In Memory of Billie Jo (Sweeden) Zoch



Billie Jo  (Sweeden) Zoch
Billie Jo (Sweeden) Zoch
Born: November 14, 1951
Died: March 26, 2014
Age: 62
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Billie Jo (Sweeden) Zoch
November 14, 1951 - March 26, 2014
From: Bayard, IA | Originally: Arthur, IA

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

Billie was born at the Ida Grove Hospital to Billy Ross and Dorothy L. (Albrecht) Sweeden on November 14, 1951.  The family made their home in Odebolt until 1955, when they moved to Arthur.  Billie attended Odebolt-Arthur School, graduating in 1969.  She attended college and later got a job at Boesen the Florist in Des Moines.  In 1972, she returned to her hometown of Odebolt to work at her mom’s floral shop, Dorothy’s Flowers & Gifts. She married Tommy Allan Zoch on January 4, 1975, in Odebolt.  The couple later had two children: Carrie Jo Zoch and Luke Allan Zoch.  Billie spent several years as a stay-at-home mom and continued her love for creating by selling crafts out of the family’s home. 

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


Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 4:38 PM
“I’m sorry for your loss keeping you in my prayers ”
- Soothe
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 8:22 PM
“For the past 5 years Billie worked with me "long distance" across the nation and became a trusted friend, who always spoke from the heart. Even though we never met in person, Billie shared so much of her life that it seemed she might as well live next door. She was wonderfully honest and had an integrity that is hard to find in these days. Her sharp mind would quickly get to the core of things and she would comment on her findings with a twink in her eye. Only a few months ago she joked that I was beating her in age as we were born the same year but I was a spring child.
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. ”
- Cornelia Maurer
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 10:11 PM
“My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will miss Billie terribly. Please know you are in my prayers.”
- Constance Costa
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 10:11 PM
“Thoughts and prayers for the whole family. May your good memories help heal your sadness. I always thought Billie Jo was a nice lady. ”
- Pat & Ann Hoefling
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 9:04 AM
“To Billie Jo's family,

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”
- Connie & Rick
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 7:43 PM
“Thoughts and prayers to your family as you go through this difficult time. One day we will all meet again.”
- Nicole Smith
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 3:15 PM
“Words cannot express our sorrow for Billie Jo's family...Please know our hearts are with you.”
- Lois and Julie Oxendale
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 1:06 PM
“To the family of Billie Jo,
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”
- Joan K. Petersen
Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10:18 AM
“Love and sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. Please know that we, as family are here for you and share in your grief. It is hard to lose a mom, sister, daughter, grandma and best friend. Love you all...”
- Michelle Bush and family
Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 10:17 AM
“Sincere sympathy to the entire Sweeden family. I have know them since my being a resident of Arthur for the last 52 years. God will be there for all of you in this loss. Have faith till we all meet again”
- Marilyn Skaren
Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 2:26 PM
“Thoughts and prayers to the family.”
- Sharon Rohlf
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