In Interest of Hoppe

HARRIS, Justice.

Rita Hoppe appeals from the termination of her parental relationship with her son, now ten years of age. On our de novo review we find the relationship was properly terminated because the evidence establishes Rita was “palpably unfit,” within the meaning of section 600A.8(5), The Code 1977, to function as a parent. We affirm the trial court.

On December 15, 1967, when 15 years of age, Rita Hoppe was committed to the state juvenile home in Toledo as a dependent and neglected child. On February 7, 1969, she was moved to a group home in Des Moines and thereafter was referred to…