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RUTH ELIZABETH EVANS
Ruth E. Evans, 86, of Mount Ayr, Iowa died January 27, 2000 at the Clearview Home in Mount Ayr.
Mrs. Evans was born May 23, 1913 to Eljay and Mary Jane (Carvey) Hathaway in Cerro Gordo county, Iowa. On November 11, 1930, she married Roland Keith Evans at St. Charles, Iowa.
She managed the Mount Ayr laundromat and worked as a nurses' aide. She lived in Mount Ayr most of her life. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Rebekah Lodge, Ringgold County Hospital Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors include three sons, Robert (wife Phyllis) Evans of Mesa, Arizona, John (wife Sherry) Evans of Omaha, Nebraska and Lyndon (wife Sherri) Evans of Storm Lake, Iowa; four daughters, Shirley (husband Verle) Saltzman of Mount Ayr, Janice (husband Larry) Olson of Fairfax, Iowa, Kathy (husband John) Watts of Spokane, Washington and Vicki (husband Barry) Wyman of Lyman, Nebraska; a son-in-law Michael Anderson of Waterloo, Iowa; a daughter-in-law Leona (husband Gary) Roundtree of Independence, Missouri; a brother Charles Hathaway of California; three sisters, Althea (husband Floyd) Housman and Sylvia (husband Harry) Petersen, both of Winterset, Iowa and Pat (husband Don) Murphy of Rock Island, IL; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son Richard Keith Evans; a daughter Beverly Jean Anderson; a grandson; three brothers, Harold, Bob and Harlan; four sisters, Edith Pouch, Flo McKinney, Rose Steart and Isobel Griswold.
Graveside services were held Sunday, January 30, 2000 at Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr with Reverend Peter Brantner officiating. Casket-bearers were Barry Wyman, Verle Saltzman, Larry Olson, Hugh Terwilliger, Mike Anderson and Loren Winemiller. Honorary pallbearers were Brad Evans, Ted Evans, Rodney Evans, Christopher Anderson, Ronald Evans, Michael Watts and Chad Watts.
Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr was in charge of arrangements.
MARY ELLEN GREENE
Mary E. Greene, the daughter of Henry Aurthur and Ollie Mae (Kimble) Kibbe, was born August 22, 1939, in Benton, Iowa. She attended the Mount Ayr, Iowa schools.
In January, 1958, she was united in marriage to Ernest Greene. Together they had three children, Debbie, Dennis and Diana. They were later divorced.
Mary worked as a Fashion Two Twenty consultant, a bartender/cook and a nurses' aide. She enjoyed country western music and dancing. Her favorite hobby was trying to keep up with her five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mary passed away at the Fairfax Community Hospital, Fairfax, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.
Survivors include one son Dennis Greene of Tarkio, Missouri; two daughters, Debbie Greene and Ernie Howell, and Diana Whittington and husband John, all of Tarkio; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; six brothers, Charles Kibbe of St. Joseph, Missouri, Donald Kibbe of Mount Ayr, Dean Kibbe of San Jose, California, Richard Kibbe of Wever, Iowa, John Kibbe of Portland, Oregon and David Kibbe of Corning, Iowa; and three sisters, Dorothy Bergemeyer of Columbia, Missouri, and Barbara Foland and Patty Musick, both of Grant City, Missouri.
Besides her parents, Henry and Ollie Kibbe, she was preceded in death by an infant sibling and a brother Robert Kibbe.
Services were held Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio, Missouri with Reverend Glenn Scott conducting the service. Norma Mattson and Shawn Minter provided music. Casketbearers were Ted Foland, Mike Tunnell, John Whittington, Ernie Greene, Ernie Howell and Duane Kibbe.
Interment was in the Home Cemetery , Tarkio, Missouri.
Memorials may be directed to the Mary Greene Memorial Fund.
ANDREW JOSEPH JOHNSON
Andrew Joseph Johnson was born June 23, 1925 on a farm near Peterson, Iowa to Walter and Della Johnson. He attended country school through the eighth grade being the only student in his class. Andy graduated from Newell high school in 1942.
In 1943 Andy joined the Navy. He served on the USS Lough a destroyer escort stationed in the Southern Pacific during World War II. Andy was first class watertender. He was discharged from the Navy in May of 1946 and returned to Newell, Iowa and started his career with his father in the John Deere Implement and Chevrolet business.
On November 13, 1947 Andy married Patricia Ann Schott of Schaller, Iowa. They were blessed with three children; Pam, Mark and Scott.
