Nora Faith Bruxvoort

January 17, 2017 - January 18, 2017

Nora Faith Bruxvoort infant daughter of Joel and Sarah Bruxvoort of Oskaloosa, was born into this world at 5:38 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Nora weighed 1lb.14 oz. and measured 12 ¼ inches. Ten hours later, she was received into the loving hands of her Heavenly Father, surrounded by her parents. Nora was cherished greatly during her ten hours on this earth and her family eagerly awaits the day they will see her again in Glory. Nora is survived by her parents, Joel and Sarah Bruxvoort (Hessing), and two siblings, Abigail and Charlie all of Oskaloosa; Nora’s paternal grandparents are Duane and Dot Bruxvoort (De Ronde) of Pella and her maternal grandparents are Dale and Deb Hessing (Van Maanen) of Oskaloosa. Nora’s paternal great grandparents include Dick and Linda Bruxvoort (Steenhoek) of Montezuma; her maternal great grandfather, Duane Van Maanen and his wife Mary of Pella. She is also survived by her paternal great-great grandmother, Anna Mae Steenhoek (Jabaai) of Pella. She will also be missed by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents, Kryn and Dorothy De Ronde (Van Weelden) and maternal great grandparents, Janice Van Maanen (Rus) along with John and Doris Hessing (Bruxvoort). A private family service will be held. Burial will be in the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Oskaloosa Christian School.