Teresa Pardekooper

June 19, 2017

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Teresa Pardekooper, 96, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2017 at Trinity Center at Luther Park.

Teresa was born July 15, 1920 in Des Moines to James and Mary (Cortese) Jaquinta.
She graduated from Lincoln High School. Teresa was a long-time active member of Park Avenue Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening, reading, walking, singing in her church choir and spending time with her family.

Teresa is survived by her sons, David (Dee), Ronald (Shirley) and Gary (Debbie); daughter, Marilyn (Lewis) Hill; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Sam Jaquinta; and a host of extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; two sisters; and her husband of 64 years, Martin Pardekooper.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24th at the funeral home followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Park Avenue Presbyterian Church in loving memory of Teresa.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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