Dorothy Joan Van Klaveren

April 17, 1929 - February 16, 2017

Dorothy Joan Van Klaveren, 87, of Oskaloosa died Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa. She was born April 17, 1929 in Marshalltown, the daughter of William and Jennie Cooley. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the Class of 1947. On December 29, 1948, Dorothy was married to Clyde Eugene Van Klaveren of Oskaloosa. Dorothy worked as the Office Manager of Alsop's Department Stores for 30 years, until her retirement. Dorothy was a member of the Good News Chapel and Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary. Her hobbies included reading books, playing the guitar, she loved angels and fishing with her grandsons. Dorothy also enjoyed her flower gardens, watching the clouds, her grandson's races and sports. Her family includes her husband of 68 years; Clyde Van Klaveren of Oskaloosa; a son, Paul (Maryagnes) Van Klaveren of Harbor Springs, MI: and a daughter, Vickie (Marvin) Van Der Wal of Oskaloosa; four grandchildren: Amanda (Doug) Fredericks, Renee (Lucas) Momrik, Curtis (Jeanna) Van Der Wal and Cory Van Der Wal. She is also survived by six greatgrandchildren: Barak and Easton Momrik, Connor, Cole, Hayden and Brecken Van Der Wal; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Shirley Hartwell and Maxine Halverson; and a brother John (Bud) Cooley. As was her wish, Dorothy’s body has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at Bates Funeral Chapel on March 5, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 5, 2017, from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel. Burial of her cremated remains will be in the Forest Cemetery at a later date. Many thanks to Northern Mahaska Specialty Care for their compassion for Dorothy all these years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Care Initiative Hospice, 4 S. Main Street, Albia, IA 52531