In 1960 Andy and Pat purchased the Carr Chevrolet dealership in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Then in 1965 one of Andy's dreams was fullfilled when he built a new building for the dealership. The name became Johnson Chevrolet-Buick-Pontiac.
In 1977 Andy became the proud owner of a Piper Cherokee Archer airplane for the purpose of business and pleasure. He beamed with pride when both sons became pilots and flew him to various destinations.
In November of 1984 Andy sold the dealership and he and Pat moved to Arizona where he enjoyed being close to his son Mark and his family. He also enjoyed playing golf and selling real estate for Sun Lakes Realty. Andy also took pleasure in being an usher for the Milwaukee Brewers spring training games.
Before returning to Mount Ayr Andy and Pat resided in Bella Vista, Arkansas from January 1993 to September 1994.
Andy was involved with the Newell Volunteer Fire Department where he served as fire chief for five years. He was also a member of the Iowa Auto Dealers Association and served on their board of directors. He was one of the founders of Midwest Warehouse (an auto supply co-op) in Des Moines and also served on its board. Andy was a member of the American Legion and VFW.
Golf was one of Andy's favorite pastimes. He was a member of the Mount Ayr Golf and Country Club, Sun Lakes Country Club and Bella Vista POA. Andy also enjoyed spending weekends at his cabin on Loch Ayr Lake. He loved to drive the family boat so his children could water ski once he had taught them how.
One of Andy's greatest pleasures in recent years was having his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in his life. He enjoyed their visits and talking to them on the phone. He always had a smile when they walked through the door. Andy's love and affection brought great joy and happiness to his grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Pat of 52 years; daughter Pam and husband Mac Cross of Mount Ayr; sons, Mark and wife Maria of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Scott and wife Cindy of Mount Ayr; grandson, Trace Johnson; granddaughters, Jody Greene and husband David, Niky Cross and fiancé Scott Taylor, Lory Stewart and husband James, Mandy and Alana Johnson, Taylor and Alexis Johnson, Sommer and Danyale Johnson; and great-granddaughters, Ashlie and Shelbie Greene.
Andy is also survived by a sister, June Eno of Manson, Iowa; a brother Wally Johnson of Hobe Sound, Florida; special nephews, Rex and Lee Eno and Tom Johnson; brothers-in-law, Larry Schott and wife Sonny and Richard Schott and wife Phyllis; sister-in-law Helen Baker; and other nieces and nephews and special friends.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 27, 2000 at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home of Mount Ayr with Pastor Doug Greene officiating. Darla Greene, David Greene and Pastor Doug Greene provided music. Casketbearers were Trace Johnson, James Stewart, Rex Eno, Lee Eno, David Greene, Scott Taylor, Tom Johnson and Alvin Cross. Honorary Pallbearers were Mike Dugan, Ed Dugan, Dr. B. R. Patel, Leroy Wood, Dave Gipson, Calvin Adams, Kenneth Johnson, Kent England, Leonard Swank, Lowell Howie and all former employees.
Andy was laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr. Military graveside rites were given by Ringgold Post #172 American Legion.
VIOLET VIOLA STILL
Violet Viola Still was born May 2, 1928 in rural Ringgold county, Iowa to Orville Glen Van Winkle and Viola Helen Van Winkle. She died on January 28, 2000 at the Clearview Nursing Home of Mount Ayr, which had been her home for the last year, at the age of 71 years, eight months and 26 days.
Violet lived in Ringgold county her entire life, graduating from Mount Ayr high school, and then going on for Normal Teachers' training. She was then able to teach for four years at Caledonia where she lived for some time. Here she attended the Caledonia Methodist Church along with her family.
From her marriage to Leonard Lee Still four children were born who became the delight of her life. These were Joan, Kevin, Terry, and Gordon. To support her family as a later single parent, she worked numerous jobs besides caring for her own home. She was a waitress, did cleaning work, and cooked at the Mount Ayr meal site until her retirement. She was known to be the favorite cook for all the Still family gatherings.
She passed several of her own memories on to her family from her early years. She remembered working at her parents' General Store in Caledonia when, at least on one occasion, the accomplice for Bonnie and Clyde would stock-up on supplies at their store, while Bonnie and Clyde would wait in the parked car several blocks down the street anxious for their return over the Missouri border again. She remembered the near annual trip to North Dakota to visit all of her mother's family relatives. What made these pilgrimages unique was that they would shear sheep on the way up and back to earn enough money for the trip. She remembered also the unique transportation of several families in getting to school where she taught. One group of children would all help out in driving their family truck. Because they were not big enough to single-handedly drive the vehicle they would combine their resources: one child handling each of the pedals, another doing the shifting, and another taking control of the steering wheel. Another family of four would come to school all perched atop their one horse.
