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Eileen Aossey
Eileen Aossey
Cedar Rapids
Eileen Aossey passed away peacefully surrounded by her four children on Jan. 21, 2023. She was born on Jan. 3, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa. She met the love of her life, David, before he served in the Korean War, and they wrote to each other during his entire service. After the War, they were married in 1953, and they raised four children. Eileen was a devoted wife and mother who loved her family. She always opened their home to family and friends who felt welcomed and loved. Along with raising her four children, Eileen worked at Rockwell Collins for more than 40 years. She loved her time working at Rockwell Collins and developed many friends.
Eileen was known by her family and friends to be kind and loving, often described as a second mother. She was generous and instilled in her children the importance of helping others. Over the years, Eileen applied her compassion and strong skills to volunteering with International Medical Corps.
Eileen was preceded in death by her husband David; parents, Alex and Ghalie Nassed; brother, Sam Nassed; and sister, Naomi Allner.
She is survived by her four children, Sam (Tammy) Aossey, Nancy Aossey (Bill Sundblad), Linda Aossey and Mona Aossey; two sisters, Alya (James) Aossey and Lila (Jim) Gage; three grandchildren, Christine, Tiffany and Sam; five great-grandchildren, Jordan, Riley, Aniston, Macklyn and Grace; one great-great granddaughter, Emerson; as well as many nieces and nephews.
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, visitation will begin at 10 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m. at Brosh Chapel, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IS 52404. Lunch will be served following the services and burial at Brosh Chapel in The Avacentre.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Eileen Aossey to International Medical Corps, 12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1500 Los Angeles, CA 90025 or at internationalmedicalcorps.org.
We are grateful for the longtime care and compassion our mom received by Dr. Mary Anne Nelson and for the caring staff at Mercy Medical Center, St. Luke’s Transitional Care Center, Cottage Grove Place and St. Croix Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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