GINA MARIE DUFFY Indianola Mass of Christian Burial for Gina Marie Duffy, 46, who died Tuesday, March 27, 2012, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, March 31 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Indianola. Burial will follow in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Gina had a zest for life that she shared with her family and friends. She was kind, outgoing and generous to all. She loved to camp, boat and drink strawberry daiquiris while playing cards and other board games. While the competition could grow heated, Gina's wit and wisdom always won the day. Gina was a wonderful mother and expertly balanced family life and work. She expressed love to her four daughters with frequent "I love you's" and by taking them to numerous activities, not limited to soccer, religious ed, music lessons, softball, 4H, shopping and swimming. Gina embodied the spirit of hospitality by making her house warm, open and inviting. A wide circle of friends and unexpected guests alike could always find hot food, cold drinks and help when they needed it at the Duffy house. Gina was a wonderful cook and famous for her pumpkin bars and brownies. During the rare downtimes, Gina could be found curled up with a good book. Gina looked forward to family camping trips at Rathbun Lake with friends where they boated, feasted, and enjoyed each other's company around giant bonfires. Gina and her husband, Pat, also enjoyed vacationing in Cancun, Mexico with friends. Gina was a valued co-worker and friend at Creative Risk Solutions in Des Moines for many years. Her co-workers gave her support and encouragement through her difficult illness. Gina Marie Duffy, born in Albia, Iowa on October 11, 1965, to Leo and Bev Heyland was raised in Des Moines with her brother Mike Heyland. She graduated from Hoover High School in 1983. Gina married Patrick Duffy on April 22, 1989 at St. Theresa's Church in Des Moines. Pat and Gina's four girls, Nicole, Renae, Lindsey and Courtney, were born in Des Moines. When the girls were young they moved to their farm in Indianola. Gina is survived by her husband, Pat, her children Nicole, Renae, Lindsey and Courtney, and her brother, Mike Heyland. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Bev Heyland. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to Lymphoma Society.