Delta Gamma - University of Iowa

Ties to Tau page 2 "My name is Emma Hovey, and I am a sophomore living in the Delta Gamma house. As we all know, the past two years have been a whirlwind. Coming to college last year in a pandemic-ridden world, I discovered the adjustments were difficult, especially with the prevalence of virtual education. "This year, however, turned my entire experience around! When I first moved into the Chapter house this fall, I was taken aback by how quickly I was able to become close with girls that I never had the chance to meet last year. It has truly been so special being surrounded by more than 40 girls that you know are there to support you, root for you, and laugh with you. "It's hard to believe how fast time is going, but I'm determined to cherish all the special moments I get to have with these girls. I know that being able to live with all my best friends will be something I reflect on as a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity. Participating in in-person events for the sorority has been so rewarding, and the past year has made me so grateful to be involved in this organization." President Lauren McCullough '19 Plymouth, Minn. Major: Finance VP Social Standards Delaney Orewiler '20 Des Moines, Iowa Major: Neuroscience Minor: Spanish and French VP Finance Tess Ellithorpe '19 Hinsdale, Ill. Major: Marketing Minor: Psychology VP Communications Allie Duffy '20 Palos Heights, Ill. Major: Speech and Hearing VP Programming Emily Cummings '20 Cedar Rapids, Iowa Major: Nursing Minor: Global Health Studies VP Member Education Emma Petrocchi '20 Eden Prairie, Minn. Major: Pre-Med and Spanish VP Membership Julia Quinn '19 Johnston, Iowa Major: Elementary Education VP Panhellenic Caitlin Kozlowski '20 Barrington, Ill. Major: Elementary Education VP Foundation Alice Beberdick '19 Wilmette, Ill. Major: Musical Theater and Journalism Minor: Media Management J oan Carol Zimmerman Walker '52 of Waterloo, Iowa, and Lake Worth Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on November 25, 2020, at the age of 88, with her family at her side. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on February 8, 1932, and was adopted five months later into the loving arms of Ernest and Wilma Zimmerman from Hillcrest Family Services in Dubuque, Iowa. Joan was raised in Waterloo and graduated from West High School in 1950. She then attended the University of Iowa and joined DG. Joan married James "Jim" Walker on June 26, 1954. Their first two years of marriage were spent in Clovis, New Mexico, while Jim served in the U.S. Air Force. They returned to Waterloo in 1957 where they raised their three children, Mike, Lynn, and Katherine. Joan worked alongside her husband in the family business, Walker Shoe Stores of Iowa, where she managed the advertising until the business was sold in 1998. She was also active in many clubs and organizations, including Junior League, PEO Chapter Z, Delta Gamma, First Presbyterian Church, and the National Shoe Retail Association. Her involvement in the community resulted in lifelong friendships, which she held close to her heart. Family was at the very core of Joan's life. She cherished being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She made a home filled with love, laughter, spiritual guidance, a little discipline when needed, and always freshly pressed clothes. In 1987, Jim and Joan began spending their winters in Lake Worth Beach where she could be found running errands on her bike, walking the golf course with Jim, or arranging freshly cut roses from their garden. Joan is survived by her husband, Jim, of nearly 67 years; her three children, Dr. Michael and wife Nancy, Lynn Walker (Tau, '77) and husband Frank, and Katherine Brokaw (Tau, '79) and husband Kim; her four grandchildren, Dr. James Walker and wife Dr. Marcy, Caroline Larson and husband Dr. Chris, Jack Brokaw, and Kate Brokaw; and her three great- grandchildren, twins Beauregard "Beau" and Genevieve Walker, and Julien Larson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Eugene and Carl Zimmerman. All who loved her dearly will never forget her charm, sense of style, grace, and of course, her famous cherry and key lime pies. She will be greatly missed, but her family is so grateful for the countless wonderful memories that will live on in their hearts forever. Human Connection Matters Sophomore Emma Hovey '20 Recounts Chapter House Experience 2022 Chapter Officers February 8, 1932 – November 25, 2020 Remembering Joan Carol Zimmerman Walker '52

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