Robert "Bob" Van Blaricum

Robert Van Blaricum, 64, passed away on January 27, 2021 at Iowa Methodist Critical Care.

Bob was born May 22, 1956 in Des Moines to Charles and Delores Van Blaricum.

He was a very honest and loyal gentleman. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. Bob lived life to the fullest and wasn’t afraid to try new things.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Zeta; daughters, Tanda Van Blaricum and Miranda Van Blaricum; grandchildren, Destiny, Eternity, Guy, Tiffany, Katelyn, and Jason; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Elana, Avery, Karter, and Estella; siblings, Charles, Peggy (Stoney) Heckadon, and Tom (Kim); and sister-in-law, Linda.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Doug.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:00 am also at the funeral home. The family respectfully asks that all guests wear a mask and social distance.

Memorial contributions can be made directly to the John Stoddard Cancer Center or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of Bob.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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