Isabelle (Brooks) Hillis (1928-2013)
HILLIS, BROOKS, OWENSON, HORAN
Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 9/21/2013 at 23:34:36
Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.
Isabelle Hillis was born January 25, 1928 on the farmstead in Fernald, Iowa. She graduated from Milford Township and worked at the Iowa State Extension, until meeting her husband of 50 years, Donald Hillis. She retired from Graphic Forms in Nevada, Iowa in 1989.
Isabelle was a long time member of Grace United Methodist Church. She enjoyed fishing with Don, reading novels, family activities and loved spending time with her friends.
Isabelle passed away August 24, 2013 at St. Luke’s Hospice Care in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by her two daughters, Barbara and Pamela.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (David) Owenson and Pamela Horan. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Jeff (Haley) Owenson, Michael Horan, Megan Horan, Donald Hillis, David (Ashley) Hillis, Rebecca Hillis, and Sarah Hillis; granddaughter-in-law, Laura Owenson; six great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Ryan, Brett, Mia, Rylee and Gabrielle; her nephews and nieces; and one sister-in-law, Margaret Brooks.
Isabelle is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; her son, Roger; her grandson, Jason; her parents, David and Jenny Brooks; four brothers, Lester, Virgil, Mervin and La Vern; and two sisters, Genevieve and Virginia.
The family wants to thank the Hiawatha Care Center Staff, St. Luke’s Hospital, the nursing staff on 5 East, and the St. Luke’s Hospice Staff. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Mary Anne Nelson for her loving care and support. Bless you all.
AUG 28 Funeral Service 01:00PM - 01:45PM
Grace United Methodist Church
624 Elm Ave
Story City, IA, US, 50248AUG 28 Graveside Service 02:00PM - 02:15PM
Gilbert Cemetery
16555 530th Ave.
Gilbert, IA, US, 50105
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