With her own family they soon developed their own memories. Every Saturday night Violet with her four growing youngsters would frequent several square and round dance hang-outs: the Grand River school gym and the Kellerton Legion Hall on alternating weeks. This became a regular family tradition. Violet also loved to play bingo, cards, including a good game of pitch, she loved gardening and flowers, and loved the hours it takes to fish. But mostly Violet enjoyed her family as it expanded into an extended family with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family remembers the pure delight she expressed in her later days of being able to hold her newest born great-grandchild, Chastity Emily Grace Jones. She was always so proud of her family in their solid work ethic and that they were doing so well.
Violet was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her children: Joan and husband Dan Jimmerson of Ankeny, Iowa; Kevin and wife Linda Still of Grandview, Iowa; Terry and wife Vicki Still of Bedford, Iowa; and Gordon Still of Clearfield, Iowa. She leaves 12 grandchildren:Lori Bowman, Chris Jones, Tara Still, Traci Still, Tyler Still, Alison Still, Ashley Still, Amanda Still, Mary Fark, Sheila Harvey, Don Harvey and David Harvey. She also leaves 20 great-grandchildren. And finally she is survived by her loving and loyal companion of many years, Doyle Murphy. She will be greatly missed, but her family cherishes the sweet memories they hold of her.
Services were held Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at Wilson-Watson & Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr with Reverend Jamie Mogler officiating. Nancy Sackett, Mary Trullinger and Margaret Bickers provided music. Casketbearers were Tyler Still, Eddie Bowman, Butch Jones, Joey Campbell, Dan Adair and Mark Erickson.
Violet was laid to rest in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Mount Ayr.
KINSELL LEROY COULSON
Kinsell Leroy Coulson was born October 7, 1916 to Charles and Nora (Swank) Coulson in Harrison county, Missouri. The youngest of nine children, he graduated from Long Branch country school in the spring of 1930 and then from Hatfield high school in the spring of 1934. He continued his education at Northwest Missouri State Teacher’s College graduating with a bachelor's degree in meteorology.
After graduation, he joined the Navy as an ensign and while serving in the Navy, he was sent overseas to China as a weather forecaster where he met Vera Vivian Vainer whom he married on March 23, 1947.
He returned to California to further his education, receiving a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in meteorology from University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). After graduation, he obtained a teaching position at University of California in Davis, California, from which he later retired.
He spent his remaining years in California until he died in a nursing home on December 22, 1999. His body was cremated and the ashes scattered on the Pacific Ocean.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Vivian; his twin brother, Kenneth Coulson of Lamoni, Iowa; two sisters-in-law: Neva (Wilson) Coulson of Mount Ayr, Iowa, and Esther (Parsons) Coulson of Eagleville, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
ELVIS E. (PINK) HUNT
Elvis Ellsworth Hunt was born on December 28, 1922 to George and O'Rilla (Ewing) Hunt. He attended the Hunt school.
Elvis served in the United States Coast Guard from November 19, 1943 until December 19, 1945. After serving his country, he returned to Grant City, Missouri. He married Rose Slavik of Diagonal, Iowa on October 12, 1947. They made their home south of Redding, Iowa near the original Hunt homestead, where they lived for the remainder of his life which ended on February 1, 2000 at 11:10 a.m. To this union nine children were born.
Elvis especially enjoyed family gatherings, storytelling, playing cards and dominoes, fishing and feeding the catfish in his pond. He started teaching his grandchildren how to play cards and dominoes as soon as they were able to hold them.
Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Rose, of the home; his children, of whom he was very proud: Anna Marie and husband James Campbell of Frankfort, Ohio, Robert Alan and wife Deidre Hunt of Grant City, Missouri, Richard Lee and wife Peggy Hunt of Denver, Missouri, Katherine Jeanne and husband Robert Murray of Chillicothe, Ohio, Connie Jo and husband Greg Leech of Beatrice, Nebraska, Larry Elvis and wife Colette Hunt of Smithville, Missouri, Sandra Kay and husband Lonnie Horne of Chicago, Illinois and George Albert Hunt and wife Lynnette Knight of Mount Ayr.
