Hilda Fay Harms

Hilda Fay Harms, one of six children of Delia A. (Boetel) and Albert L. Freel, was born on March 4, 1932 in Plattsmouth, Nebraska. She grew up in Nebraska City, Nebraska where she attended school through the 8th grade.

Hilda and Sterling Walter Harms were married on November 23, 1958 and they made their home in Glenwood, Iowa in 1977.

Hilda attended Calvary Baptist Church in Glenwood. She loved to cook and bake, and had babysat for at least half of the families in Glenwood. Hilda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Hilda passed away on April 11, 2012 at Glen Haven Home in Glenwood, at the age of 80 years, 1 month, and 7 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Sterling in 1994; son Gary Meyer; daughters, Nancy and Joyce Meyer; grandson Larry Lee Gelhbach, Jr.; brother Richard Freel and wife Hazel; and sisters, Leota Clary, Doris Freel, and Waunita Wichman.

Hilda is survived by daughters, Linda Bennett of San Tan Valley, AZ and Janet Torrez of Mesa, AZ; three grandchildren, Deanna Bennett, and Diana Bachler, both of San Tan Valley, and Anthony Dye of Mesa; one great grandson Lucas Bachler; sister Addie Kerkow of Falls City, NE; and many nieces and nephews.

There is no scheduled visitation.

A memorial fund has been established.

Inurment in Glenwood Cemetery.