Geraldee "Jerry" Van Houten

Geraldee “Jerry” Van Houten, 83, was born in Columbus, North Dakota on December 21, 1936, to Harold and Maye Fenster. She passed away on February 13, 2020.

Jerry retired from Maytag after 21 and a half years of faithful service. She also worked at Home InstaCare as a caregiver for Alzheimer’s patients. Jerry enjoyed bowling and camping in her younger years. She enjoyed making quilts, especially ones for each of her grandchildren. Jerry was an Avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed gambling at the casinos. But above all else, she treasured her time spent with her family.

Jerry is survived by her children; Debbie (Steve) Carter, Don (Lisa) Van Houten and Bobbie Jean Pruismann; grandchildren, Shannon Pruismann, Mike Carter, Joleen, Nick, Kris, Nitasha, Josi and 6 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert; son in law, Jeff Pruismann; sister, Bobbie Bredahl and brother, John Fenster.

Celebration of life graveside will be held 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2020 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to her family.

Online condolences may be expressed at :
www.HamiltonsHuneralHome.com.

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