Adolphsen, Alfred Amil (Lefty) -
Funeral
services for Alfred Amil (Lefty) Adolphsen were held Friday, Sept. 30, 1988 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with
Rev.
Paul Grandon officiating. Interment was at North
Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.
Alfred Amil (Lefty) Adolphsen was
born near Summit, S.D., the third son of immigrant parents Lorenz and Caroline
(Schulke)
Adolphsen on June 10, 1909. He died at his home on Sept. 27, 1988 at the age of 79 years,
two months and 27 days.
Lefty
attended school in the Columbus, Ks. area through the eighth grade.
Lefty
was joined in marriage to Doris Swank on April 20, 1933 in Creston, Ia. Lefty
and Doris farmed near Shannon City for three years. They moved to their farm
south of Lenox, where they farmed until 1962. In 1962 the Adolphsens moved to their present home in Lenox.
Lefty
loved the out-of-doors and worked hard on his farm. He enjoyed the out-of-doors
so much that he even spent much of his
recreational
time hunting and fishing and being outside. He was very instrumental in the
development of Wilson Lake to the south of
Lenox
for the enjoyment of all. Lefty was an active member of the American Trap
Shooting Association. He was a strong believer in
soil
conservation. Lefty had a keen interest in history. He owned a peace pipe the
Indians had given his grandfather, a sword from the
Spanish-American
war, a powder horn and a very old musket.
Lefty
always enjoyed people. He was a Lenox booster. He was instrumental in the
formation of the Lenox Airport and the Lenox Trap
Club.
His word was legion and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances.
Lefty
was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Albert and Elvin, a sister
Lena Coons, an infant sister and three nephews.
Lefty
is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Clara Stauffer of Columbus, Ks.; Mrs. Eda Hansen of Arispe, Ia.; Mrs.
Mina Boland of Petosky,
Mi.;
Mrs. Elsie Bruce of Sterling, Co.; Mrs. Lucille Pearson of Rockford, Il. Also
surviving are many nieces and nephews and a
multitude of friends from near and
afar.
All
who knew Lefty are saddened by his death and will miss him very much.
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday October 5, 1988
Boltinghouse, Minnie (Ruth) Nixon -
Services
for Minnie Ruth Boltinghouse were held Monday,
August 22, 1988 at the First Christian Church in Lenox with Dr. Jack
Cutbirth and Dr. Ray Nixon officiating. Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery in
Lenox, Ia.
Minnie
Ruth Boltinghouse was born November 10, 1895, on the
family farm 5-1/2 miles west of Lenox. She was the youngest of 12
children
born to Hugh and Mary Catherine Jopling Nixon. She
attended Taylor County School, Drake University normal training
school
and later taught near Lenox and Afton for seven years.
Ruth
met Floyd Boltinghouse at Blue Grove Christian Church
where both of their families attended. They were married on March 3,
1920,
and lived on a farm near Sharpsburg. They later moved to their home in Lenox
and were active members of the Lenox
Christian
Church their entire lives.
In
addition to farming they raised and showed Belgian horses. They always worked
side by side and were devoted companions. Floyd
preceded
her in death in 1956.
Family,
home, church, and music were Ruth's special interests in life. She was honored
for being organist for 50 years at the Lenox Christian Church. At this time she
told the congregation that she considered it an honor to serve the Lord with
music for worship, weddings, and funerals.
Ruth
loved her home, she was devoted to all family members and they often spoke of
the importance to her of family love. A special joy
in
her life was holidays and family dinners in her home surrounded by family
members and nieces and nephews of three generations.
She
left this life on August 19, 1988, She will be greatly missed by her
sister-in-law, Edith Nixon; numerous nieces and nephews and
many
friends.
Besides
her husband Floyd, Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, and
five brothers.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday August 31, 1988
Brammer, Lometa Pearl Reed -
Funeral
services for Lometa Pearl Brammer were held at the Sharpsburg Methodist Church Friday, July 29, 1988 at 10 a.m.
with Rev.
Duane
Ferguson officiating. Interment was at the Conway Cemetery, Conway, Ia.
