Iowa. Darcie grew up in the Mason City Community School District and attended High School in Clear Lake, Iowa. She recieved an Associates Degree from Iowa Lakes Community College, Emmetsburg, Iowa in 2008.

In employment, Darcie worked in telephone sales and learned business and sales while continually gaining skills until deciding to start a business of her own. Darcie became a successful entrepreneur and created 'Acres Plus' an agricultural equipment sales catalog that was distributed throughout the midwest.

Darcie's life revolved around her 5 children and their activities from basketball to dance lessons or band concerts. Darcie's strong will, fearlessness, and independent attitude will be deeply missed by the many that touched her life and entered her heart.

Darcie leaves her 5 precious children, Angel Jose, 15, Adan Jose, 12, Alena Jose, 10, Amira Vasquez, 4, and Ariela Vasquez, 18 months. Also surviving is her husband Edy Vasquez, Clear Lake, her father, Dennis Nettifee, Clear Lake, mother, Diana Pike Padilla, Clear Lake, and two brothers, Denver Nettifee, Loogootee, Indiana, and Drew Nettifee, Blue Lake, California. Aunts and Uncles: Lois & Allen Awe, Deb Pike, Jim & Cindy Pike, Karen Nettifee and Diann Nettifee, and many cousins.

Published by Globe Gazette on Jun. 15, 2018.

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