- Born on: December 7, 1949
- Departed on: May 13, 2015
- Resided in: Mt. Vernon, IA
Colleen Van Slyke
Colleen Ann Van Slyke, 65, of Mt. Vernon, died Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 11-2 p.m. at The Regal Crown Reception Banquet Hall in Lisbon, IA. 1003 North Washington Street, Lisbon, IA.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Van Slyke; daughter, Pam (Brett) Cavanaugh; five grandchildren, Hannah (Ben) Long, Kathleen Cavanaugh, Montgomery Cavanaugh, Caleb Cavanaugh, Nathan Merrifield; one great-grandson, Asher Long; and two brothers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Mark Van Slyke.
Colleen was born December 7, 1949, the daughter of Merle and Josephine (Seago) Potter in Waterloo. She married Edward Van Slyke on October 30, 1971. Colleen found great joy in sewing and crocheting. She also had an avid love for hummingbirds. Her family was very important to her, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in Colleen’s memory.
Survivors include her husband, Edward Van Slyke; daughter, Pam (Brett) Cavanaugh; five grandchildren, Hannah (Ben) Long, Kathleen Cavanaugh, Montgomery Cavanaugh, Caleb Cavanaugh, Nathan Merrifield; one great-grandson, Asher Long; and two brothers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and son, Mark Van Slyke.
Colleen was born December 7, 1949, the daughter of Merle and Josephine (Seago) Potter in Waterloo. She married Edward Van Slyke on October 30, 1971. Colleen found great joy in sewing and crocheting. She also had an avid love for hummingbirds. Her family was very important to her, and she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in Colleen’s memory.
