Ina K Breeden

Ina "Tumi" Kaltume Breeden, 87, of Gowrie, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her home on September 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Ina was born on April 26, 1939, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Charlie and Minnie Bodady. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School, where she was an athletic captain. Ina drove the school bus for Prairie Valley Community Schools for 17 years. She was dedicated to the Bobby L's Premium BBQ Sauce business that the family built.

On June 22, 1957, Ina was united in marriage to Robert Breeden in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Together, they shared 69 years of marriage, building a life filled with faith, family, laughter, and love.

Ina's life was defined by her deep faith in Jesus Christ, her devotion to her family, and her unwavering strength through life's joys and challenges. She read her Bible every day and was a true prayer warrior, faithfully praying for her family and the people she loved. Her great laughter and love for life brought joy to those around her.

Ina had many talents and interests. She loved singing, painting, and playing the piano and guitar. She especially loved Christmas and the joy and traditions that came with the season. Above all, she treasured her family and was especially proud of and delighted by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ina is survived by her husband, Robert Breeden; their children, Rob Breeden, Rick (Chris) Breeden, Sam Breeden, Ed (Sarah) Breeden, Joe (Linda) Breeden, Katie (Chris) Pliner, and Krisi (Andy) Lautner; her grandchildren, Matt Breeden, Amye (Travis) Shivers, Shawna Heikens, Dylan Breeden, Isaiah Breeden, Cortney Breeden, Allie (Kyree) Sampson, Trent (Brittani) Breeden, Haylee (Will) White, Brady Pliner, Alex (Emma) Pliner, Ethan Pliner, Brooke (Klae) Robeson, and John (Lindsay) Lautner; 16 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Allen Bodady.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Minnie Bodady; her granddaughters, Kimberly Breeden and Kelsey Breeden; and her sisters, Elizabeth Dewey and Mariam Robbins.

Ina leaves behind a legacy of faith which included witnessing to others of Christs love and salvation; love, laughter, strength, and devotion to family. Her prayers, music, laughter, and love will continue to live on in the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished by her family and all who knew her.

Private family services will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Laufersweiler Palmer & Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie. Pastor Dale Harlow will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Gowrie Township Cemetery.

Flowers may be sent to Laufersweiler Palmer and Sons Funeral Home in Gowrie, Iowa, in Ina's memory.

Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.