Corrie Georgene VanDeest
Tom very sorry to read of your mothers passing. My deepest sympathies to your family. We were very fortunate to have such great parents. I have wonderful memories of both your mom and dad. I can not attend the funeral, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Hanover
Marion
IA
Tim & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. God Bless, Your friends at Northwest Airlines
Your friends at NWA
cedar rapids
IA
so saddened to hear of mrs. van deest's passing.such a magnificent lady and very gracious to everyone.tom, paula and sarah my thoughts and prayers are with you in this somber time. larry carroll
larry carroll
cedar rapids
IA
I am sad to learn of Corrie's death. It means another of Roosevelt's "old guard" is gone. I enjoyed knowing both Van and Corrie over the many years that I taught at Roosevelt. My thoughts and sympathy are with the family. Suzanne Snyder
Suzanne Snyder
Belle Plaine
IA
Our friendship began in the Thrift Shop at First Presbyterian Church and over the years grew to unmeasurable love and admiration. Corrie and I shared many precious moments together and always she made me feel that I was contributing to the well being of others. Her love of music was evident when she shared her collection of sheet music with me.I had no formal music training but she praised me for what I do know and that was how she was. She was wonderful to me and I did what I could to let her know I cared for her. A friend like Corrie was God sent and may God be praised for sending her my way. She instilled in her family strong faith and courage and that courage will carry you on.
Val Thompson
Cedar Rapids
IA
I am sorry to hear about your mother. Like your father, she was the embodiment of grace and charm. My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight and always. --Lynn Johnson - Roosevelt Middle School
Lynn Johnson
Cedar Rapids
IA
My deepest sympathies and love to the Van Deest family. In one capacity or another thru the years, I have come to know each of the Van Deest sons and Mr and Mrs. Van Deest. I have the highest regard for this family and its rich achievements and I extend my deepest condolences for this remarkable lady and family.
Cort Stapleton
Cedar Rapids
IA
Our sincere thoughts go out to your family Tom and Tim on the loss of your mother Corrie. She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed by all of us.
Bob and Arlis Ford
Hiawatha
IA
Dear Coach, I'm sorry to hear that your mother died. You are a great coach so I bet she was a great Mom. All of our prayers are with you hoping to help you get through this tough time. Alex
Alex Sievers
Hiawatha
IA
My prayers are with the family , my Condolences to all Ann Freeman
Mrs.Virgil Freeman
Marion
IA
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To the Van Deest Family, I will always hold Corrie in my fondest memories of the Roosevelt Days. As new teacher, Steve Archibald and I were invited over for coffee and cookies after school. So graceful and charming in everything. My condolescences to the family. We didn't know about it until after the services. Fondly, Terry and Marlyse Miller Strait
Marlyse Strait
Cedar Rapids, IA
IA
Because Corrie was my sister-in-law, I always felt privileged to call her my 'sister', the sister I never had. She was a gracious, quiet, humble and tactful person, and she and I shared many good hours of conversations. Art was both of our interests, as well as our Norwegian backgrounds, and our love for both Minnesota and Iowa. Her family was of utmost importance to her. She had a green thumb and her yard and flowers were something to behold. I really enjoyed this 'sister' of mine, and I will genuinely miss her. - Dorothy