Kaida Ember Hansen

Kaida Ember Hansen, 2, of Johnston, IA, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:00 PM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home in Adel, IA.

Kaida was born on June 5, 2022, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. She was a bright and vibrant soul, full of energy and laughter, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her. She brought joy to everyone’s day and was the sunshine of her mother’s life. To those who met her, she was the most precious princess to walk this earth. 

A natural leader from the start, Kaida, was the self-proclaimed CEO of Sunshine and Rainbow Corp. She held a Ph.D. in Cuteness, a Doctorate in Sass & Attitude, a bachelor’s in fine arts, a Master's in Being Stubborn, and a Diploma in Beauty. Her passions included being a member of the Princess Club, Dance Club, Barn Club, Book Club, Teddy Bear Club, Blues and Rock ‘N’ Roll Club, Snuggle Bug Club, Heart Breaker Club, and Fight Club.

Kaida will be deeply missed by her mother, Victoria May Hansen; Aunt, Elizabeth Hansen; Uncles, Zachary Hansen II, Alexander Hansen, Gabriell Hansen; grandma, Crystal Hansen and husband Zachary; great-grandma, Sheryl Manning, Ruth and husband Wayne Manning as well as numerous cousins, family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by grandma, Pam Hansen, great-grandparents Kenneth and Jackie Richter.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family to help them with the cost of the funeral expense or donate to their  GoFundMe