"Cody and Virginia, I can hardly find the words to say. I know that sorry just isn't enough. I know that I will miss your precious daughter very much. She was such a joy to be around. She could walk into a room and light it up. She always knew how to cheer me up. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers for the days and years to come. I will always think of you all. Now, to Caitlyn, Baby girl I will miss you so much and I'm so sad that you are gone. Now you and Blake are still joined together as one. I hope you will watch down over us all and keep us safe. I wish you hadn't gone so soon, but god does work in myserious ways. You are in his hands now and will always be safe. Miss you already and Love you so much! I will see you one day my friend!
Love always your friend,
Karissa Coughenour"
In loving memory of
Caitlyn Marie Atchley
May 16, 1992 - May 20, 2012
Caitlyn Marie Atchley, 20, of Burlington died Sunday, May 20, 2012, as a result of a boating accident on the Mississippi River.
Born May 16, 1992 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Cody D. and Virginia D. "Ginny" Miller Atchley.
Caitlyn worked at El Taco Casa. She loved to cook and loved all animals. She was an outdoors person who worried more about others than herself. She was very thrifty and often spent her money providing for others.
Survivors include her parents, Cody and Ginny Atchley of Burlington; two brothers, Colton Atchley and Calob Atchley; one sister, Carah Atchely all of Burlington; her maternal grandparents, Donald and Diana Miller of Burlington; paternal grandparents, Dana and John Luse of Salem, Illinois; three aunts and one uncle.
She was preceded in death by her great grandparents.
Friends may call from 1 until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 24th, in Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m.
The funeral service for Caitlyn will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 25th, in Lunning Chapel.
A memorial has been established for the Des Moines County Humane Society.
Tributes
"Cody and Ginny...I cannot find the words to say and none are right to say to fit what has happened to your little angel, Caitlyn Marie. She loved life and everyone in it. She was all things that are good and the way she loved animals are the things I will choose to remember. God bless you both in the days, weeks, and months ahead. We will miss our little Caitlyn, she truly was an angel. "
"My heart aches for all of you. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
An old friend,
Susan (Payne) Blanchard"
"my thoughts and prayers go out to your family as you go through this trying time.Please know my family will be praying for you and your family."
"My Heart Aches for You as you Grieve for the Loss of these Two Vibrant Loving Souls .. My Most Heart felt Condolences to Both of the Families .. All of u are in My Thoughts and Prayers .."
"your in our thoughts and prayers. we used to live out on 154th. It was a honor to help search. God Bless each and every family. "
"I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you!"
"I did not know Caitlyn at all. I am a former El Taco Casa employee and know that if she was a part of that family she was a wonderful young lady. I am speaking for all of us in the community who knew none of these young kids who lost their lives, but are still highly invested in this loss. I think of these four daily and so does my fiance. I am sure that is the same emotion many are feeling in our town. It breaks my heart to think of the families and what they must be going through. Caitlyn so young and beautiful... May God be with you all through these trying times and remain in your hearts as you heal. "
"I didn't know Caitlyn personally, my daughter Miranda was friends of all of them. She has had nothing but great things to say about them. How caring they were. She asked me on Sunday"why Caitlyn? She was the most caring and giving person." Miranda also said Caitlyn loved everything, even bugs. She told me If someone was going to kill a bug she would leave the room because the bug "had a family". They say that God takes the young because he has a plan for them. Maybe its to watch over all of us and their friends. They seemed like a great bunch of young adults. They were in the prime of their lives. And as far as Caitlyn and Blake are concerned, they were the loves of eachothers lives. Some of us never experience that as adults. I hope knowing that they were together gives some comfort to the families. RIP Caitlyn, Blake, Matt, and Jacob. U were truly loved."