Lometa Pearl Brammer, daughter of William and Erma Reed, was
born at Lenox, Ia. on December 28, 1925, and departed this life on July
26,
1988 at the Clarinda Hospital at the age of 62 years and seven months.
Lometa lived on a farm near Lenox where she attended public school and the Methodist
Church.
On
October 9, 1946, she was united in marriage to Joe Creese Brammer and they lived in the Lenox and Sharpsburg
areas all their lives
together.
To this union four children were born, Jolene Fletchall,
Larry Brammer, Cynthia Campbell and William Brammer.
She
was a devoted housewife and a wonderful mother.
She
was preceded in death by her parents, her son Bill, a brother Orville, and a
sister Nina.
Left
to cherish her memory are her husband Joe, children Jolene and husband Danny Fletchall, Larry and wife Michelle, Cindy and
husband
Jack Campbell, and Jan Brammer; also Dennis Cribbs and wife Barb who was like a son to Lometa; 12 grandchildren and four
great
granddaughters, as well as a host of family and friends, all of whom were much
loved by Lometa.
Lometa was a member of the Sharpsburg Methodist Church and the Ladies Aid, and
faithfully attended as long as her health
permitted.
She
was a kind and considerate mother and friend, and will be missed by all who
knew and loved her.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday August 10, 1988
Brown, Frances Carruthers -
Funeral
services for Frances Carruthers Brown was held
Saturday, July 9, 1988 at the United Methodist Church in Lenox with
Rev.
Paul Grandon and Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiating. Burial was at North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.
Frances Carruthers Brown was born March 24, 1912, the oldest
child of Will Jr. and Mae Porter Carruthers on a farm
in rural
Adams
County. She died July 5, 1988 on the farm two and three-fourths miles north of
Lenox.
Frances
moved to her present home north of Lenox in 1913 when she was one year old. She
lived on the same place almost all of her
life.
The exception was from 1932-1944 she lived west of Corning, Ia. and from 1945
until 1947 she lived south Lenox, Ia.
Frances
attended country school through the eighth grade and also attended Lenox High
School.
Frances
was united in marriage to Louis L Brown on March 27, 1932 at the Corning
Methodist parsonage. They enjoyed 56 years of
life
together.
Frances
was a member of the Lenox United Methodist Church. She also belonged to the
Sunnyside Club.
Frances
was preceded in death by her parents, Will Jr. and Mae Carruthers,
and one sister, Theo Carruthers in infancy.
Frances
is survived by her husband, Louis L Brown; her sister, Leone Fyrdenberg and her husband Palmer; along with numerous
cousins, neighbors and friends.
Frances
enjoyed her life and especially living on the farm. She loved the animals she
helped to care for. She found pleasure in
nurturing
her garden. She enjoyed beautifying her corner of the world with flowers. Her
life was filled with the various tasks of life and it brought her joy to do
kind things for others. Frances will be greatly missed by all who knew and
loved her.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday July 13, 1988
Carey, Myrtle Marie Thompson -
Funeral
services for Myrtle Carey were held Monday, July 25, 1988 at the United
Presbyterian Church in Lenox with Rev. Don Fisher officiating. Burial was at
East Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.
Myrtle
Marie Carey was born April 11, 1920 in Lenox, Ia., the only child of Lloyd and
Carrie Wurster Thompson. She died in her
home
in Lenox July 23, at the age of 68, after a two year bout with cancer.
Myrtle
grew up in the Lenox area and graduated from Lenox High School in 1938. She
married Harold (Bud) Carey June 12, 1952 in
Davenport,
Ia.
Myrtle
taught school for 13 years in country schools and at Conway Elementary.
She
served as executive director of Sunrise Apartments in Lenox for 10 years. She
was also a member of the Southern Iowa Regional Housing Committee. Myrtle was
an elder in the Lenox United Presbyterian Church and she served on the Des
Moines Presbytery Committee on Ministry. Myrtle taught Sunday school for many
years and sang in the church choir. She was also a member of the PEO since 1955
and she was a member of the Mayflower Club.
