The Life of VIRGINIA FERN GOMEZ
Virginia Gomez, 83, passed away on September 26, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born in Perry, Iowa, on October 3, 1932, the daughter of Edward and Carrie Caldwell.
Virginia had a passion for writing and was a member of the Iowa Poetry Association as well as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Virginia enjoyed entertaining family and friends, dressing up in costumes for any and all holidays, and bringing laughter to a room. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Virginia is survived by her daughters, Carol Bemisdarfer, Shirley (Dennis) Miner and Diane (Larry) Canady; five grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild; siblings, Josephine Lancaster and Willis Caldwell; special granddaughter, Michele Hubby and her daughter, Pypre. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; and several siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. also at the funeral home.
Virginia had a passion for writing and was a member of the Iowa Poetry Association as well as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Virginia enjoyed entertaining family and friends, dressing up in costumes for any and all holidays, and bringing laughter to a room. She also enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Virginia is survived by her daughters, Carol Bemisdarfer, Shirley (Dennis) Miner and Diane (Larry) Canady; five grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild; siblings, Josephine Lancaster and Willis Caldwell; special granddaughter, Michele Hubby and her daughter, Pypre. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carl; and several siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. also at the funeral home.