Theresa Marie Coyne, age 61, of Ankeny, Iowa passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at Unity Point – Iowa Methodist Hospital. Theresa was born to Martin Eugene Coyne and Mary Jane (Parker) Coyne on September 12, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa at Methodist Hospital.
A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. with Military Honors and Nursing Honors.
Theresa graduated Ankeny High School in 1980. She later graduated from Grand View College with a degree in nursing. After graduation, she began her 33.5 year career in nursing at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. During her time at Lutheran Hospital, she enlisted into the U.S. Army and later retired from the Iowa National Guard of Camp Dodge.
Theresa was a sassy and straight forward person. She was the nurse you wanted taking care of you in your time of need. Theresa was a dedicated nurse who was very caring and compassionate. She considered her work family as her second family. Theresa loved spending time with her daughter and grandchildren making memories with them over the years. She was a good cook and enjoyed going antiquing. She liked fresh flowers. Theresa had an appreciation for tradition and the history of the past.
Theresa is survived by her grandchildren, Dacia Marie Busch and Dedan Ranell Busch; three siblings, Mary Janette (Mike) May, Suzanne Kay Coyne, Janiece Renee (Jim) Thompson; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Theresa is preceded in death by her daughter, Danielle Benita Busch; her parents, Martin Eugene Coyne and Mary Jane (Parker) Coyne; her siblings, Bryan Eugene Coyne and Mark Allen Coyne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Mission Cancer and Blood at Unity Point, John Stoddard Cancer Center, 1221 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309 or Iowa Lutheran Hospital, 700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy can be left on www.ankenyfuneralhome.com for Theresa’s family.
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