Myrtle
was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Bud, and
their two sons, Jack and his wife, Julia and
their
son, Sean, live in Des Moines. Jim and his wife, Chris and their son, Matthew,
live in Topeka, Ks.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday July 27, 1988
Carlton, Goldie Alderson -
Goldie
(Alderson) Carlton was born May 22, 1888 in Marion County, Illinois, daughter of
U.B. (Barney) Alderson and Florence
(Murphy)
Alderson. At the age of two years she moved to Kinmundy,
Ill. with her parents. In 1895 she moved with her family to
Lenox,
Ia. where she grew to womanhood, graduating from Lenox High School in 1907.
On
December 25, 1910 she was married to Jean R. Carlton at her home in Lenox, Ia.
To this union two children were born; a daughter
Louise
and a son David (Tom). The family moved to Missouri in 1916, living 27 years in
that state. While living in Maryville, Mo. the
daughter
lost her life in a car accident. The son gave his life for his country in World
War II in the South Pacific Islands, while serving
in
the Marine Corp on November 20, 1943.
Goldie
and her husband moved back to Iowa in 1943, settling on a farm in Ringgold
County. On account of her husband's health,
they
moved to Creston, Ia. on February 18, 1957. Her husband passed away May 26,
1959.
Besides
her husband and children, her parents, two brothers, and a niece preceded her
in death.
She
leaves a niece, Patricia Early of Portland, Or., a niece-in-law, Peggie Alderson of Shawnee Mission, Ks., a daughter-in-law,
Mrs.
Ethel Brady of California; four great nephews, two great nieces, several
cousins, and friends.
Goldie
entered the O.E.S. Home in Boone, Ia. on November 10, 1972, having been a
member of Eastern Star for 40 years. She has
been
a member of the Methodist Church since she was 10 years old. She was a member
of V.F.W. of Creston, Ia.
Goldie
passed away July 30, 1988 at the Boone Hospital. Services were held Tuesday,
Aug. 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the O.E.S. Home in Boone
and
graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. at the Clearfield Cemetery in
Clearfield, Ia.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday August 10, 1988
Clark, Richard (Dick) -
Richard
"Dick" Clark, son of Fred T. and Louise (Williams) Clark was born
July 18, 1924 in Creston, Ia. and passed away August 5, 1988
at
the age of 64 years, 18 days at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines after a
short illness.
He
attended grade school and high school in Creston. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy
at the age of 17, and remained there for almost
9-1/2
years, serving during World War II in Panama Canal Zone and in the Pacific. He
worked on the Burlington CB&Q Railroad and
worked
as a truck driver and a mechanic.
He
was a life member of the VFW and DAV. He belonged to the Paternal Order of
Eagles AERIE #1398 in Creston.
He
returned to Iowa in 1981 after living in Colorado, California and Nevada. He
married Juanita Calvin House on January 23, 1981 in
Indianola
and had been living in Creston until a year ago and moved to Lenox. He liked to
fish, hunt and enjoyed traveling in their motor
home
and remodeling their homes. He was a loving, devoted husband and father.
He
is survived by his wife Juanita of Lenox; three sons Ronald of Santa Rosa, Ca.,
Fred T. of Battle Mountain, Nv., and Charles Clark of
Reno, Nv.; daughters Judith of Reno, Nv., and twin daughters Martha Baker of Palmdale, Ca. and
Louise Eagle of Santa Rosa, Ca.; 12 grandchildren including twins; stepson,
Stephen House of Des Moines; stepdaughter Deborah Barrick of Fort Worth, Tx.; five stepgrandchildren;
a half sister Pat Clark of Tarzana, Ca.; three brothers Earl of Van Wert, Ia.;
Harold "Chippy" of Green Valley, Az.; and
twin brother Robert of Creston; two sisters, Kathryn Cody of Sale Creek, Tn.;
and Mildred Truman of Lucerne Valley, Ca.; and many other relatives and a host
of friends.
He
was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Margaret Clark and Ruth Wiedeman.
Memorial
services were held August 27, 1988 at 2 p.m. at Larkin Funeral Home in Creston
with the Rev. Lyle Kuehl officiating.
Committal
services were in North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox, Ia.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday August 31, 1988
Dill, Beulah Ann Shelman -
Funeral
services for Beulah Ann Shelman Dill were Friday,
August 12, 1988 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox
with Dr. Jack
Cutbirth officiating. Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox, Ia.
