The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
March 12, 2015Patricia June Haskell died on March 10, 2015. Born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, she was the only child of Fred and Vera Henkel. Patty met and fell in love with Jack Haskell when they were in eighth grade. They married in 1944 and had five children; Sue Patillo (Edward), John Haskell, Jan Bruschke (Gary), Heidi LeDuc (Tom) and Jill Baskett (Lonnie). Patty has eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She showed us how to care for and love other people. She opened up her heart and home to share our joys and happiness as she provided support and comfort to all of us who loved her. Patty had a close relationship with each of her grandchildren and lived for visits from her great-grandchildren.
U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Name: Bobby Haskell
Ship, Station or Activity: LST 389
Ship Number or Designation: LST-389
Muster Date: 1 Oct 1945
Buma Funeral Homes
MILFORD Jean D. Haskell (Dermott), age 93, of Milford and formerly of Ruskin, FL and Waltham passed away on February 3, 2021 after a period of declining health.
Jean was the devoted, loving wife of the late Lt. Bobby C. Haskell of the Waltham Fire Department.
Mrs. Haskell was born on December 15, 1927 in Waltham to the late Harry and Madeline (Allen) Dermott.
She worked as a bookkeeper for over twenty years for Green Acres Day School and Camp until her retirement in 1989, when she and Bob moved to Florida.
Jean loved Florida. She loved her life in Hawaiian Isles RV park. She enjoyed shopping, crafts and crossword puzzles. She enjoyed traveling with her husband across the country in the motorhome. Jean and her sister Ruth cruised to Alaska.
She is survived by her loving children: Sharon Nocera of Whitinsville and her former husband Richard Nocera of Newburyport, Msgt. Jack Haskell and his wife Magda of Gig Harbor, Washington and Kim Morese and her husband Robert of Bellingham; her grandchildren: Dr. Lisa Nocera and her husband Jamie Katz of NY, NY, Richard Nocera and his wife Naomi of Brooklyn, NY, Jason Haskell and his wife Sandra of Hawaii, Msgt. Adrienne Watson and her husband Melvin of United Kingdom and Jacob Morese, Berklee student; 7 great grandchildren: Bruno, Lou, Sequoia, Karamia, Alessandra, Isaiah and Joseph; her loving sister Ruth Anderson of Waltham; her dear friend Ginger Walter of Florida and Connecticut and several nieces and nephews.
Jean was predeceased by her sisters: Beverly Dugard and Barbara Harper and her grand dog: Hadley.
Davis-Babcock Funeral Home
Memorial Services for Charles Haskell, 78, of Kirtland, will be at 11:30 AM on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
Charles passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Born July 22,1946 in Cleveland, he was raised in Willowick, and graduated from Eastlake North High School. He has lived in Kirtland for the past 48 years.
He attended Lake Erie College and The Ohio State University. He served in the United States Navy from 1966 -1969 and was stationed in DaNang, Vietnam. He was a proud member of the Wickliffe Rotary. He enjoyed working on the Rotary and Wickliffe Chamber of Commerce College Scholarship Committees for high school students. He was a legendary negotiator for LAB, Learning About Business program for high school students at Lake Erie College. Charles was an avid college football and Cleveland Browns fan. He was a historian with a near photographic memory and was always watching programs on the History Channel and reading historical books.
He was also an excellent chess player. He particularly enjoyed working on family genealogy projects with his son Rich, having deep social, historical or political discussions with his daughter Lauren and brother Bill; hiking and traveling with his wife Mary; playing pinochle with her and friends Teri and Marv, and spending time with his grandsons Will and Reed and his cat Lucky. He was very sociable, knowledgeable, and dependable, and will be dearly missed by family, colleagues and friends.
Charles was the Human Resource Director at the Hall Chemical Company in Wickliffe. After his retirement there, he continued to work in Wickliffe for many years as the Director of the Wickliffe Chamber of Commerce and later the Director of the Wickliffe Civic Center.
Survivors are his wife of 52 years, Mary; brother, William (AZ), son, Richard (NJ), daughter, Lauren (CA), and grandsons, Will and Reed. He also leaves his nephew, Brian and his family and his cousin, Henri and his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ann.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons Will and Reed, his brother-in-law Paul and sister-in-law Paula and cat Lucky.
