Block, Lela G. (1922 - 2016)
BLOCK, CARTER, KNOUSE, KEAST, COVEN, PURCELL
Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 12/31/2016 at 16:33:10
Name of deceased: Lela Gwendolyn Block (nee Carter)
Aged: 94 yrs, 8 mo, 15 days
Residence: Elm Crest Retirement Community; Harlan, IA
Born: April 8, 1922; Kirkman, IA
Died: Dec. 23, 2016; Elm Crest Retirement Community, Harlan, IA
Funeral services: Burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA
Survived by: twin sons, Don Block (spouse, Martha) of Cooper City, FL and Ron Block (spouse, Kathy) of Harlan, IA; son-in-law, Walt Keast of Oakland, IA; grandchildren, Debbie Keast, Steve Keast, Teckla Coven, Michaell Block, Amy Purcell, Alexis Block and Brandon Block; great-grandchildren, Madison Keast, Ellen Keast, Jackson Purcell, Cayden Coven, Kyndall Purcell, Emercyn Block and Bauer Block; nieces; nephews; other relatives; friends
Predeceased by: Parents, John and Lela (nee Knouse) Carter; husband of 68 years, Nels (deceased on Dec. 4, 2010); daughter, Cheryl Keast
Education: attended school in Kirkman, IA; graduated with the Class of 1939
Religious affiliation: no information provided
Military service: n/a
Marriage: Nels C. Block, Jr; Nov. 23, 1942; First Baptist Church, Omaha, NE
Employment: employed at Variety Distributors, Harlan, IA and later at Farners Department Store in Harlan for several years
Hobbies/Interests: traveling with husband and spending time with family
Sources: pauleyjones.com
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