Obituary of Gary L. Verdoorn

Gary L. Verdoorn, 61 of Iowa City, died Thursday, March 27, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. A gathering time for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, April 2nd at Shakespeare's Bar & Grill located at 819 S. 1st Avenue in Iowa City from 4pm until the last toast is said! A formal memorial service will be held later this year when other family members can be in attendance. In lieu of flowers condolences and cards may be sent to his family, Jason, Valerie and Aiden Verdoorn, 842 W Panorama Drive Apt 211, Palatine, Illinois 60067. Online condolences may be sent for his family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com. Gary was born in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota the son of Eugene Verdoorn and Mary (Mueller) Olson. The family moved to Iowa City where he attended Iowa City Schools graduating from City High School in 1971. He went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Iowa. Gary has enjoyed a lifetime of experiences in his work, residences, family and friends from all over this country. His family includes his son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Valerie Verdoorn, his grandson, Aiden; mother and her husband, Mary and LeRoy Olson; siblings, Lynn Doser, Rani Verdoorn (John), Elsie Olson, Jeff Verdoorn (Ann), Greg Verdoorn (Tyra), Mike Verdoorn (Luann), Troy Verdoorn (Kelly), and Stacey Bahr (David); numerous nieces and nephews including Tony and Amber Doser; and a very special friend in Gary's life, Lori Lacina. He was preceded in death by his father and his wife, Eugene and Ellie Verdoorn. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Gary's family and his arrangements.