In Memory of Kathryn L. Yeoman
Kathryn L. Yeoman, age 75, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center of Storm Lake, Iowa.
Per Kathryn’s wishes, cremation has taken place. No services will be held.
The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com
Kathryn Lucille “Kathy” Yeoman, the daughter of Emma Robinson and Harry Yeoman, was born on January 29, 1948, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She received her education at Ottumwa High School. After high school, Kathy began waitressing at the Howard Johnson’s Restaurant.
On July 21, 1967, Kathy married John E. Clark in Wapello County, Iowa. The couple was blessed with two daughters, Lisa and Melodie. Kathy worked as a cook at a nursing home before becoming a homemaker raising her daughters. In 1972 they moved to California. Kathy and John would later part ways.
On March 17, 1984, Kathy was united in marriage to Victor Heale, Jr. The couple was together for 32 years before parting ways. In 2015 Kathy returned to Iowa to be closer to her granddaughter, Cherrish, and her family.
Kathy treasured time with her family and especially enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, baking, embroidery, and coloring. Kathy was always one to have a smile on her face. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish her memory include her children Lisa Permenter of Rio Linda, CA and Melodie Clark of West Sacramento, CA; grandchildren Rebecca Temme of California, Cherrish (Nicolas) Yost of Arthur, IA and Zachary (Tierney) Clark of Modesto, CA; nine great-grandchildren; brother Bill Robinson of Ottumwa, IA; stepsisters Janice Yeoman and Janet Yeoman both of Ottumwa, IA; extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Emma Cloyd and Harry Yeoman; brothers Richard Yeoman, Clifford Yeoman, Ralph Yeoman, Jimmy McKettrick, John McKettrick, and Charles McKetterick; and sister Ruth Miller.
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You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy always had a smile on her face and was a joy to be around. I pray that you find peace knowing that she is with our Lord!”