Gerald "Geddy" VanScyoc, Jr. age 77 of Sidney, IA formerly Tabor, IA

GERALD  "GEDDY"  VAN  SCYOC, Jr. age 77 of Sidney, IA formerly of Tabor, IA, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, IA following a brief illness.  Geddy was born July 24, 1945 in Pueblo, CO to Gerald Dale Van Scyoc, Sr. and Alice Marie (Trummer) Van Scyoc.  He was a 1963 graduate of Fremont Mills High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in History from Clarinda Community College in 1965.

 

Geddy devoted his life to the local people of Tabor, IA by being their mayor for many years. He ran Tabor Insurance for over 40 years, where he provided insurance to all the surrounding farms and families. There was no such thing as retirement for him. He truly loved working with people and loved when people would stop in to visit. For many years you could find him golfing at the Sidney golf course. He was an active member in many organizations; The VFW, The Eagles, Waubonsie Gun Club, and American Legions Club. He was a beloved father to his only daughter, Lori whom he spent many weekends watching football games and playing games such as Cribbage and Yahtzee. He kept a special relationship with each of his grandchildren by keeping in contact with them daily to stay an active member in their lives. He was the kindest person who loved to spend time at the Cardinals baseball games, being involved at the dog races, watching any college sport specifically Nebraska, Iowa, & Iowa State, and reading a variety of books. His face would light up when he saw you, but we all know he was the true light in everyone’s lives.

 

Geddy was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his daughter, Lori Goodman and husband Keven of Council Bluffs, IA; step son, Scotty Hankins, Sr. and wife Shereen of Afton, OK; 2 grandchildren, McKenna Gochenour and husband Ryan and Kyla Goodman all of Council Bluffs; 7 step grandchildren, Cynthia Hankins and husband Alex of Afton, Scotty Hankins, Jr. and wife Jessica of Elkwood, VA, Madison Hankins, Wyatt Hankins, Mason Hankins, Haley Hankins and Maleigha Hankins all of Afton; sister, Judith Van Scyoc of Council Bluffs; brother, Robert Van Scyoc and wife Kim of Parkview, IA; niece, Tracey Harmon and husband Chris of Cape Coral, FL; nephews, Lance Van Scyoc and husband Jeremy of Camanche, IA and Jack Van Scyoc of Parkview, IA; great niece, Laken Williams of Oak Creek, WI; great nephews, Jordan Williams of Washington State, and Cole Soenksen and Mason Soenksen of Camanche, IA and Levi Harmon of Cape Coral, FL, many other relatives and friends and clients.

 

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Marshall Funeral Chapel in Tabor, IA with Pastor Roger Charlie of the Tabor First Christian Church officiating.  Visitations will be with the family greeting friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM Friday prior to the service at the Funeral Chapel.  Interment will be in the Tabor, IA Cemetery and a memorial fund has been established.  The Marshall Funeral Chapel in Tabor, IA is in charge of arrangements.

We ask that everyone wear either St. Louis Cardinals gear or their favorite college football team in honor of Geddy who loved to watch all college football.