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Myrtle May (Hall) Stanley (1986)

BRINK, HALL, HODGE, KADING, LEMAR, LISTER, SPEEDLING, STANLEY, THOMAS

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler
Date: 1/31/2009 at 09:35:48

Earlham Echo
Earlham, Iowa
Thursday, April 3, 1986

Myrtle May, daughter of Charley E. Hall and Mary L. Dirlam Hall, was born on March 11, 1895 near Morrisburg, Iowa and passed away March 24, 1986 at her home in Dexter, Iowa at the age of 91. Her younger years were spent on various farms around the Redfield, Morrisburg and Dexter areas. She attended Morrisburg Sunday School and Church and was baptized by Reverend Robert Farr in 1983.

On August 29, 1912, Myrtle was united in marriage to George R. Stanley at Des Moines, Iowa and this union was blessed with seven daughters and two sons. Their entire life was spent farming until George’s death in 1958 at which time Myrtle moved to her home in Dexter. Her life was her home and family and she loved to work in her yard, garden and flowers. Myrtle was always interested and concerned in her family and their happiness and was a cherished loving mother and a precious grandmother.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, one daughter Mary, three brothers and one sister.

Left to mourn are her children, Gerald R. Stanley, Opal I. Brink and S. Esther Lister of Dexter, H. Gene Stanley of Earlham, Marjorie M. Speedling of Casey, Mildred E. Lemar of Stuart, M. Louise Kading of Phoenix, Ruby R. Hodge of Des Moines; one sister, Eva Thomas of Stuart; 28 grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren and a host of nephews, nieces and many friends. Her life was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her and she will be greatly missed.

Funeral services were held March 27, 1986 at the United Methodist Church, Dexter, Iowa, with the Reverend Robert Farr officiating. Robert Lawson provided organ music. Pallbearers were Kyle Stanley, Steven Stanley, Gary Speedling, Chuck Lister, Earl Kading, Jr. and Jim Brink. Interment was in Earlham Cemetery, Earlham, Iowa.

Professional arrangements by McKee Funeral Homes, Earlham and Dexter.

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