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
SHELLEY MCCROSKEY says:
April 18, 2007
Linda and John and dear family,
Brad and I are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Rachelle. I pray that all of your sweet memories comfort you during these darkest times. We love our dear memories of Rachelle and of you, and will treasure them. God bless you and bring you His peace.
Lovingly, Shelley McCroskey
The Davies Family says:
April 18, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are all with you.This is a loss too profound to comprehend. We will always remember Rachelle’s gentleness and graceful ways. She was a delight as a youngster, and an elegant and beautiful young woman. Bless you all; may God’s grace sustain you.
Lovingly,
Jackie, Ron, Christy and Kelly
Annette, Mark, & Dick says:
April 19, 2007
John, Linda, Brad, Charleen, and family,
We’ll miss Rachelle so much. Her smile and kindness will always live on in our memories.
Love, Annette, Mark, & Dick
Christian Vanderslice says:
April 19, 2007
Dear Rachelle, Thanks for making Boyd and me feel so welcome whenever we came to visit. You were always so nice to us. God bless you. Christian & Boyd
Craig and Sue Bambrough says:
April 19, 2007
Dear John and Linda,
Sue and I send our heartfelt condolences for your loss. It is very difficult to believe that someone with as much life and energy as Rachelle is gone. She was a beautiful child. We mourn for your loss and will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Love,
Craig & Sue