Alice Albina Van Hoozer

Alice Van Hoozer, 102 of Friendship Village in Waterloo, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Friendship Village of the COVID-19 virus.

She was born in Reinbeck, Iowa on May 20, 1918, the daughter of Noah and Myrtle (Hildebrand) Ritchey.

Alice graduated from Reinbeck High School.

She married George Charles Van Hoozer on September 28, 1935 in Marshalltown, he preceded her in death on August 10, 1977.

Alice worked in sales at Q & T Pharmacy for over twelve years.

She was a member at Unity Presbyterian Church. Alice's favorite pastime was dancing, followed closely by playing cards, Scrabble and other games. She loved the challenge of a thousand-piece puzzle. She enjoyed watching and collecting birds, especially cardinals.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Marilyn (Rick) Kacher of Ada, Michigan; son, Scott (Pam) Van Hoozer of Nikolaevsk, Alaska; four grandchildren, Darin (Julie) Kacher, Nicholas (Tara) Kacher, Melissa (John) Harshbarger, Amy (Josh) Shane Thompson; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; two brothers, Harvey and Robert Ritchey; and four sisters, Ruth Brubaker, Ethel Thompson, Maxine Reynolds, and Donna Brown.