Marilynn Elizabeth De Stigter

Marilynn Elizabeth De Stigter, 82, of Sioux City passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at a local care center.  

Services will be held at 11:30 A.M. Friday, November 8, 2019 at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Reverend Erica McCreaigh officiating.  Visitation with the family present will be Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. with a Prayer Service at 7:30 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Marilynn was born March 29, 1937 in Sioux City, the daughter of Fred and Florence (Mortensen) Card.  She was raised in Sioux City and graduated with honors from East High School in 1955.  Marilynn married Robert “Red” De Stigter on May 10, 1958 in Sioux City.  He preceded her in death on March 23, 2019. 

Marilynn worked for Oral Surgery and Associates, retiring in 1995.  She was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, involved in the women’s circles, Cutters group, and helping with countless Bible schools.  Marilynn was an avid collector of reindeer, and enjoyed gardening and planting flowers.  She loved time with her family and many special memories were made swimming at the pool, Christmas celebrations, and get-togethers on Sundays. 

Marilynn is survived by her children, Doug (Janet) De Stigter and Misty Lee (Eric) Howard all of Sioux City; five grandchildren, Leathen (Lacy) Richards, Dena (Tyler) Switalski, Keegan (Heidi) Richards, Cara (Brian) Drew, and Amethyst (Joe) Muth; and six great-grandchildren, Kenzie, Haydyn, Paisley, Dexter, Irelynn, and Griffen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-parents, husband, and two sisters Darlene Peterson and Dorothy Matney.