VAN HOOZER, Alice (Ritchey) 1918-2020

VAN HOOZER, HILDEBRAND, RITCHEY, BRUBAKER, THOMPSON, REYNOLDS, BROWN

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 6/2/2020 at 14:31:40

Biography:

Alice Van Hoozer, 102 of Friendship Village in Waterloo, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Friendship Village of the COVID-19 virus.

She was born in Reinbeck, Iowa, on May 20, 1918, the daughter of Noah and Myrtle (Hildebrand) Ritchey.

Alice graduated from Reinbeck High School.

She married George Charles Van Hoozer on September 28, 1935 in Marshalltown; he preceded her in death on August 10, 1977.

Alice worked in sales at Q & T Pharmacy for over twelve years.

She was a member at Unity Presbyterian Church. Alice’s favorite pastime was dancing, followed closely by playing cards, Scrabble and other games. She loved the challenge of a thousand piece puzzle. She enjoyed watching and collecting birds, especially cardinals.

Survived by her daughter, Marilyn (Rick) Kacher of Ada, Michigan; son, Scott (Pam) Van Hoozer of Nikolaevsk, Alaska; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; two brothers, Harvey and Robert Ritchey; and four sisters, Ruth Brubaker, Ethel Thompson, Maxine Reynolds, and Donna Brown.

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Services:
A private family graveside service will be held

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery

Memorials:
May be directed to the family. All cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Service