Memorial
Derek Jon Van Middlesworth, 39, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Saturday, February 24th, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center.
Services will be held on March 1, 2018, 3:00 pm, at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, with celebrant Julie Freese . Visitation be held from 1:00 pm -3:00 pm prior the service at the Chapel. Burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include, his parents, Gary and Carol Van Middlesworth, of Cedar Rapids, brother, Jared(Beth)Van Middlesworth , of Bettendorf, nieces, Kate and Abbey, Bonnie(Cliff)Meyer, their children, Chad, Keili, and Lari, step grandmother, Janet Van Middlesworth, aunt, Sandy Van Middlesworth, Dani Corely and family, and Greg Clift.
Derek was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Lola Van Middlesworth, and Ken and Ruth Ludwig.
Derek was born October 25, 1978 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to his parents, Gary and Carol. Derek enjoyed bowling, taking walks, and taekwondo.
He was a fan of baseball, the Kernels and the St Louis Cardinals, and also a fan of the Roughriders. Derek liked to play games including Aggravation and Jeopardy. Derek was a caring person, enjoyed life, celebrated friends and family. Abbey and Kate held a special place in his heart.
Special thanks to Options of Linn County, To the Rescue, Drs Thomas, Netolicky, Younger, and Fusselman. St Lukes and Mercy Hospital, and Mr Tim Green.
Memorial donations may be directed to University of Iowa Children’s Hospital.