Eileen L. McDaid

Eileen McDaid, 48, of Mason City, passed away Aug. 22, 2015, in Mason City, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at Epiphany Parish-Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 North Adams, Mason City, with the Rev. Neil Manternach officiating.  Inurnment will be at a later date.

  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family in care of Mary (McDaid) Harris.

  Eileen McDaid was born on Aug. 19, 1967 in Mason City, the daughter of Shaun and Marilyn (Nielsen) McDaid.  Eileen graduated from Newman Catholic High School on May 26, 1985.  She attended North Central College in Fort Dodge and received her degree in massage therapy, which was inspired by her mother. She operated her own massage business in Clear Lake, before her free spirit took her to California, where she continued massage therapy. Her love of family brought her back to Mason City in 2009.    

True to her Irish heritage she had a great sense of humor; instilled in her by her native born Irish father. Eileen enjoyed spending time outdoors, except in the winter months.  Loco, her dog, was her baby.  Having quality time with family and friends was especially important to her.  She loved all sports and was a BIG fan of the Minnesota Vikings.  Eileen was known for always finding the best in everyone and loved unconditionally.

Eileen is survived by her, father, Shaun G. McDaid, of Clear Lake; five siblings, Shaun J. (Kellie) McDaid, of Faribault Minn.; Mary (Charlie) Harris, of Mason City, Rose (Ed) Kolodynski, of Cloquet, Minn., Collette (Steve) Bieber, of Clear Lake, Brian McDaid, of Clear Lake; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and one particular cousin, John Snyder, who was more like a brother.

Eileen is preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn McDaid; paternal and maternal grandparents; two aunts; and two uncles.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapels, Mason City, was in charge of arrangements.