Christine Park

Christine Park obituary, Ames, IA

Christine Park

Christine Park Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ankeny Cremation & Funeral Care on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Christine Park, 61, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at Grandview Park Enclosed Shelter, 3230 Easton Blvd., Des Moines on Sunday, September 21st from 1:00-4:00PM. Online condolences may be made at AnkenyCremation.com.
Christine Park (Larson) was born on February 4, 1964 Rudolph and Shirley (Kaster) Larson in Knoxville, Iowa. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines in 1982 and went on to attend the Iowa School of Beauty. She was a hairdresser for 35 years.
Christine loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandkids. She also enjoyed thrifting and going to concerts.
Christine is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, David Park of Ankeny, IA; children, Derrick Park of Des Moines and Alicia Park of Ankeny; stepdaughter Rachel (Caleb) Sundt of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota; sister, Debra Lukinbill of Des Moines; brother, Robert Larson of Des Moines; step dad, Jim Bakema of Des Moines, 9 nieces and nephews and 2 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father; Rudolph S. Larson; mother, Shirley A. Larson (Kaster) and brother, Terry Larson.
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