Hospers, Birdina (Mrs. Jackson) 1909-1966

HOSPERS, HILL

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke--Volunteer
Date: 6/25/2017 at 11:44:42

Source: Sioux County Capital (9-29-1966)

Birth: September 6, 1909
Death: September 22, 1966

Memorial service held Saturday for Mrs. Jackson Hospers

A memorial service for Mrs. Jackson Hospers was held in the American Reformed Church Saturday afternoon with the Reverend Fred Buseman officiating. Mr. Rodney Jiskoot of Northwestern College was organist. Interment was made in the West Lawn Cemetery of Orange City.

Mrs. Hospers passed away following open heart surgery.

Berdina Hill spent her early days at Grand Island, Nebraska. She graduated from Cleveland Institute of Music and taught viola and violin at the Conservatory of Music at Morningside College. She was also a member of the Sioux City Symphony.

In 1939 she was united in marriage to Jackson Hospers. For a number of years the couple resided in Orange City until Mr. Hospers death.

Mrs. Hospers taught at Stevens College and in more recent years entered the field of interior design in Des Moines, Iowa.

During the past few years she made her home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She generously shared her talent with her church and the public and leaves many friends in Orange City who mourn her passing.