Dolores Van Oort
August 04, 2017
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Dolores Van Oort, 89, died peacefully on Friday August 4, 2017 at The Bridges of Ankeny. She was born in Sibley, IA on April 8, 1928 to Joseph and Sophia (Apel) Manlove. She graduated from Mason City High School in 1946 and from St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in 1949. She married Dwayne Van Oort on September 4, 1949. She worked as the night nurse supervisor at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Mason City and she was also a private duty nurse, which she continued after moving to Ankeny in 1967.
Dolores was an avid Chicago and Iowa Cubs fan, and regarded as the “Queen” of Principal Park, enjoying season tickets there for 43 years. She was voted I-Cubs Fan of the Year in 2006, and at age 80 she threw out the first pitch to open the 2008 season.
Dolores was known and loved throughout the community. She was a member of Vine Street Gospel Chapel, past president of the Ankeny Welcome Wagon, member of the Friendship Circle, the ILH Auxiliary, and Ankeny Federated Women’s Club, serving as its president to age 80. Dolores’s social skills served her well as Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce, and in reaching top sales for Tupperware in Central Iowa. She dearly loved attending her grandchildren’s activities, various church gatherings and community events. Faith, family and friends were dear to her heart.
Dolores is survived by her children, Steve, Terry (Cheryl) and Sherry (Steve) Gill; sister, Ava Amorin; grandchildren, Amee (Daniel) Austin, Stephanie (Bryan) Gruhlke, Sarah (Dwight) Brown, John Van Oort, Thomas Kauzlarich, Johnathan (Ashley) Kauzlarich, David Kauzlarich, Joshua (Brooke) Van Oort, Jeremy (Michelle) Van Oort, Jacob Van Oort and Anna (Cale) Kastner; great-grandchildren, Roslyn, Oliver, William, Mackenzie, Adrian, Miles, Isaac, Jackson, Savannah, Cameron, Dru, Ty, Grace, Brayden, Kennedy, Chase, Sarah, Cody and Leah along with a host of beloved family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dwayne; son, Timothy; daughter-in-law, Darlene Van Oort; and sisters, Cyrilla Rogers and Linda Johnson.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Our Lady of Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 East 1st Street, Ankeny, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Lutheran Hospital Auxiliary Education Endowment Fund, 700 E. University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50316 or Suncrest Hospice, 5000 Westown Pkwy #104, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Christina Catron
08/25/2017
She avidly supported the visual art and actively attend social events at the Ankeny Art Center. She will be greatly missed by staff and members. Our hearts and prayer go out to her family. She was always a joy to talk with. She liked a good wine too.
We are recognizing her life accomplishments and her final modest gift to support us in our mission.
I am personally so joyed to see her family carrying on her caring and her commitment-service in the community.
W. C."Bill" Hamilton
08/14/2017
Dolores Van Oort Family:
Dolores was a tireless worker with the Ankeny Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association. I had the privilege of working with her for many years. We will miss her work.
Very Sorry for your loss.
Bill Hamilton
Ned and Janice Johnston
08/13/2017
We loved Dolores and remember sitting in the row behind your family in church services. She wrote wonderful Christmas letters and we were always blessed by them. We still use the Tupperware deviled egg trays she recommended. She always had a smile and was so very caring of others. Love to all of you.
Jerry and Kathy Van Oort
08/13/2017
Steve, Terry & Sherry. My sympathy to you & your families as you mourn the loss of your mother. She was an amazing person who made an impact on many lives. She and your dad were very important to our family. I recall numerous conversations with her at family gatherings over the years. She opened her home to my family on a trip we made to visit family in Indiana. May God bless and keep you in the days ahead.
Denise Jones (Logli)
08/13/2017
Steve, Terry & Sherry,
My sympathy to you & your families as you cope with the loss of your vibrant & amazing mother. What a lady, what a life, what an inspiration & what a void she will leave, especially for all of you, but also for everyone who was blessed to have known her. I will dreadfully miss my encounters & conversations with her & forever cherish the memories of them and HER.
Judy Stammeyer
08/11/2017
I will miss visiting with your Mom and taking her to the ILH Auxiliary meetings. She always had a positive outlook.my thoughts and prayers for you.
Robert Connair
08/10/2017
I only knew Dolores from the Cubs games, but always looked forward to seeing her there. She will be missed.
My condolences to her family for their loss.
Chuck, Sara, Andrew and Evan Postma
08/10/2017
Our most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Dolores. We were deeply saddened to hear of her passing. Dolores was a very generous woman. She welcomed Andrew unconditionally on many occasions when he lived in Ankeny. He enjoyed the time she made for him. They shared a
Beth Ann Herker Schumacher
08/10/2017
Steve, Terry and Sherry,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have such fond memories of our neighborhood in Clear Lake and all of the fun we kids had between the Van Oort, Berge and Herker houses. We were quite a crew and your mom was always a part of the fun too.
May our Lord and Savior keep you wrapped in His loving arms as you travel through this difficult journey. Blessings to all of you.
Lois Johnson
08/09/2017
Dr. VanOort and Cheryl
You have my deepest sympathy. What a wonderful life your mom had and enjoyed. Prayers to get you through this difficult time.
Tony & Jeanine Caponigro
08/09/2017
With our deepest condolences to you and your family, Steve
Linda Robinson
08/09/2017
Dolores recruited me into Tupperware in the fall of 1984, we were on the same team. She was a great dealer. Funny lady. We could turn to her for a laugh anytime. RIP (Rejoice in Paradise).
Barbara McNamee
08/08/2017
Jim and I met Delores 50 years ago when they moved into our neighborhood in Ankeny and I have been a member with her in Ankeny Women's Club. She will be truly missed. She had such a happy outlook on life. Our sincere sympathy to the family.
Sharon Dallmann
08/06/2017
Dolore was the most wonderful person I have ever met. She took me under her wing when I moved here 7 years ago. She now in the wings of the angels.I love her and she will be missed by so many.She was the most deicated Cub fan I ever met. She hardly ever missed a game.
Ann Tippins
08/06/2017
Dolores was the most dedicated and generous Cub fan I have ever known. She allowed so many people to enjoy Iowa Cubs baseball by sharing her tickets. I have long inspired to be as spry and sharp as she was in her life. Coming to the ballpark will never be the same. I know God has a special place for her in Heaven.