![]() ![]() Noreen & John VandeWeerd of Orange City, IAĭustin (Megan) VandeWeerd of Rural Hall, NC Stephanie (Barry) Postma, Harrogate, YKS, England She is survived by her 4 daughters and their families: Geri is rejoicing in glory that she can now hear perfectly. On May 10, 2023, she entered into eternal rest at the age of 94. Playing UNO with the grandchildren was a highlight, and in her later years Geri loved playing Rummikub every chance she could. They were a great comfort to her after Ed died. She loved to sing with her whole heart and remembered all the verses to many hymns and songs. Geri and Ed enjoyed camping together at Lake Okoboji with relatives and traveling to Texas and Arizona in winter. In her younger years, Geri often spent time visiting her elderly aunts, cousins, and widows from the church. She was a wonderful cook and was family famous for her pot roast, mashed potatoes with gravy, chocolate chip cookies, angel food cake and huge spread of holiday food. Geri loved to collect antiques and quilts and took great care in decorating her home. She had a green thumb and her geraniums and African violets especially thrived. Geri enjoyed gardening and keeping a flower garden most of her life. Geri and Ed were charter members of Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Rock Valley. Later, she continued to serve the community with her excellent customer service at a variety of Rock Valley businesses.Įd passed away in June of 1997 Geri continued to live in Rock Valley through her retirement, and most recently was a resident at Riverview Ridge Assisted Living. Geri ran a card and bookstore in her home for many years, later moving the business ‘Cards and Yards’ downtown, which was co-owned/operated with Gene and Nella Driesen. They lived on a farm near Hawarden, Iowa for a short time, and then in Rock Valley, where they raised four daughters, and a son who passed away at 18 months. On December 15, 1948, she was united in marriage with Edward Klomp, the love of her life. in Michigan, while living with her sister Henrietta. As a teen she worked as a housekeeper and at Fanny Farmer Candy Co. Geri grew up on farms near Hull and Rock Valley, Iowa and attended a country school. Geraldine “Geri” Annetta Van Sloten was born on September 4, 1928, to John and Nettie (Van Maanen) Van Sloten in Hull, Iowa. Burial will be held at Valley View Cemetery of Rock Valley. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 9:00-10:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Porter Funeral Home of Rock Valley. Rock Valley, IA: Geraldine “Geri” Klomp, 94, of Rock Valley, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Hegg Health Center in Rock Valley. ![]()
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