Esther Viola DeHaan, 89, of West Des Moines, formerly of Sioux City, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at her residence.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. Additional services will be this coming spring at Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City. Condolences may be sent online to christysmith.com.
Esther was born June 19, 1920, in Sioux City, the daughter of Thorval and Mattie (Grute) Rudd. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from East High School.
She was married to Jacob DeHaan on Dec. 8, 1940. Jacob died in December 1971. She worked for Purina, Nutra-Flo and for Lutheran Social Services in Sioux City. In 2002, she moved to West Des Moines to be closer to her children.
She was a lifetime member of Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City and was active in many church organizations. She was a devout Christian and was loved by all who knew her. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and a member of the Scandinavian Society.
Esther is survived by her children, Deanna McIntyre, Doug (Virginia) DeHaan and Mark (May) DeHaan, all of West Des Moines; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Jensen of Colorado Springs, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; and a brother, Arnold.
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Update 5/6/2022: 8 Grandchildren: Darrin McIntyre, Berk (Kim) McIntyre, Dawn (Michael) Miano, Tiffini (Steve) Garman, Tyler DeHaan, Shannon DeHaan, Ryan (Elizabeth) DeHaan, Thomas McKern. 13 Great-Grandchildren: John McIntyre, Justin (Carrie) McIntyre, Joshua McIntyre, Amanda (Colby) Rainey, Kristen (Tyler) Smith, Madison Miano, Cora Garman, MaKenna Pauley, Carter Pauley, Sayla DeHaan, Mia DeHaan, Sawyer DeHaan, Finn DeHaan. 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren: Braeden Rainey, Emery Rainey, Caden Smith, Carter Smith, Adley Ann Smith.
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Whispers from Heaven
They say that life is fleeting, I know that this is true. I left this world so quickly with no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me, your tears fall ever light. The pillow where you lay your head is wet with them at night.
I know your heart is hurting. The words we left, unsaid. I love you's left unspoken, are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried, that served to make you whole. Remains to make you stronger within your grieving soul.
For you see, while you were weeping on the day I passed away, at the gravesite near the flowers where my loved ones knelt to pray.
An angel came to see me; she took me by the hand. She led me to a kingdom in a very distant land.
As I look down from Heaven, and see you standing there. Your heart so ever burdened with more weight than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort, I long to give you peace. I long to hold you closely, cause all your tears to cease.
The joy I've found in Heaven, goes far beyond compare. The love that's so elusive, can be found here everywhere.
The light is softly shining, there's no storm clouds here or rain. There's no tear drops found in heaven, there's no suffering, there's no pain.
You needn't be so troubled, stay close to God and pray. That someday we'll be together, one bright and glorious day.
So my love, you shouldn't question, my dear you need not cry. I've gone to be with Jesus, I really didn't die.
Author: Marilyn Ferguson
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Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. Additional services will be this coming spring at Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City. Condolences may be sent online to christysmith.com.
Esther was born June 19, 1920, in Sioux City, the daughter of Thorval and Mattie (Grute) Rudd. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from East High School.
She was married to Jacob DeHaan on Dec. 8, 1940. Jacob died in December 1971. She worked for Purina, Nutra-Flo and for Lutheran Social Services in Sioux City. In 2002, she moved to West Des Moines to be closer to her children.
She was a lifetime member of Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City and was active in many church organizations. She was a devout Christian and was loved by all who knew her. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and a member of the Scandinavian Society.
Esther is survived by her children, Deanna McIntyre, Doug (Virginia) DeHaan and Mark (May) DeHaan, all of West Des Moines; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Jensen of Colorado Springs, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; and a brother, Arnold.
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Update 5/6/2022: 8 Grandchildren: Darrin McIntyre, Berk (Kim) McIntyre, Dawn (Michael) Miano, Tiffini (Steve) Garman, Tyler DeHaan, Shannon DeHaan, Ryan (Elizabeth) DeHaan, Thomas McKern. 13 Great-Grandchildren: John McIntyre, Justin (Carrie) McIntyre, Joshua McIntyre, Amanda (Colby) Rainey, Kristen (Tyler) Smith, Madison Miano, Cora Garman, MaKenna Pauley, Carter Pauley, Sayla DeHaan, Mia DeHaan, Sawyer DeHaan, Finn DeHaan. 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren: Braeden Rainey, Emery Rainey, Caden Smith, Carter Smith, Adley Ann Smith.
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Whispers from Heaven
They say that life is fleeting, I know that this is true. I left this world so quickly with no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me, your tears fall ever light. The pillow where you lay your head is wet with them at night.
I know your heart is hurting. The words we left, unsaid. I love you's left unspoken, are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried, that served to make you whole. Remains to make you stronger within your grieving soul.
For you see, while you were weeping on the day I passed away, at the gravesite near the flowers where my loved ones knelt to pray.
An angel came to see me; she took me by the hand. She led me to a kingdom in a very distant land.
As I look down from Heaven, and see you standing there. Your heart so ever burdened with more weight than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort, I long to give you peace. I long to hold you closely, cause all your tears to cease.
The joy I've found in Heaven, goes far beyond compare. The love that's so elusive, can be found here everywhere.
The light is softly shining, there's no storm clouds here or rain. There's no tear drops found in heaven, there's no suffering, there's no pain.
You needn't be so troubled, stay close to God and pray. That someday we'll be together, one bright and glorious day.
So my love, you shouldn't question, my dear you need not cry. I've gone to be with Jesus, I really didn't die.
