Andersen, LaVere Mae (Nelson) (1936 - 2018)

ANDERSEN, NELSON, BOECK, AMES, DONER, MUHLBAUER, BOECK, PALMER, THOMS, WILLIAMS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 7/12/2018 at 18:36:00

Name of deceased: LaVere Mae Andersen (nee Nelson)

Aged: 82 yrs, 1 mo, 11 days

Residence: Denison, IA

Born: May 13, 1936; Audubon County, IA

Died: June 24, 2018; Eventide Lutheran Home, Denison, Crawford County, IA

Funeral services: Tuesday, July 3, 2018; Trinity Lutheran Church, Avoca, IA; burial was in Graceland Cemetery, Avoca, IA

Survived by: Children, Rod Andersen (spouse, Tammy) of Stevens Point, WI, and Carol (spouse, Brian) Boeck of Denison, IA; grandchildren, Casey (spouse, Josh) Ames of Ramona, CA, Tara (spouse, Mike) Doner of Treynor, IA, Rusty Andersen (spouse, Jamie) of Hendersen, NV, Jodi (spouse, Jared) Muhlbauer of Manilla, IA, and Mitch Boeck (spouse, Jenna) of Norwalk, IA; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Louene Palmer of Clara City, MN; brother-in-law, Marlin Andersen of Avoca, IA; sisters-in-law, Catherine (spouse, Bob) Thoms of Shelby, IA, Margie Nelson of Dexter, MN, and Dorothy Andersen of Shelby, IA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Harold and Francis (nee Williams) Nelson; husband, Irwin Andersen; brother, David Nelson; sister, Darlene Andersen

Education: Attended multiple schools as her family moved around but she started in Shelby (IA) School in the 7th grade and graduated from Shelby High School, Class of 1954

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Irwin T. Andersen; Nov. 28, 1954; Danish Lutheran Church, Avoca, IA

Employment: Was employed at several jobs in the Avoca (IA) community over the years, with her favorite as a cook at Avoca (IA) High School, interacting with the kids

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed playing golf with her husband, mowing her yard, gardening, cooking, baking, sewing and crafting.

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com