Gertrude Manson
March 11, 2015
Gertrude Manson, 94, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Regency Care Center in Norwalk.
Born January 1, 1921, Grietje Brinkman in Ogilvie, Minnesota to Cornelius and Alberdina Brinkman, she moved to Iowa at the age of 2. Upon starting school, she was made to change her Dutch given name of Grietje to Gertrude. She had lived in the Des Moines area since 1945 and was a member of Clifton Heights Presbyterian Church and Eastern Star Chapter 89. Gertrude stayed “29”, as she always said, “age is mind over matter and if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”
Gertrude is survived by her children, David (Jackie) Manson and Barbara (Steve) Gordon; grandchildren, Jonathan (Jenna) Manson and Jennifer (Dan) Beukelman; and great-grandchildren, Tori, David, Kaiden, Jada and Elaina.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Manson and her four brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street followed by burial at the Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
LuAnn Olson Hoxeng
03/14/2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Gertie was loved by all. I am crying as I write this remembering so many happy memories that revolve around her loving on us as kids. I bet she's in heaven singing praises and laughing, and holding a heavenly child on her lap. She will be missed on earth, but we are so thankful she is going strong in heaven with our Heavenly Father.
Richard Brinkman
03/13/2015
I am very sorry for your loss. Her smile and the sound of her voice will be with me forever.
Mary Hicks
03/13/2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. My dear dear little friend was just waiting for her Lord to take her home. My Gertie was such a beautiful Christian lady and my dear friend. When Ron and I seen her a couple of weeks ago she was on her way to get her hair done,but had time to give us a kiss and a hug. She will be so missed. If you would like an eastern star service please let me know. 5152630918
Our love to your family