Author: Marilyn Ferguson
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Esther Viola DeHaan, 89, of West Des Moines, formerly of Sioux City, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at her residence.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. Additional services will be this coming spring at Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City. Condolences may be sent online to christysmith.com.
Esther was born June 19, 1920, in Sioux City, the daughter of Thorval and Mattie (Grute) Rudd. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from East High School.
She was married to Jacob DeHaan on Dec. 8, 1940. Jacob died in December 1971. She worked for Purina, Nutra-Flo and for Lutheran Social Services in Sioux City. In 2002, she moved to West Des Moines to be closer to her children.
She was a lifetime member of Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City and was active in many church organizations. She was a devout Christian and was loved by all who knew her. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and a member of the Scandinavian Society.
Esther is survived by her children, Deanna McIntyre, Doug (Virginia) DeHaan and Mark (May) DeHaan, all of West Des Moines; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Jensen of Colorado Springs, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; and a brother, Arnold.
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Update 5/6/2022: 8 Grandchildren: Darrin McIntyre, Berk (Kim) McIntyre, Dawn (Michael) Miano, Tiffini (Steve) Garman, Tyler DeHaan, Shannon DeHaan, Ryan (Elizabeth) DeHaan, Thomas McKern. 13 Great-Grandchildren: John McIntyre, Justin (Carrie) McIntyre, Joshua McIntyre, Amanda (Colby) Rainey, Kristen (Tyler) Smith, Madison Miano, Cora Garman, MaKenna Pauley, Carter Pauley, Sayla DeHaan, Mia DeHaan, Sawyer DeHaan, Finn DeHaan. 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren: Braeden Rainey, Emery Rainey, Caden Smith, Carter Smith, Adley Ann Smith.
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Whispers from Heaven
They say that life is fleeting, I know that this is true. I left this world so quickly with no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me, your tears fall ever light. The pillow where you lay your head is wet with them at night.
I know your heart is hurting. The words we left, unsaid. I love you's left unspoken, are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried, that served to make you whole. Remains to make you stronger within your grieving soul.
For you see, while you were weeping on the day I passed away, at the gravesite near the flowers where my loved ones knelt to pray.
An angel came to see me; she took me by the hand. She led me to a kingdom in a very distant land.
As I look down from Heaven, and see you standing there. Your heart so ever burdened with more weight than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort, I long to give you peace. I long to hold you closely, cause all your tears to cease.
The joy I've found in Heaven, goes far beyond compare. The love that's so elusive, can be found here everywhere.
The light is softly shining, there's no storm clouds here or rain. There's no tear drops found in heaven, there's no suffering, there's no pain.
You needn't be so troubled, stay close to God and pray. That someday we'll be together, one bright and glorious day.
So my love, you shouldn't question, my dear you need not cry. I've gone to be with Jesus, I really didn't die.
Author: Marilyn Ferguson
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Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines. Additional services will be this coming spring at Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City. Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City. Condolences may be sent online to christysmith.com.
Esther was born June 19, 1920, in Sioux City, the daughter of Thorval and Mattie (Grute) Rudd. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from East High School.
She was married to Jacob DeHaan on Dec. 8, 1940. Jacob died in December 1971. She worked for Purina, Nutra-Flo and for Lutheran Social Services in Sioux City. In 2002, she moved to West Des Moines to be closer to her children.
She was a lifetime member of Morningside Lutheran Church in Sioux City and was active in many church organizations. She was a devout Christian and was loved by all who knew her. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and a member of the Scandinavian Society.
Esther is survived by her children, Deanna McIntyre, Doug (Virginia) DeHaan and Mark (May) DeHaan, all of West Des Moines; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lillian Jensen of Colorado Springs, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; and a brother, Arnold.
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Update 5/6/2022: 8 Grandchildren: Darrin McIntyre, Berk (Kim) McIntyre, Dawn (Michael) Miano, Tiffini (Steve) Garman, Tyler DeHaan, Shannon DeHaan, Ryan (Elizabeth) DeHaan, Thomas McKern. 13 Great-Grandchildren: John McIntyre, Justin (Carrie) McIntyre, Joshua McIntyre, Amanda (Colby) Rainey, Kristen (Tyler) Smith, Madison Miano, Cora Garman, MaKenna Pauley, Carter Pauley, Sayla DeHaan, Mia DeHaan, Sawyer DeHaan, Finn DeHaan. 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren: Braeden Rainey, Emery Rainey, Caden Smith, Carter Smith, Adley Ann Smith.
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Whispers from Heaven
They say that life is fleeting, I know that this is true. I left this world so quickly with no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me, your tears fall ever light. The pillow where you lay your head is wet with them at night.
I know your heart is hurting. The words we left, unsaid. I love you's left unspoken, are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried, that served to make you whole. Remains to make you stronger within your grieving soul.
For you see, while you were weeping on the day I passed away, at the gravesite near the flowers where my loved ones knelt to pray.
An angel came to see me; she took me by the hand. She led me to a kingdom in a very distant land.
As I look down from Heaven, and see you standing there. Your heart so ever burdened with more weight than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort, I long to give you peace. I long to hold you closely, cause all your tears to cease.
The joy I've found in Heaven, goes far beyond compare. The love that's so elusive, can be found here everywhere.
The light is softly shining, there's no storm clouds here or rain. There's no tear drops found in heaven, there's no suffering, there's no pain.
You needn't be so troubled, stay close to God and pray. That someday we'll be together, one bright and glorious day.
So my love, you shouldn't question, my dear you need not cry. I've gone to be with Jesus, I really didn't die.
Author: Marilyn Ferguson
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