Benita Linn (Opheim) Carriger

Benita was born February 26th, 1966, in Iowa City to Merle and Michele Opheim. She passed away, surrounded by her loving family on April 4th, 2016, in West Des Moines.

After graduating from Iowa City High School, she moved to Mason City, IA where she married Calvin Carriger (previously deceased). Upon moving to West Des Moines, where she enjoyed managing Jimmy’s All American Café for several years, she met Lou Gomez and spent the remainder of her years with him. Benita will be remembered as a warm, kind, caring and selfless person who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures.

Benita is survived by her parents, sister Bry Opheim, brother Blaine Opheim and his wife Tia Perez, two nieces Everly and Josie Opheim, as well as, many uncles, aunts and cousins.

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