West Des Moines
Grace Ellen Kenworthy Rees passed away at her home on Easter Sunday April 4, 2010. Family will receive friends at 1 pm Wednesday, April 7th with a Memorial Service to follow at 2 pm at McLaren’s Chapel at Resthaven Cemetery.
Grace Ellen was born on April 15, 1933 in Grant, IA to Howard and Harriett Kenworthy. Grace married Dennis Rees in Griswold, IA on June 1, 1952. Grace and Dennis have two sons, Mark (Beth) and Todd (Paula). She is also survived by her brother, Don (Sandra) of Corning, IA; sister, Jeanette (Lloyd) of Battle Creek, IA. Grace and Denny have three grandsons, Logan, Jack and Joe and a granddaughter, Taylor. Grace was preceded in death by her parents and sister Susan.
Grace enjoyed collecting and selling antiques, going to garage sales and crossword puzzles. She loved cooking and was the author of the family cookbook with her sister, Jeanette. When playing basketball for AIB in 1951 Grace Ellen was selected queen of the AAU Basketball Tournament in Dallas, TX with the team finishing in third place. She was passionate about her grandchildren’s lives and activities.
Memorials may be directed to the Iowa Heart Foundation, 5880 University Ave. Suite 101, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
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