Margaret Ruth Pardekooper
August 19, 2011
Margaret Ruth Pardekooper, 86, passed away August 19, 2011 at Taylor House Hospice. She was born May 26, 1925 in Des Moines to Floyd and Ethel Esty. She lived on the east side of Des Moines for most of her life and attended East High. Margaret Ruth married Charles J. Pardekooper in 1942 and traveled around with him while he served in the U.S. Navy. She also was a member of the Eastern Star since the late 1950s. She worked as a switchboard operator, enjoyed old country western music, and played the organ and guitar. She particularly loved spending time with her grandchildren, as they would go to garage sales and go out to eat together.
Margaret Ruth is survived by her loving husband, Charles J.; children, James (Pat) Pardekooper and Judith (Ron) Sanders; grandchildren, Roxanne, Pamela, Aaron, and Ronnell; great-grandchildren, Jacob, Sean, Ian, Laura, Cory, and Lucas. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Dorothy, Virginia, and Dale; and grandson, Dennis.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines with burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Family will greet friends two hours prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Margaret Ruth.
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Johnson Family
08/30/2011
we will miss her my children used to call Ruth the lady in the fence and cookie lady. Such a sweet woman with a big heart!
Ron Pardekooper
08/25/2011
Uncle Jr, Jim, Judy & families:
Please accept my sincerest condolences at this time of great loss to each of you.
Ron
Jared and Kandace Faidley
08/24/2011
Charlie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Ruth was a grandma to me, even though I was just the neighbor kid from up the road. Some of my earliest memories are of going to garage sales with her and my mom, and eating enormous cinnamon rolls at Mason's cafe in Newton. I'm sorry we won't be there on Thursday, but know that our thoughts are with you here in Minnesota.
Jon Robinson
08/24/2011
Charlie
It's great that you and Margaret had many years together. I always thought that the two of you were very lucky to have found one another. I know you will miss her. I hope you are well and that things are going better than can be expected.
Jon Robinson - Skill Center & DMACC
Shelly Farnsworth
08/23/2011
judy and family , so sorry for your loss :( i remember your mother when i was younger and she was a very sweet lady ,so sorry for your loss. peace be with you and your family. Love Shelly Farnsworth @ family