Martin Pardekooper
January 11, 2008
Martin Pardekooper, Jr. 87, passed away Friday, January 11 at Wesley Acres.
Martin was born September 10, 1920 in Des Moines and was an East High School graduate. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Fifth Army Division, followed by service in the National Guard, retiring in 1963 as Captain.
He was an International Representative for the Amalgamated Meatcutters, retiring from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union in 1983. Martin was a long-time active member of Park Avenue Presbyterian Church and enjoyed playing golf during retirement.
Martin is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Teresa. He is also survived by his sons David (Dee) of Irvine, CA; Ronald (Shirley) of Iowa City; Gary (Debbie) of Johnston; and daughter Marilyn Hill (Lewis) of North Tustin, CA. Martin enjoyed his six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin Sr. and Bertha, brother Jack and sister Dorothy Roeder.
Funeral service will be held at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
Karen B. Grabeklis-Lamb
01/18/2008
Sorry to hear about your loss. I was a good friend of Marilyn, way back when. A lot of time has passed. Many losses, later, I realize the value of family and old friends. I wish you well and hope Marilyn is happy.
Karen Grabeklis
Dorothy Jane Pardekooper, Texas
01/16/2008
Dear Ronnie, David, Gary, and Marilyn,
My thoughts and preys are with all of you at this time. I am so glad that I got to see Uncle Martins when I came up 4 years ago to fix Gloria's fence. Uncle Martin was full of life and good spirits. I will always remember him that way. He did not know who I was but that's OK.
I'm sorry I could not send flowers, but the florist said they could not be delivered in time. I hope to come up to see all of you soon.
Love,
Jane