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Gerald Eden Obituary
Ankeny - Gerald Eden 79 passed away July 16, 2020 in Ankeny, IA. Loving husband to Karen Eden and father to Debbie (Joe) Iliff and Penny (Donny) Hines. He had 5 grandchildren, Ashley, Brian, Jordan, Whitney, and Jade and 6 great grandchildren; brother, Jerry (Nora); sister in law Sharon Hoskins and many nieces, nephews. Gerald retired from Firestone and was an antique restorer for 24 years. His hobbies and joy were family, working, artistry with wood carpentry, and metal art. There will be no services or visitation.
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Sponsored by Memorial Services of Iowa at Ankeny Memorial (MSI).
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Dewey Swearingen
June 12, 2021
So sorry for your lose
Leanna Adams(McCarty)
July 26, 2020
To the Eden family so sorry for your loss!
Peggy Ault
July 20, 2020
Reat man very sorry for your loss.
Robert and Peggy Ault
James Polen
July 19, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Great guy!
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