He is also survived by his brothers: Alan and wife Evelyn Hunt of Grant City, Missouri, Amon and wife Lois Hunt of Mount Ayr, Iowa, Maurice and wife Helen Hunt of Mount Ayr; his sisters: Estelle Hall of Holts Summit, Missouri, Mary Lou McCormick of Grant City, Missouri and Marilyn and husband Bob Simpson of St. Joseph, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
Surviving grandchildren are Angela Newton, Holly, Jordan, Brian, Rachael, Allison and Trey Hunt, Matthew Murray, Jennifer and Jeremy Leech and Ashton Banta.
Preceding him in death were his parents, George and O'Rilla Hunt, his sister Ruth Euritt and infant daughter Beverly Sue.
Graveside services were held Saturday, February 5, 2000 at 10:30 A.M. at the Middle Fork Cemetery
with Eydie Stephens officiating. Casketbearers were his eight surviving children. Honorary casketbearers were nephews, John Hall and Bill Hall (deceased), David, Randy, Kenneth and Keith Hunt, Jimmy and Ed Simpson, and good friend Virgil Findley.
Military rites were performed by American Legion Post #617, of which he was a member, and Posts #216 and #106; V.F.W. Posts #3123, #5329 and #2176.
Arrangements were under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home of Grant City, Missouri.
VENICE EDWARD ROBERTS
Venice Edward Roberts, 70 of Blockton, Iowa, died February 5, 2000 at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
Venice was born June 2, 1929 to Vernett Earl and Opal Mae (Cassatt) Roberts in Troy, Iowa. On December 15, 1982, he married Doris Gayle Steinman at Blockton.
He served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953, and after discharge worked in construction. He farmed for 32 years southeast of Blockton. After retiring he worked for Crestland Co-op until 1998. He was a member of the Blockton Christian Church, a 47-year member of the Masonic Lodge and current member of the Bedford Lodge, #156. He was also a 25-year member of the American Legion Post #9443.
Venice was preceded in death by his parents, Vernett and Opal Roberts; three brothers: infant Vain Roberts, George Roberts and Rex Roberts; and infant grandson Brian Coulson.
Survivors include his wife, Doris, of the home; three daughters: Terry Langford and husband Todd of Tucson, Arizona, Lynn Roberts of Smithville, Missouri and Malinda Nelson of Quitman, Missouri; four sons: Greg Roberts and wife Kelly of Mount Ayr, Iowa, Chris Risser and wife Sandy of Bedford, Iowa, Gayland Risser and wife Debbie of Bedford and Mike Risser and wife Teresa of Bedford; four granddaughters: Meghan, Heather, Lindsay and Raelynne; five grandsons: Cody, Bradley, Cory, Shane and Jeffrey; two brothers: Arlo Roberts and wife Florence of Troy, Iowa, Jack Roberts and wife Virginia of Charleston, South Carolina; a sister Karen Miller and husband Jerry of Pulaski, Iowa; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather and loyal friend. The loss of his love and sense of humor has left an empty space in our hearts that only time will heal.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 8, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. at the Blockton Chrisitan Church in Blockton.
Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery , Blockton.
Arrangements were under the direction of Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home of Grant City, Missouri.
DONALD BARKER
Donald Vernon Barker, 81, died January 8, 2000, in a Las Vegas, Nevada hospital.
He was the son of the late Harry M. and Alice Evans Barker, born on the family farm near Benton, Iowa, Waubonsie township. A graduate of Benton high school and Iowa State University at Ames, he was an army veteran of World War II, where he received a Bronze Star Medal and a Purple Heart. He was a retired building supply company manager, a member of the Central Christian Church and a 40-year resident of Las Vegas, Nevada.
In September, 1948, he was united in marriage to Betty Jo McAninch of Mount Ayr, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife Betty Jo of Las Vegas; daughter Sharon and husband Kenneth Wright of Elko, Nevada; two granddaughters and husbands of Alaska; seven great-grandchildren; a brother Clarence (LaViece) Barker of Benton; two brothers-in-law, Barton (Marlys) McAninch of Cedar Falls and C. D. (Helen) McAninch of Lakewood, Colorado; sister-in-law Guelda Barker and cousin Weldon (Lois) Barker of Mount Ayr; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Alice Barker; and four brothers: Harold, Lawrence, Raymond and Marshall.
Visitation was held January 18, 2000 at the Palm Mortuary-Downtown followed with graveside services in the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
