and sharing them, traveling and hiking around Pine Lake. In later years, she remained active by walking and gardening. She was a huge fan of the Hawkeyes and delighted in cheering them on. Her greatest happiness came from spending time with her family, in being a mom and grandma. Sylva is survived by four children, Michael (Denise) Dwyer of San Diego, CA, Kim Choate of Kyles Ford, TN, Jeff (Chris) Dwyer of Iowa City and Jane Hunter of Plainfield, IN; seven grandchildren, Jack Dwyer, Tyler Choate, Carrie Wilson, Kaci Maire, Sophie Dwyer, Emily Hunter and Jessica Hunter; four great-grandchildren, Tate Wilson, Maddelin Maire, Elliot Maire, and Theodore Choate; and her special furry friend, Buddy. She was preceded in death by her son, Daniel C. Dwyer, on October 30, 2012. The family would like to thank her extended Bickford Family for their care. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.lensingfuneral.com/obituaries/Sylva-Dwyer-Anderson?obId=2600289#/obituaryInfo