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The Life of KATHLEEN MARIE RUBINO

Kathleen Rubino, 86, passed away Monday, January 14, 2013, at Luther Park in Des Moines. She was born August 5, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Graydon and Neomia (Houts) Murphy. Pat was raised in Maine and Michigan along with her half brother, Bob, later moving to Tacoma to assist in the WWII effort at a Boeing Plant (“Rosie the Riveter”). She has been a resident of Des Moines since 1953 where she raised her three children. Pat worked as a teacher associate at Park Avenue Elementary and was a payroll clerk for the Des Moines Public Schools. Most recently she was a resident at Luther Park where she volunteered at their store. Pat taught and played piano, and enjoyed painting, quilting, sewing, and embroidery. She was well known for her handcrafted embroidery cards that many were able to enjoy. Pat also liked to travel, learn about history, go swimming, watch baseball games, cook, bake pumpkin pies, and play cards, especially the game hand and foot. Her special joy came from attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and activities, and spending time with close friends. She was a woman of faith and an active member of Union Park Baptist Church. Pat was involved in Sunday school, Bible studies, and the quilting group at church. She will be remembered as a tenacious, strong, and independent woman. Above all, she cherished her family and enjoyed spending time with them on birthdays and holidays. Pat is survived by her children, Dr. Michael (Nancy) Rubino of Greenfield, IN, Patrice (Geary) Messerschmidt of Des Moines, and Vince (Lorrie Campbell) Rubino of Winterset; and grandchildren, Kari (Jon) Messerschmidt-Rogers, Kyle Messerschmidt, and Kacy Messerschmidt. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her special aunt and uncle, Marie and Lewis Preston. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2013, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Food Bank of Iowa in loving memory of Kathleen.

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