Haisley Funeral and Cremation Service
Barbara Ann Haskell
November 4, 1947 - November 19, 2023Barbara Ann Haskell, born in East St. Louis, Illinois on November 4, 1947, peacefully passed away on November 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Charles and Martha Ozment, her sister Carmen Watts, and brother-in-law Robert Watts.
Barbara married the love of her life, Howard N. Haskell, on November 25, 1967. Together they embraced life's journey, raising three cherished children: Lori Marshall (Jim Marshall), Kristen Gideon (Barry Gideon), and Todd Haskell (Emily Haskell). Her legacy continues through the joy she found in her eight beloved grandchildren: Cody, Jacob, Austin, Cole, Carson, Jack, Brock, and Brianna.
Barbara was passionate about her faith in Jesus Christ and dedicated herself to serving her church community. She found immense joy in supporting her favorite sports teams, the Houston Astros and the University of Texas Longhorns. Her love extended beyond people to include her cherished Bassett Hounds, which she trained and adored. Barbara touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering faith. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Algot "Al" E. Quick, 93, of Des Moines, died Saturday, April 26, 2003 at Iowa Lutheran Services Hospital in Des Moines. Services were held at Grandview Lutheran Church, and burial was at Lincoln Cemetery in Granger, Ill.
Al was born in Des Moines and was a member of Grandview Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Willis Quick, of Des Moines; a daughter, Karin Beardsley (Jack) of Des Moines; a daughter-in-law, Judy Quick of Ankeny; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, also named Ruth; a son, James; an infant son; and two sisters, Agnes Garvis and Elsie Stark.
Both Al and his second wife, Ruth Willis Quick, were widowed after 50 years of marriage in their first marriages. The two couples were long time friends, and eventually the widow and widower were married, and Al joined his second wife at her cabin on the North Shore of Ten Mile Lake. Al liked to fish, and he and Ruth were active members of the Senior Center at the Walker Legion Hall and of Hope Lutheran Church in Walker. Ruth says that Al liked to hand out pennies to his friends, saying he wanted them back the next year. He also frequently handed out peppermint candies. So at his funeral, bowls of pennies and peppermints were made available, for people to return to him
Karin Beardsley, 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 7, 2010.
Karin graduated from North High School and Simpson College. She married Jack in 1959 and worked as a legal secretary for General Growth Properties. Karin enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and playing bridge.
She is survived by her husband, Jack; daughters, Kristin Beardsley and Kelly (Tim) Larick; son, Jack "Chip" (Renee) Beardsley, II; grandchildren, Anthony, Angela and Nicholas Ceretti, Jackie and Nathan Larick, Ellizabeth and Sophi Beardsley; great-grandchildren, Gino and Gianna Burris; and five nieces.
She will be met in heaven by her parents, Al and Ruth Quick; brother, Jim; and many other relatives and friends.
Capt. Jack Richard Beardsley Sr.
Jack Richard Beardsley, 83, was born March 31, 1929, in Des Moines, the son of Omar and Edna (Melby) Beardsley. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday, May 27, 2012.
Jack graduated from Roosevelt High School and married Karin (Quick) Beardsley in 1959. He proudly served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and was a Shriner and a Mason. Jack retired as Captain from the Des Moines Police Department after 36 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, animals, and his many fishing trips to Canada, as well as summer vacations at his condo in Clear Lake. Above all else, Jack loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Jack is survived by his children, Kristin (Brian) Griffiths of Seattle, Washington, Kelly (Tim) Larick and Jack "Chip" (Renee) Beardsley, II; grandchildren, Anthony, Angela and Nicholas Ceretti, Jackie and Nathan Larick, and Ellizabeth and Sophi Beardsley; great-grandchildren, Gino and Gianna Burris; five nieces; and other loving relatives and many special friends.
He will be met in heaven by his loving wife, Karin, brother, Bud Beardsley, and his parents.
Judy Quick, 81, passed away on February 11, 2020, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
She was born in Adel, Iowa, on July 25, 1938, the daughter of Forrest and Imogene Sterling.
Judy enjoyed quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, music and dance.
She was a member of Gadabouts Quilt Group, an avid reader and loved spending time with her family.
Sewing machines across the nation have their thread at half-mast with the passing of Judy.
