Neva Jean Deiling

1932 -2022

 

     Neva Jean Deiling, 89 of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her home.

     She was born September 19, 1932 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Lyman and Faye Young Brisby. 

     On May 20, 1950 Neva was united in marriage to Gerard Dutch Deiling, in Keokuk.  He preceded her in death on April 7, 1990.  He was the love of her life.

     She was a member of New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk.

     Neva was a gardener with a green thumb and grew beautiful flowers.  She was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family and made a wonderful home for her family. 

     She is survived by three daughters, Barb Eaton, Debbie Wilson and Lorre Long (Darrin) all of Keokuk six grandchildren, Richard West of Keokuk, Eric Wilson (Natasha) of Keokuk, Jennifer Wilson of Downers Grove, IL, Jessica Wilson of Chicago, IL, Brandon Roe (Lindsey) of Washington, DC and Nick Long (Madylin) of Colorado Springs, CO, two great-granddaughters, Avery Wilson of Arvada, CO and Sophie Wilson of  Iowa City, IA and one sister-in-law, Rosie Miller (Larry) of Des Moines, IA.

     Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents and several siblings.

     A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Calvin Stevens officiating. 

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to Shiloh Children’s Ranch.

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com