time, she wrote poetry, created beautiful embroidery, quilted, and made many other craft items which she shared with her family. She is survived by her children, Beverly Miller of Laguna Woods, California and Kenneth Harper, Jr. (Tim), and Diane Harper of Pickerington, Ohio, as well as 6 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband (Kenneth), her parents Henry and Frieda Siems, 5 sisters, one son-in-law, Garry, and 2 great grandsons. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of North Iowa or the Alzheimer Association.