"So sorry to hear of Candy's passing...my husband used to work with her husband, Doug, at Maytag and I remember my husband talking to her at Walmart....she seemed like a really nice gal...so sorry.....Linda Olson (my husband was Jim Olson)"
In loving memory of
Candy M. Deitrick
May 19, 1968 - January 25, 2012
Candy M. Deitrick, age 43 of Colfax, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Howard Street Christian Church. Visitation will be held on Friday January 27, 2012 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at church. The family will greet friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Candy Deitrick Memorial Fund and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.
The daughter of Donald Edward and Millie M. (Miller) Dobbs, Candy was born on May 19, 1968 in Chandler, Arizona. On March 31, 1990, she was united in marriage to Douglas Deitrick. Candy received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development form the University of Northern Iowa in 2009. Kids were her life. She was also a member of the Howard Street Christian Church.
Those left to honor her memory include, her husband, Douglas of Colfax; her three children, Leressa (Cody) Lamberson of Adel, Bryanna Deitrick and Jacob Deitrick of Colfax; her parents, Millie of Colfax, her father Donald of New Mexico; two sisters, Cindy (Randy) Woods and Carrie (Danny) Haney both of Colfax; and two brothers, Shane (Mary Jane) Dobbs of Minnesota and Shawn (Tonya) Dobbs of Monroe. Preceding her in death were her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. H.O. Miller and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dobbs, Sr.
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"We are sorry to read of Candy's passing. My husband remembers Candy when he was principal at Colfax and then Colfax-Mingo. She was an upbeat pleasant person. Later we remember seeing her working at the Newton Wal-Mart. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you adjust to your loss. Blessings to all. Jim and Cathy Tyson"
"Candy will be truly missed by all of us that knew her, her will in life and wanting to teach us that life is what you make it, words can't express how great of person she was to many people, but now she is in the greatest place known to man & god, we will join her soon. I'm sure she will save us all a place , may she now rest in peace and watch over the rest of us, my prayers are with you and your family . Hold your head high , Candy ( Mom) was a great person you all should be proud. "
"I first remembered meeting Candy when she was in Girl Scouts and I was a Leader and I would see her at different Girl Scout activities. Then she was in a class I taught for Child Care many years later. She was always so up beat and happy. I know she touched alot of lives and she will be missed. Rest in Peace Candy!"
"Candy will be greatly missed. We were good friends all through school. Mark (& JoEllen) Linn"
"Love and prayers to Candy's family. She was my son's preschool teacher and you could tell she had a passion for children and was a wonderful teacher. I am so sorry for your loss! "
"All memories are great. She touched so many lives. I'm so happy for the time I got to spend with such an amazing person. "
"I first met Candy 4 years ago when I started working at Baxter Early Learning Center. I was still a senior in high school and pregnant. But every time we talked she was so supportive in every way. As time went on she became an idol in my life. Someone who was so strong and had great advice. No matter how bad my day had been she managed to put a smile on my face. Miss you. Love always. "
"I remember living next to her when I was a teenager. I was friends with the entire family it was so easy to be there they always made me feel like I was at home & part of the family. Candy you will be missed love you."
"You will always be in my thoughts!!!"
"I worked with Candy at Walmart in Newton years ago. I will always remember that contagious smile and her since of humor. I drifted out the door on to another chapter in my life and lost contact until I would see her around Newton or at our daughters activities in Colfax. We met up again one day about 6months ago at Walmart,who would have guess that was where we first met and that is were we caught up on each other for the last time....Candy told me then that she had cancer and that she was fighting for her kids and I told her that its a long journey but well worth it for the kids and family. I also said Candy you are in my thoughts and prayers always and gave her a big hug and that is how I will remember her. Candy is a very caring and loving person and I will miss her always!!"
"I worked with Candy at Baxter Early Learning Center, she had a true gift with children. I lost touch with her after leaving the job, but a few months ago we reconnected on facebook, she talked to me about her cancer, and she had all the faith in the world, and didnt seem to let it get her down. She truely was a amazing woman, that would light up a room. My thoughts and prayers are with her family as you go through this loss, may God hold you and Keep you all. RIP Candy!!!"
"Candy and I were co-workers, soccer moms and late college achievers together. Candy's life was her kids....all of her kids. She touched the lives of 100s of children through her teachings and she will live on through all of them."
"Doug,family.Norma.Cliff,and Candys Parents, My prayers are with you all. It will not be easy over the next days but god will look after you. God Bless. Aunt June Stevens Garrett"
"It was 3 year ago last September I was diagnosed with breast cancer myself. It seems like it was just a few months or so after I was diagnosed I heard about Candy and her breast cancer. I remember seeing her at one of our kids school events and talking to her about it. From that moment on, we had a connection. She not only became my friend, but a sister in breast cancer. We had a lot of good talks and did a lot of comparing chemo and surgeries etc. We had our laughs about different things about our breast cancers. Even the "no boob stage"... lol She made me laugh and smile and I her. She was an inspiration to me because her cancer was different in many ways and she had to go through a lot more than I did. I always told her she was such an inspiration for her attitude and smile and spirit to fight the cancer. She was a wonderful Mom and wife. She fought through so much and always stood by her kids. She never let them down. I have always said, my cancer was a blessing. Some may never understand that... but I know Candy did. She is looking down on all of us now and smiling. She knew she left us all with wonderful memories and showed us all what it is to never give up and fight to the very end. I'll miss my talks with her. Seeing her smile. But I thank God he put her in my life. God Bless you Candy.."
"Candy was a second mom to my kids. She provided them with extra love, so that I may go to work everyday. I'm so thankful that she was a part of our life. We will miss her greatly. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. "
"I love you all candy was like my other big sister"
"I met candy when I was 6 years old 25 years ago me and her sister are best friends Candy was like another big sister to me I always at her moms. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family. I love you all."
"Candy and her family were the first people we met when we first moved to Colfax (neighbors). My thoughts and prayer to out to her family.. "
"GRADUATION!!! "
"GRADUATION!!! "
"I have so many great memories of Candy. She was a great classmate at UNI and I enjoyed being in class with her and getting to know her. She was always happy even when times were tough!! When she told me about the possiblity of breast cancer...she was still very positive. She was a great listener and friend. She was a WONDERFUL person and good hearted!! "
"I remember spending a lot of time at yoour house when I was little and you were as much of my sister as could be and I love you and you will be missed greatly"