"We were so sad to hear of Dana's passing. We have such good memories of Dana and Emma. Paul will always have a soft spot in his hear for Emma. When she was small she'd knock on our door to see if Paul could play. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. Barb and Paul Sailsbury "
In loving memory of
Dana Suzanne Denning
March 29, 1971 - November 11, 2018
Dana Suzanne Denning age 47, of Ames, Iowa passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames on Sunday November 11, 2018. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 14238 500th Ave, Ames, IA 50014. A burial will take place at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Dana was born March 29, 1971 in Ames, Iowa the daughter of Robert and Pamala Denning. She attended Ames schools graduating in 1989. She received her AA degree in Business. She worked at National Center for Animal Health in Ames as a Lead Lab tech. Dana loved animals of all kinds. She currently lived with her two great danes, Sam and Dean, whom she was very proud of. They received a lot of attention where ever she took them. Her adventures with them brought her great pleasure.
Dana enjoyed sports. As a young girl she was very proficient in roller skating and speed skating. She also played first string softball. Dana also took great pride in watching her daughter Emma, play softball for Ames High school. She sacrificed much to make sure Emma excelled at softball. It was the highlight of her life for many years. Dana enjoyed the New England Patriots football team and never missed a game.
Dana loved her family and was a big hearted, loyal friend. But the thing Dana was the most proud of was her only child, Emma. Dana felt, as every mother, that she had the most beautiful, wonderful child in the world. Emma was her life.
Dana is survived by her daughter, Emaly Denning, her mother Pam Denning and her husband, Darrell Lingelbach, her father and his wife, Bob and Debra Denning, and siblings, Christopher Denning, Deanne (Shawn) Curran, John (Anya) Denning, nieces Molly Curran, Makaylah Lane, Lauren Lane, Alexus Lethcoe, stepsiblings, Jamie Lingelbach and, Brittany Loftin, Cindy Lamb, Kevin Lewis, and Jason Lewis.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Bud and Betty Pepper, Cecil and Dorothy Denning, an uncle David Denning, and a step brother Joel Lingelbach.
Dana had a generous heart and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. Emma and Leta had so much fun together. My heart goes out to her as well. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers."
"Pam...there are absolutely no words to take away the pain and mixture of emotions you must be feeling. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Pam and Darrell, we are so sorry to hear of Dana's and Joel's passing. Please know that you are loved by us and are in our prayers. May God's grace, strength and mercy be with you both. Mike and Nancy Rickard"
"We were shocked when we heard the news of the sudden death of Dana. Death hits like the bolt of lightning,. Death has taught us how to cherish those we love dear, and how to show others how much we care. We know one thing for sure, just as sure as we are born, we all will surely die and you may not get to say good bye! Keep those whom you love close to you and always say I love you. Emma your mother was so proud of you and her eyes glistened when she spoke your name. John and Ayna so sorry for more loss in your lives. May good reach out and make you all strong. 1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. Take care. God Bless you all Ed and Robbie Meester "