Rachelle Lynn Iest
September 08, 1978 - April 12, 2007
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Rachelle Lynn Iest
September 08, 1978 - April 12, 2007
Obituary
Rachelle Lynn Iest, 28, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on April 12, 2007, from complications of pulmonary hypertension. She was born on September 8, 1978 in Northridge, CA and lived most of her life in Mission Viejo. She attended local schools and graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School in 1996 and the University of Kansas in 2001 with a BGS in Sociology.
Following graduation, Rachelle worked with Family Solutions, Inc. for three years as a child care worker and group home administrator and for the last two years as a buyer with Amest Corporation. She was
a gymnast, diver, and high school and collegiate cheerleader.She loved helping others and was involved in many charitable causes. Rachelle is survived by her parents, John and Linda Iest, of Mission Viejo, a sister Charleen York Tim of Bay City, TX., two nephews, Adrian and Tyler York, and a brother Bradley Iest of Portland, OR. She also leaves her grandfather, Rudolph Iest of Fresno, CA., as well as 6 aunts, 6 uncles, 17 cousins, 2 great uncles, and 4 great aunts. Memorial donations may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, www.phassociation.org.
Rachelle’s beautiful smile, joy of life, and warm, infectious laugh will never be forgotten
30 responses to Rachelle Lynn Iest
Rafael Cervantes says:
April 17, 2007
Ever since I met her, she was allways full of joy, there was never an indication of what she was going through, her courage was exemplary, we will miss her smile.
Our most sincere condolences to John and Linda.
Rafael & Rosa Cervantes
Stephanie Wagner says:
April 17, 2007
Rachelle,
You are in our thoughts and prayers and may you find peace with God. We are fortunate to have crossed paths with you and to have known you.
With Love,
Steve & Stephanie Wagner
Susan Hawley says:
April 17, 2007
Heather and Susan Hawley remember Rachelle and all the fun times in NCL…our thoughts and prayers are with Rachelle, and her family. May God Bless you all.
Tracy & Justin Stiegler says:
April 17, 2007
Rachelle,
I will think of you and your family often in my prayers. I have nothing but the best memories of you in our years together in NCL, and they are now ever so cherished in my heart.
With fondness –
Tracy McCroskey Stiegler
Catherine Livits says:
April 18, 2007
My sympathies are with you during this difficult time.