Beulah
Ann Shelman Dill, daughter of Leo and Christie Rowen Shelman, was born October
7, 1908 in Sheridan, Mo. She died at her
home
in Lenox, Ia., August 10, 1988 after a long illness at the age of 79. She
attended Sheridan Schools and later taught in the
Hopkins,
Mo. area.
On
November 17, 1927, Beulah was united in marriage to Raymond W. Dill at Bedford.
During their lives together both were active in
farming.
Beulah
Ann was baptised in 1922 at the Christian Church in
Sheridan, Mo. She came in to the Lenox Christian Church in 1982 by letter
of
transfer.
Beulah
is survived by husband Raymond W. Dill of Lenox; two brothers, Arlie Shelman of Hopkins, Mo., and Clyde Shelman of
La
Junta, Co.; and several nieces and nephews.
She
was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Virgil, and one sister Eva
Brown.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday August 17, 1988
Hale, Lela Fern Boltinghouse -
Lila
Fern Hale, daughter of Joseph and Mary Herring Boltinghouse,
was born April 15, 1899, at the family farm west of Lenox. She
died
September 24, 1988 at Mercy Hospital, Corning, Ia.
Funeral
services were held Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1988 at the First Christian Church in
Lenox with Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiating. Burial was
at
West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.
On October
23, 1919, Lila was married to Leo Hale in Lenox where they lived all of their
lives.
Lila
was employed by Western Telephone Company where she served as an operator and
was chief operator for 40 years. When she and Leo agreed to purchase the Villa
Rio in 1929, they began a venture that would enshrine their names in the
memories of the youngsters who skated with them during the next 44 years. She
was also active in the Christian Church, the Rebekah Lodge, and the LF.G. Club,
Lila
was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leo, and two brothers Harley and
Frank.
Those
left to remember her love are her sister Loleta Anderson of Greeley, Co; her nieces, Gertrude Bruington and Vicky Taylor; her
nephews
David Hale and Terry Anderson; and great nieces Amanda Taylor and Lisa and
Julie Anderson.
She
will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday October 5, 1988
Henderson, Carroll L. -
Carroll
L Henderson, 73, died at the Veteran's Care Facility at Knoxville, Ia. August 25,
1988 after a long illness. Graveside services
were
held at the Knoxville Veterans Cemetery at Knoxville, Ia. Carroll was the youngest son of Jesse F. and
Ida Henderson, born May 21, 1915 at Sharpsburg, la.
He
served in the Marine Corps during World War II.
He
is survived by two brothers, Myrle Henderson of Lenox
and Raymond Henderson of Hemet, Ca. and one sister, Irene Gillespie of
Yates
Center, Ks.; nieces; nephews and friends.
He
was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Glenn Henderson of Lenox.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday August 31, 1988
Miller, Coryl Elizabeth Damewood Jones -
Coryl Elizabeth Damewood, daughter of Clyde Melvin and
Blanche May Damewood, was born March 25, 1912, at the
family farmstead near Sharpsburg. She was to have three sisters: Blythe Larene, Margaret Eva, and Doris May. She attended country
school at Marshall #2, followed by high school at Sharpsburg. In her early
childhood, she was baptized into the Methodist Church at Gravity.
In
1930 Coryl was united in marriage to Charlie Jones,
Jr. To this union was born two daughters: Mary Margaret and Coryl Belle
(Chinky). This family spent their entire married life on a
farm two miles east of Sharpsburg. In 1952, Charlie lost his life in a farm
related
accident, but the family continued to live on the farm.
On
February 25, 1955, Coryl was married to Raymond Jr.
(Bing) Miller. They continued to live on the farmstead and operated the
Miller
Chevrolet Dealership in Lenox. Coryl was a full
partner and bookkeeper for the firm. During these years, they were blessed with
Leanne
Tyler as a member of the Eberle family, and three
granddaughters: Coryl Ann Hurd,
Kay Marie Eberle, and Kim Kristine
Eberle.
Coryl was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Margaret, great granddaughter Mary
Kay Hurd, sisters Blythe and Doris, and her parents.