"Your family continues to be in our prayers. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy. -- The Steinhoff Family"
"My sincere & deepest sympathy to all of the 4 young peoples family's.... The hurt your heats must feel, I can only imagine & it's the worst that my mind can fathom. I do not personally know any of the young people that past on the 19th, only many people that knew them... I felt compelled to tell all of you to know in your time of pain...... They are all safe in his arms, hold onto & believe that they stand next to him, safe.... Endless thoughts & prayers for all of you!!!"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Caitlyn and the entire family. I remember Caitlyn spending the night with Kaylea, and that sweet smile. Heaven just got a bit brighter. God Bless"
"I didn't know her, but I am praying for all her family and friends. May all the good memories and laughter help you find peace during this time. She was a great kid! God will watch over all of you! Carleen Nollen "
"I remember when we would walk miles to each others house and we rode horses together. :) I still remember when you ran over your cousins leg with the go cart. I miss you Caitlyn and know you will be watching over all of us. Your amazing and I love you."
"Jinny and Cody and family, Diane and Donnie, My thoughts and prayers are with you all .My heart broke when I heard of the news here in Ohio. Stay strong for each other."
"My thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this tragedy. I hope you know that we miss Caitlyn."
"I didn't know Caitlyn personally but I used to see her at El Taco and she always had a smile on her face. I was so sorry to hear about what happened and know that Caitlyn and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless"
"Ginny, its been years since we went to school together. So sorry for your tragic loss! You and your family are in my every prayer. God Bless!"
"I will miss her always smiling face,and the answer on the other end of the telephone when i need someone to talk to...You will be greatly missed Cat,love you "
"It breaks my heart to hear about the loss of the many families affected by this tragic accident. I don't know any of you personally but have children close to that age who venture out on the Mississippi here in Muscatine. I can only ask that the Lord ease your pain and please know you are in the prayers of many strangers who feel your loss."
"Joe and I are so sorry for your loss!! Our Hearts break for you and your family!! "
"My condolences to the whole Atchley family. I feel like I practically watched all the kids grow up over the years. Caitlyn will be missed. Stay Strong."
"Jeremy and I just want to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. RIP sweet Caitlyn "
"We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you to have the strength to get through this. We know how much Carah adored her sister. I am sure she will keep all those memories she has of Caitlyn close to her heart. We will be thinking of you during this difficult time."
"Jennifer would like you to know how much she loved Caitlyn-they shared many of the same interests and were alike in many ways. They were very good friends and she is going to miss her very much. As Jennifer's Mom, I knew Caitlyn as one of the "gang" and as a "Taco Mama". I always referred to her as "little" Caitlyn and remember her always smiling. This has been a hard weekend for us and I am so sad for you. Caitlyn will always be in our hearts and forever remembered. Kimm Coleman and Jennifer Parcel"
"Its so hard for me to belive that your gone and Im never going to get to hear you tell sam and blake that your going to beat them up for doing dumb stuff....I love you Caitlyn and I miss you deeply and I know that I will get to see you and blake both on day.....I love you Caitlyn and may you rest in peace "
"Caitlyn you are such a great person. Everytime we were together all we did was laugh. You always were there for me whenever I needed advice or even just someone to talk to. You were such a beautiful person and I will never forget you! Trent, Brayden and I love you so much girl"
"I am so sorry for the loss of your beauitful daughter and granddaughter. I will pray for your family. I didn,t know Caitlyn but worked with her grandmother Diane . My heart goes out to all of you. "
"I have so many memories and good things to say abut her. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Her and Blake were such a great couple. They loved each other so much. Ill miss all of you I am so sorry this had happened to you. But I'm a firm believer in God and he had bigger plans for you. I love you in ill never forget you."
"I didn't know her personnally, but remember her from Taco Casa- sweet smile- she will be missed- my prayers to the family in this trying time- May God welcome her into his arms & cherish her for the angel that she is"
"She loved the animals and was so talented. I remember her drawing on everything! My heart goes out for her family and friends. She will live on thru all of you."
"r.i.p."
"Our condolences are with you all at this sad time."
"i did not know her, but i prayed for her and i will contiue to pray for all of the family.She was definately taken too soon. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all!!!"
"I remember her sweet smile no matter who she was around, Gary ,and I will miss her dearly"
"i will miss you gurl you was soo freaking awsome to hangout with!!!! why something like this have to happen to the four coolest ppl ever:( you will always be in my prayers...R.I.P Caitlyn"