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Harriet Jordan Souder
Harriet Jordan Souder
Fort Madison
Harriet Jordan Souder, 100, of Fort Madison, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids and Keokuk, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at 11:55 a.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill.
She was born on March 10, 1922, in Bruce, Wis., to George and Lillian Young Jordan. On July 18, 1945, she married Walter Souder in Davenport, Iowa; he preceded her in death on Jan 25, 1997. Harriet was an art teacher and retired in 1979 after over 30 years of service. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Keokuk, the Keossippi Kickers, “The Tribe” Felters, a bridge and book club in Keokuk and volunteered at the Keokuk Art Center.
Survivors include four daughters, Sharon (Rob) Bartlett of Fort Madison, Karen Recktenwald of Littleton, Colo., Holly Souder of Golden, Colo., and Kristine Souder of Fort Madison; 13 grandchildren, 10 great - grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Dixie Souder; and a grandson Aaron Fristoe.
A celebration of life/open house will be held on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. until noon at the home of Sharon & Rob Bartlett. Burial will be held in Keokuk National Cemetery.
Because of Harriet’s love of art, a memorial has been established for the Oskaloosa Art Center where her granddaughter, Briana Bartlett, continues the legacy of her grandmother’s passion for art. Online condolences may be left at www.kinglynk.com
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