Besides
her husband Bing, left to remember her love and to mourn her passing are her
daughter Chinky and husband Bill Eberle;
sister
Margaret and husband Vane Lucas; three granddaughters; three great grandsons:
Shane, Toby and Andy; and a host of relatives and friends.
Coryl was a kind and loving person; always interested in the welfare of those around
her. She was an ambitious person who shared in all family responsibilities, as
well as the concerns of her friends and relatives. She suffered greatly the
last weeks of her life, but never complained. She cooperated completely with
the doctors, nurses, and all others who worked to make her comfortable. She is
already greatly missed by her husband and family as well as friends who tried
to assist her.
Funeral
services were held Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1988 at the First Christian Church in
Lenox with Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiating. Burial was
at
North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. [Coryl died Sept. 3, 1988]
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday September 14, 1988
Orr, Arsema Grace Aronhalt (Grace) -
Funeral
services for Grace Orr were held Friday, July 8, 1988 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with Rev. Donald Fisher officiating.
Burial
was at West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.
Grace
Orr, 95, passed away July 5, 1988 at the Lenox Care Center.
Arsema Grace Aronhalt, daughter of Cornelius Newton and Arsema Weaver Aronhalt, was born
in Polk County, Iowa, on May 9, 1893 She
graduated
from Clearfield High School and Simpson College in Indianola. Grace taught
country schools near Gravity and Clearfield
for
several years.
On
September 11, 1918, she was united in marriage to Elmer Orr at the Methodist
parsonage in Tingley, Ia. They moved to the family
farm
between Clearfield and Lenox, and became members of the United Presbyterian
Church in Clearfield, and later of Calvary Country
Church
for many years. This union was blessed with a daughter, Leila Louise, and a
son, Harold Eugene.
Preceding
her in death were her parents, son-in-law Leo Gormley;
sisters Pearl Ross, Jessie Gibbs, and Edna Ross; and brother Ralph
Aronhalt.
She
is survived by her daughter Leila Gormley of Van
Nuys, Ca.; son Harold Orr and wife LaVawn of
Northridge, Ca.; grandchildren:
Linda
Brubaker and husband Chris, Suzanne Gormley, Linsey Orr and wife Joan, Jon Orr, all of California; and
Cheryl Lee Pollack
and
husband Edward of Connecticut; one great grandson, Sam Pollack; and many nieces
and nephews.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday July 13, 1988
Porter, Harley Allen -
Harley
Allen Porter, son of John A. and Metta Killion Porter, was born at Manchester, Ia. July 17, 1912.
Following a long illness with
cancer
he passed away at his home in Lenox July 31, 1988 at the age of 76 years and
14,days. As an infant he returned to Lenox with his
parents.
He was an honor graduate of the Lenox High School class of 1930. He taught
rural one room schools in Adams and Taylor
counties,
managed and played the piano for the "Red Jackets" and Red Porter and
his Melodians dance bands.
On
December 16, 1933 he married Agnes Catherine Houchin of Corning at Wathena, Ks. It was a marriage of nearly 55 years. Two sons,
Thomas and John, died shortly after birth. A third son, Joe Allen, survives. In
1935 he and his wife moved to Iowa City where he entered the University of
Iowa. A gift of $100 from his grandfather Killion encouraged him to pursue an education. Both he and his wife worked until he earned
a Bachelor of Science degree in 1938.
He
taught in the public schools at Kingsley and Muscatine, Ia. From Muscatine he
began his Civil Service career at the Rock Island
Arsenal.
He and his family were transferred to the Tooele Army Depot, Tooele, Utah in
the spring of 1943. At that time the country
was
united in the great effort to win World War II. During his long career he was
honored with several "Superior Performance" awards.
His
last position was Equal Employment Opportunity Officer of the Tooele Army
Depot. His career ended when, after 30 years, he and
his
wife retired in 1973.
In
1921, as a child of nine, he made his confession of faith to Jesus the Christ
and was baptized in the Lenox Christian Church.
While
in Utah he belonged to the United Methodist Church. There he served as teacher,
organist, and on the official board.
