Velda Irene Cagwin (1914-2007)

CAGWIN, COUGHENOUR, RAY, GRAHAM

Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 12/11/2007 at 12:12:33

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, December 6, 2007.

Velda Irene Cagwin, 93, of Nevada, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Story County Long Term Care. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Chet Ryan Mortuary and Cremation Services, 708 Fifth St., in Nevada. Burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery in Iowa Center.

Velda Irene Cagwin was born Oct. 22, 1914, in Maxwell, to George and Nellie (Ray) Coughenour. She graduated from Maxwell High School. Velda married Eugene R. Cagwin July 9, 1945, in Des Moines. She loved being with her grandchildren. Velda was a great cook and enjoyed gardening.

Velda is survived by one son, Richard (Janelle) Cagwin, of Ames; one daughter, Sharon (Hershel) Graham, of Nixa, Mo.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Velda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene, on March 30; and two brothers, Ray and Rollin Coughenour.

Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at Chet Ryan Mortuary.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

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