Connie Kay Whitaker, 77, passed away, Thursday, March 9, 2023 at her winter home in Sun City West, Arizona, surrounded by her two sons. A private burial will take place next to her husband at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel.
Connie was born March 2, 1946, in Belmond, Iowa, to Lloyd and Bertha Benson. She graduated from CAL Community High School and completed her education at Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa. Her first job was with Interstate Power. A few years later she met her soon to be husband, Bob. Together they welcomed two sons, Chad and Ryan. They lived in Iowa Falls and then later moved to West Des Moines where Connie worked for Hy-Vee for over 30 years until her retirement. In 2017 her husband of over 50 years, Bob, passed away after a short battle with cancer. Shortly after, Connie purchased a winter home in Sun City West, Arizona, where she enjoyed many years of happiness with family and friends.
Connie is survived by her two sons, Chad and Ryan Whitaker of West Des Moines, IA; sisters, Cheryl (Clem) McLaughlin of Belmond, IA and Ruth O'Connor of Long Beach, CA; very special cousin, Gary (Mary) Anderson; and many special nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband Bob in 2017; parents; and two sisters.
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