John R. Oxley (1921-2005)

OXLEY, COOPER, DALTON, FAELZ, KODER, MOORE, FLACK, BEAL

Posted By: Tri-County Times
Date: 11/4/2005 at 19:37:54

TRI COUNTY TIMES, Story County, Iowa, Friday, November 4, 2005.

John R. Oxley, 84, of Ankeny, formerly of Maxwell, died Oct. 28, 2005, at the Israel Family House in Ames from complications of diabetes.

John was born May 16, 1921, near Maxwell, the son of Clyde and Mary (Cooper) Oxley. John was educated in the Maxwell Schools where he developed an interest in all sports and continued those interests throughout his life. He was united in marriage to Ruth Dalton in Bethany, Mo. on Jan. 14, 1942. He farmed on the family farm and then was employed by Ruan Transportation in Des Moines for a few years before returning to the farm in 1950. John was the fourth generation to farm the century farm until his retirement in 1986. John was active in community affairs, serving on the Board of Directors of the Collins Exchange Bank and the Bondurant Farmers Coop. He also belonged to the Peoria Cemetery Association, Elks Club and Odd Fellows Lodge. John loved flying and enjoyed many fishing trips to Canada with his friends. His passions were attending his great nephew's basketball games. His love and concern for his nieces and nephews was evident by the attention and kindness he showed them. He had a warm spot in his heart for all children.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 63 years, Ruth of Ankeny; three sisters: Corinne Faelz, of Ames, Maxine Koder, of Des Moines, Alyce Moore, of Nevada; two nephews: John C. Oxley, of Centennial, Colo., Steven Faelz of Castro Valley, Calif.; two nieces: Marcia Moore, of Des Moines, Mary Lou and her husband Gary Flack, of Nevada; three great-nephews: John C. Oxley, Jr., of Cheyenne, Wyo., Drew Faelz, of Rocklin, Calif., Ryan Flack, of Nevada; a great niece: Morgan Flack, of Nevada; and a great-great nephew, Benjamin Faelz, of Rocklin, Calif.

John was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Robert in 1941, Curtis in 1982; a sister, Mary Helen Beal in 1945; and a nephew, David Faelz in 2004.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 2, at the Bacon Funeral Home in Maxwell with Pastor Richard Cobb officiating. Burial will be in the Peoria Cemetery near Maxwell.

Memorials may be made to the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

The Bacon Funeral Home in Maxwell is handling arrangements.

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