Reba Elaine Downey 1938 - 2020

DOWNEY, LIVERMORE

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 2/11/2021 at 13:17:44

Sioux City Journal
3 January 2021

Reba Elaine Downey

Anthon, Iowa

Reba Elaine Downey, 82, of Anthon, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, at her residence in Anthon, surrounded by her loved ones.

A private family funeral service will be held Monday, Dec. 28, at the United Church of Christ in Oto, Iowa. Pastor Karen Handke will officiate. Committal Services will follow in Correctionville Cemetery at Correctionville, Iowa. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor's proclamation, masks are mandatory and social distancing guidelines apply during all services. The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.

Reba was born on April 1, 1938, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Gilbert and Mildred (Livermore) Downing. She was raised in Oto, Iowa, and received her education there.

On Feb. 23, 1955, Reba was united in marriage to LaWayne Downey in Oto. To this union, three children were born, Raleigh, Linda and Roger.

Reba loved to craft. She traveled and offered her creations for sale at many craft fairs, flea markets, vendor fairs, and swap meets, making many friends along the way. Reba was an avid doll collector and liked antiquing. She was known for her talents as a baker and cake decorator. You may have even ordered or eaten one of her beautiful, delicious cakes over the years. Reba cherished and treasured spending time with her family, especially with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 65 years, LaWayne Downey of Anthon; son, Roger Downey of Logan, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Kathy Downey of Lawton, Iowa; grandchildren, Corey Roggatz, Crystal (Kurt) Lawler and daughter, Grace, Elicia Downey and daughter, Suri, Cassi Downey and Jacob Downey; brother, Marvin (Kathy) Downing of Oto; brothers-in-law, Larry (Lori) Downey of Correctionville, and Ardell "Butch" Banta of Salix, Iowa; numerous nieces, nephews, as well as extended family and friends.

Reba was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Mildred Downing; parents-in-law, Fred and Ruth Downey; two brothers in infancy; son, Raleigh Downey (2011); daughter, Linda Roggatz (2012); son-in-law, Ron Roggatz; sister-in-law, Diane Banta; and two great-grandchildren, James and Hannah Lawler.