Davis, Wilma L. (Illingworth) 1916-2013

ILLINGWORTH, GROTE, DAVIS, NEASHAM, HEATHERLY, SHAFFER, HALBLOOM, CLEMENT, CHAMBERS

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Date: 4/9/2013 at 08:33:06

Wilma L. (Illingworth) Davis, lifelong resident of Newton, Iowa, passed away at Skiff Medical Center on March 30, 2013, at the age of 97.

She embodied many wonderful qualities, including a fun-loving playfulness, a genuine nature and a love of people. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, the Wallace Family Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, April 2, at the funeral home.

Wilma was born on Jan. 8, 1916, to Fred E. and Minnie Grote Illingworth and grew up on a farm with her eight siblings. She married George U. Davis on Jan. 6, 1933, in Milan, Mo. They were married for 70 years before George’s death in 2003. They lived and worked on their farm for more than 30 years before moving to town in 1971.

Wilma was known for her many talents. She loved sewing, making her own wardrobe, crocheting and quilting. Her green thumb always ensured a garden of plentiful vegetables and blooming flowers, and, when inside, always created delicious and delightful cooking and baking.

Among her proudest accomplishments were her three girls. She thought they all grew to be beautiful, kind and good citizens. She took great satisfaction pride in earning her high school diploma while in her 50s.

She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Farm Bureau and the Oak Ridge Grange. Wilma worked at JC Penney’s in Newton for 20-plus years. She also volunteered in her later years at the Jasper County Museum and earned an award for her many years of involvement.

Wilma is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George U. Davis, in 2003; her daughters, Marilyn Neasham in 1976 and Martha Heatherly in 2011; her brothers, Benny and Dale; and sisters, Ella Illingworth, Elsie Shaffer, Frances Halbloom, Florence Shaffer. Left to honor Wilma’s memory are her sister, Dorothy Clement; a brother, Frank A. Illingworth; a daughter, Mary Ann Chambers of East Meadow, N.Y.; her eight grandchildren; and her 15 great-grandchildren.

Anyone choosing to make a contribution in lieu of flowers may donate to the Jasper County Museum or a charity of their choice in her honor. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News Website.
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Wilma L. Davis
Newton, IA
Jan 8, 1916 - Mar 30, 2013

Visitation Service Wallace Family Funeral Home
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Funeral Service Wallace Family Funeral Home
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
2:00pm

Wilma L. Davis (Illingworth), life-long resident of Newton, Iowa passed away at Skiff Medical Center on March 30, 2013 at the age of 97. She embodied many wonderful qualities including a fun-loving playfulness, a genuine nature, and a love of people. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 3, 2013, the Wallace Family Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5-7 P.M., Tuesday, April 2, at the funeral home.

Wilma was born on January 8, 1916 to Fred E. and Minnie Grote Illingworth and grew-up on a farm with her 8 siblings. She married George U. Davis on January 6, 1933 in Milan, Missouri. They were married for 70 years before George’s death in 2003. They lived and worked on their farm for over 30 years before moving to town in 1971.

Wilma was known for her many talents. She loved to sew, making her own wardrobe, crocheting and quilting. Her green thumb always ensured a garden of plentiful vegetables and blooming flowers, and when inside always created delicious and delightful cooking and baking.

Among her proudest accomplishments were her three girls. She thought they all grew to be beautiful, kind and good citizens. She took great satisfaction pride in was earning her high school diploma while in her 50’s.

She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, Farm Bureau and the Oak Ridge Grange. Wilma worked at JC Penney’s in Newton for 20+ years. She also volunteered in her later years at the Jasper County Museum and earned an award for her many years of involvement.

Wilma is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George U. Davis in 2003; her daughters, Marilyn Neasham in 1976 and Martha Heatherly in 2011; her brothers, Benny and Dale; and sisters,Ella Illingworth, Elsie Shaffer, Frances Halbloom, Florence Shaffer. Left to honor Wilma’s memory are her sister, Dorothy Clement; brother, Frank A. Illingworth; and daughter Mary Ann Chambers of East Meadow, NY; her 8 grandchildren; and her 15 great-grandchildren.

Anyone choosing to make a contribution in lieu of flowers may donate to the Jasper County Museum or a charity of their choice in her honor. ~ The Wallace Family Funeral Home Website, Newton, Iowa.