Yolanda was born In Honolulu, Hawaii on October 26, 1952 to Andrew and Mary Kuhaupio.
She was a devoted mother, spouse and friend. In 1973, she married Douglas Hardy. From Honolulu, they moved to Vietnam, where their son, Christopher was born. From there,it was on to Iran, then Virginia, where their daughter Chloe was born. Other countires and states they lived in were Alabama, Malaysia, Texas, Iowa and South Africa.
She returned to Iowa in 2003. Yolanda and Christi were always best friends. It eventually turned to love. They were married on September 10, 2011. Together they enjoyed going to the beach when possible. Or just being out in the sun with the dogs or gardening. They loved Orchids, which Yolanda could always bring back to life when Christi thought they were dead. Their love for each other was strong, especially towards the end when Christi became her caretaker.In her spare time she enjoyed reading, crosswords,and Hawaiian music. Other interests included volleyball, traveling and spending time with family. A big part of her family were her dogs, whom she loved dearly. Yolanda was also an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Alabama Crimson Tide. And...her MOST favorite thing was going to Starbucks. They made her feel like part of their family.
While living in Des Moines, she worked for Sears Credit, Citi Bank, Marsh and American Equity.
She was preceded in death by her son, Christoper Hardy. Mother, Mary Kuhaupio. Father, Andrew Kuhaupio. And sister, Sherry Kuhaupio.
Survivors include her wife, Christi Longstaff. Daughter Chloe Schafer (Dan) of Hemphill, Texas. Daughter-in-law, Anequia Hardy of Dallas, Texas. Three granddaughters Malia Hardy, Sophia Hardy and Vivian Schafer. Sister, Lenore Kuhaupio, of Honolulu, HI. Brothers Robin and Daryl Kuhaupio, of Honolulu, HI. Father-in-law, Ronald Longstaff, of Des Moines. Ex-husband, Douglas Hardy, of Florida. Also has several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins in Hawaii and the mainland.
No memorial services are planned. Yolanda's request was to have her remains taken back to her true home in Hawaii. She will have her ashes scattered in the ocean, along with her beloved son, Christopher. A small family service will take place at that time. In lieu of flowers, Yolanda requested donations be made to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in her honor.
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