Vickie Lynn Avila

Vickie Lynn Avila, 70, of Des Moines, IA, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025.

She was born on July 6th, 1955, in Des Moines to Donald Hill and Edna Mowery. Vickie lived a full and joyful life. Her happiest of times were spent with friends, family, and loved ones on any occasion.

She shared 41 wonderful years with Jesus Avila. Merging their lives, they built a loving family, including six children: Dennis Kline, Daniel Kline, Susana Ontiveros, Damian Avila, Armida Avila, and Maria Harrington; eighteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Vickie was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and three grandchildren.

Vickie will be remembered for her love of holidays spent with family, her ability to read an entire novel in a day, and her variety of collectibles. She loved playing cards and a good family game night. She will be greatly missed.

A visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 722 South Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, from 4-6 pm. Family and friends are invited to share memories and celebrate Vickie’s life. A celebration of life graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

 Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high
There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true

Someday I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?

If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?

Over the Rainbow, Judy Garland, 1939

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