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Cristy VanCleve Obituary
Cristy Jean Van Cleve
March 19, 1981-October 5, 2020
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA-Cristy Jean Van Cleve, Age 39, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa surrounded by her loving family.
In 2012 Cristy was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer. Cristy believed in God and accepted our Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior. Cristy's pain from cancer is over now and she is at peace in the Joy of Heaven.
A public visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 1 PM to 4 PM at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. As mandated by proclamation, social distancing must be practiced which requires a limited number of people to be allowed into the visitation at one time. The use of facemasks or shields are required. A private funeral service will be held at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel of Memories, on Monday, October 12 at 1:30 PM with the Chaplain Kurt Larson officiating.
Cristy was born on March 19, 1981 in Davenport, Iowa. She grew up in the Quad City Area. Cristy was baptized at Parkview Lutheran Church in Eldrige, Iowa, and confirmed at Concordia Lutheran Church in Genesco, IL. In 12th grade, at Bettendorf High School, Cristy received the Outstanding Youth Appreciation Award from the Bettendorf Optimist Club. She graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1999. Crist studied at the Sylvan Learning Center, during 2000 and 2001 to prepare to go to Community College. After attending Scott Community College to study art, Cristy was a member of the Iowa Very Special Arts program for several years. During that time, Cristy displayed her art work at the Iowa State Fair as well as several Festivals in Iowa.
Those left to cherish Cristy's memory are her parents, Judy (Tobolt) and David Van Cleve of North Liberty, Iowa; her brother, Andrew Van Cleve of North Liberty; her sister, Lisa Viager of North Liberty; her nephews, Jordan Van Cleve of Des Moines, and Johnathan and Thomas Viager both also of North Liberty. Cristy also has a puppy named Toby.
Cristy was proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents, Betty and Jerry Van Cleve, and her maternal grandparents, Bertha and Vance Tobolt.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Iowa City Hospice, 1025 Wade Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 or at Iowacityhospice.org.
Online condolences may be left at www.cedarmemorial.com under "obituaries".
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Jordan
December 25, 2022
I remember playing kingdom hearts on your ps2, that was one of my earliest gaming memories, and it´s what I contribute to me being so into video games now, I will always cherish that
Mom and Dad
October 7, 2022
Cristy loved hiking along the river through the trees.
A grove of 50 trees was planted in memorial to Cristy.
Mom and Dad
October 6, 2022
Although we miss Cristy everyday we are grateful knowing she is safe from her pain and blessed with the joy and grace of heaven through the grace of God. Cristy's cheerful smile and kind words were a blessing for all of us. Cristy is forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We love you always Cristy, Mom and Dad
DIANE TRIX
October 16, 2021
Cristy is in my thoughts again today. The world lost some of its joy when she passed away. I was remembering her art projects this morning and the time I bought her a pen that she could hang around her neck like a necklace. What a dear heart - she always made me smile.
Aunt Sandra
October 12, 2021
Thank you, very beautiful. She is always in our thoughts & hearts. Love you all. XO
Mom and Dad
October 5, 2021
Dear Lord God, Thank you for Cristy. She filled our hearts with love and kindness. Now we have her precious memories and Heaven has her love and kindness. She is always in our hearts. We are grateful for all the time we had with her. We will always love her.
Jeannifer Perez
October 11, 2020
Sends my prayers to the Van Cleve Family. RIP Cristy
Tom Fier
October 10, 2020
Dave : So sorry for your loss.
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