In Memory of Billie Jo (Sweeden) Zoch
Billie Jo (Sweeden) Zoch, age 62, of Bayard, Iowa, formally of Arthur, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center of Des Moines, Iowa.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Trish Underberg will officiate. Burial will follow in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Christensen - Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
The years took Billie many miles away from home and in many directions. Her most recent professions included being a graphic designer, a contracted transcriptionist, and owner of Pink Castle Design with her daughter and granddaughter. Billie had issues with her heart over the years, but in February of 2014, she was diagnosed with cancer. She passed away on March 26, 2014, from a massive heart attack.
Billie was a very creative person. She loved all crafts: floral design, painting, woodworking, crocheting, and much more. She also enjoyed reading, watching wildlife, fishing with her family, cooking, Latin dancing, the changing seasons, and spending time with her precious grandchildren.
Left to cherish memories of Billie are her loving children, Carrie Zoch of Bayard and Luke (Jennifer) Zoch of Alta; brothers David Sweeden of Odebolt (special friend) Kit Svendsen of Ida Grove and Jeff (Naomi) Sweeden of Arthur; her mother, Dorothy L. (Albrecht) Sweeden of Arthur; grandchildren: Brexton and Dixen of Bayard, and Bryan, Landon and Cayden of Alta; as well as many other cherished family members and friends.
Billie was preceded in death by her father, Billy Ross Sweeden; maternal grandparents Clifford and Etta Albrecht; and paternal grandparents Robert and Laura Sweeden.
SERVICES
2:00 P.M., Wednesday,
April 09, 2014
Christensen - Van Houten
Funeral Home of
Odebolt, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Rev. Trish Underberg
CASKET BEARERS
Brexton Zoch
Dixen Zoch
Bryan Zoch
Landon Zoch
Cayden Zoch
VISITATION
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Christensen - Van Houten
Funeral Home of
Odebolt, Iowa
MUSIC
Recorded Selections:
"Amazing Grace" By: Le Ann Rimes
"You Raise Me Up" By: Josh Groban
"I Did It My Way" By: Frank Sinatra
Congregational Hymn:
"Jesus Loves Me"
INTERMENT
Odebolt Cemetery,
Odebolt, Iowa
Condolences
She took her illness with grace and yet did not hide her fears and pain. Such is a human being who lives well anchored within herself. I miss her. ”
Please know our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. May God give you the strength and courage to make it through this difficult time. Love and prayers,
Connie and Rick”
You probably don't know me, but I know her mother, Dorothy. We were in school together in Odebolt many years ago. I also remember her grandparents, Cliff & Etta Albrecht, as I was raised in Odebolt. I was very saddened to hear about her death. My sincere sympathy to you her family. God Bless.
Joan Kies Petersen”