A
year after retirement he and his wife moved to Lenox so he could care for his
mother and her brother. His membership was
returned
to the Lenox Christian Church where he served as deacon, teacher, organist and
on the official board.
While
in Utah he was honored for over 25 years of service to the Boy Scouts of
America. He was a member of the National Federation
of
Federal Employees and served as local president and state chairman.
He
is survived by his wife Agnes of Lenox, his son Joe Allen and his wife Pip,
granddaughter Pippa, and grandson Joshua Porter all
of
Denver,
Co., his aged mother Metta Porter of the Lenox Care
Center, sister Julia and husband Charles Peterson of Avoca, Ia.,
three
nephews and one niece.
He
was preceded in death by his father and two infant sons.
Harley
Allen will be remembered as one with deep commitments of love for his family,
church, and friends. His music was a source of
pleasure
to himself and others. He enjoyed many hours at the organ in his home and at
church. His personality was boundless and
encompassed
all those he met. He knew no strangers. He met everyone with a big smile and a
hearty handshake. He was blessed
with
wit, humor, and compassion.
Memorial
services were held at the Lenox Christian Church at 10 a.m. on August 2, 1988.
Pastor Jack Cutbirth officiated with Mr.
Donald
Jensen assisting. Burial was in the West Fairview Cemetery. Attending the
funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Daggett of Tulsa, Ok.
Lenox Time Table, Lenox,
Iowa Wednesday August 10, 1988
Rogers, Robert Richard -
Funeral
services for Robert Richard Rogers were held at the Slade and Duerr Funeral Home in Leon, Ia. on Sunday, July 3, 1988
at 2
p.m. with Mr. Hubert Hackler officiating. Burial was in the Leon.
Robert
Richard Rogers, son of Charles William Rogers and Elizabeth Hannah (Scott)
Rogers was born February 7, 1900 in Lenox, Ia.
and died
July 1, 1988 at his home in Leon, la. at the age of 88 years, four months and
24 days.
He
attended school in Lenox. Robert was
married to Flora Beck and she preceded him in death in 1957.
On
January 27, 1959, Robert was united in marriage to Nellie Conkel in Osceola, Ia. He farmed northeast of Leon until 1970 when he retired and he
and Nell moved to their present home in Leon. Robert was a member of the
Decatur United Methodist Church and a 65-year member of Grand River Lodge #78
A.F. & A.M. and also a member of the Eastern Star.
He
was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Flora; four brothers:
Ernest, Alpha, Ray and Orville; and two sisters, Effie
Gibson
and Vera Weatherman.
Surviving
Robert are his wife Nellie of Leon; and two sisters, Mary McGregor of Creston,
Ia. and Faye Hockett of Lenox; nieces,
nephews,
other relatives and friends.
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday July 13, 1988
Shearer,
H Orlen -
H. Orlen Shearer, the son of Arch G. and Myrtle Johnson
Shearer, was born on October 24, 1914 in Clarinda. He entered into
rest
at his home in Creston, Ia. on September 3, 1988 at the age of 73 years, 10
months and nine days.
Funeral
services were held Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1988 at Larkin Funeral Home in Creston,
Ia. with Rev. Don Fisher officiating. Interment
was
at Oak Grove Cemetery, Clarinda, Ia.
He
spent his early years in the Clarinda community and graduated from high school
there. Orlen served his country in the U.S.
Army
during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for Central Burma Campaign
1944, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific
Theatre
Campaign ribbon, and four over-seas bars. He was a life member of the Theodore
J. Martens Post #117 of the V.F.W. in
Creston,
and is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Creston.
Orlen spent most of his life in the Creston community and operated several nursing
homes and an ambulance service for many years.
On
November 3, 1971 he was united in marriage with Wilma Marie Dukes Brant at
Albert Lea, Mn.
He
was preceded in death, by his parents, a son Paul in infancy, one half-sister
and a half-brother.
Surviving
to honor his memory are his wife, Wilma of Creston; two sons: Wayne Shearer and
his wife Manuela of Ft. Eustes, Va.; and
Terry
Shearer and his wife Brenda of Omaha, Ne.; and by two grandsons and one
granddaughter; other relatives and many friends.
Lenox
Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday September 14,
1988
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