Gerda M. (Larsen) Hillyard Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gerda M. (Larsen) Hillyard of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Ankeny, Iowa, who passed away on November 26, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerda M. (Larsen) Hillyard to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gervald Fredrick and Karen Marie Larsen (Bartelsen); her husband Bill Hillyard; and her sisters, Signe Sharp and Helga Wells.
She is survived by: her daughters, Karen Kissinger, Dianne Johnson and Sandy Pottinger (Barry); her grandchildren, Alayna Kissinger, Joel Decker (Jordan), Justin Decker and Jamie Pottinger; her great grandchildren, Lucas, Layla, Kensi, Addi, Riley, Jaxton, Jada and Cameron; and her stepsons, Steven and Tim Hillyard. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family (Sandy Pottinger) and a charity will be decided at a later date.
