Mindy Lynn Prine of Des Moines passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, she was 53 years old.
Mindy was born Mindy Lynn Brown on May 18th, 1971, to Kathy and Richard Brown. Mindy's childhood was spent in Granger, Iowa until 1985 when her family moved to the Saydel School District. Mindy would later graduate from Saydel in 1989.
At the age of 14, Mindy met a 16-year-old Scott Prine, Mindy and Scott became high-school sweethearts, and the two would marry in 1989. The couple would welcome three children who became their entire world, Jill, Mike, and Maddie.
Mindy's career path included working at Earl May Garden Center, bus driver for the Saydel School District, administrative assistant for Allergy, Asthma, and Sinus Center. In 2014, Mindy created a new career when she started her own business which she operated herself, Mindys Cleaning.
Mindy was a ray of sunshine to everyone she encountered; she would go out of her way to get you to smile, laugh, and feel welcome. The simple things in life are what Mindy cherished most, such as working in her garden, laying out in the sun, taking care of her home, and enjoying a nice cold beer after work. Most of all, Mindy loved spending time with her children, and her beloved fur baby, Dolly.
Mindy is survived by her children, Jill Prine, Micheal (Keith) Prine, Madeline Prine, fur Baby Dolly; Mother, Kathy Geneser; siblings Lisa (Ray) Darville, Jason Brown, Caroline Brown; Nieces and Nephews Natalie Brown, Nykolas Brown, Olivia Jorgensen, and many close friends, and extended family.
Proceeded in death by Maternal Grandparents, Anne and Robert Sanford; Paternal Grandparents, Robert and Maytie Brown; Father, Richard Brown; Stepfather, Greg Geneser; Sister, Kristi Geneser; and best friend Scott Prine.
The family will be planning a celebration to honor the life and memory of Mindy for a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent via Venmo, at @MemorialForMindy, or to 4020 North Union Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.