A life-long Democrat and proud police officer's wife.
Judy went to heaven to continue the age old argument with her husband Jim, as to whether or not you could tell the difference between Hy-Vee margarine and brand name margarine. No longer will she get into the wrong car alarming strange people when leaving restaurants.
Quilters in central Iowa will once again be able to purchase fabric since she won't be hogging it all. Online merchants are already starting to send their condolences.
To Welch's Fruit Snack and Skinny Pop Popcorn corporations, her family apologizes for the decline in your bottom line.
Judy is survived by her daughters, Dana (Scott) Naig, Jamie Quick, and Wendy Quick; grandson, Kyle Naig; granddaughter, Riley Quick; nieces and a nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, James Allen Quick.
Iles Funeral Home
Alice M. Mosier, 98, died Saturday, August 23, 2003 at CLC of Polk City. Services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lincoln Cemetery in Granger.
Alice was a homemaker who lived most of her life in Granger. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and a well-known soloist in her time.
She is survived by two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd.
73713. Richard Jesse Stoner Jr.
Richard J. Stoner Jr. was born September 3rd, 1931 in Aurora, Colorado. He died from complications of COVID-19 on July 6th, 2020. He was a proud Colorado native and a tried and true Broncos fan. Richard was a graduate of The University of Colorado and loved the Buffaloes.
He was preceded in death by his parents Richard Sr. and Mildred Stoner and his 2nd wife, Marilyn.
He is survived by Eileen, his wife of 21 years and Connie, his first wife of 28 years.
He leaves behind his brother Ed Stoner (Sarah), his sister Terri White, and three children, David Stoner (Kathy Knodt), Becky Carr (Jim Fromi), and Paula Kittay (Kelly Murphy). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren Charity (Paul), Amanda, Todd (Sarah), Julie, Josh and Riley, 3 great grandchildren Aidan, Chase and Hudson. And 5 step-children.
Richard served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955 where he saw combat in the Korean conflict earning a Purple Heart. He worked at Martin Marietta for over 30 years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge for 31 years and held every position available. He worked at Mariana Buttes Golf Course in Loveland in his retirement.
He was an avid Golfer, Bowler, Pool Shooter and Poker player. Richard memorized the words to several poems and songs and could recite them accurately. He was even able to recite Casey at the Bat and The Ragged Old Flag, three days before he died. He was often the life of the party and always entertaining. He had many friends and was loved by everyone who knew him.
44225. Channing Charles Haskell
Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954
Name: Channing C Haskell
Birth Date: 17 Nov 1905
Birth Place: Granger, Iowa
Application Date: 6 May 1949
Application Place: Granger, Iowa, USA
Dunnichay Funeral Homes
Margery J. Juday, age 87, of Tipton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton, IN. Margery was born in Granger, Iowa on October 22,1927 to the late Channing Haskell and Mary (Rogers) Bohlander.
On July 31,1948, she married the love of her life James Juday and they shared 55 years of marriage together, before he passed on September 13, 2013.
Margery worked at Ray Brothers Canning Factory and Cotton Insurance Agency as a secretary for many years . Margery was a member of the the Elwood Ladies Lions, attended the West Street Christian Church in Tipton, and she loved to play golf.
Margery is survived by her 3 Sons, Barry (Jan) Juday of Tipton, Chris(Pat) Juday of Elwood, & Jeff (Cindy) Juday of Noblesville, 7 Grandchildren & 15 Great-Grandchildren, two sisters, Francie (Richard) Grieves and Lois (Bill) Whitehall of Okeechobee, FL, several nieces & nephews.
Margery was preceded in death by her parents,Husband, James L. Juday, sister, Mararet Brown, and a Brother, Robert Bohlander.
Mr. Juday was the son of Cordova and Florence (Fergeson) Juday, both deceased. On July 31, 1948, he married Margery J.(Bolander) Juday.
He was survived by his wife, three sons, seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren nieces, nephews, a brother, Joe; a sister, Ellen Graham.
A brother, Paul, preceded him in death.
He was a member of Elwood Elks, Elwood Lions Club (past president); West Street Christian Church of Tipton, IN. He retired from farming.
Margaret R. Brown, age 83, of Lakeland and formerly of Indianapolis passed away on March 28, 2013, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Florida.
Margaret was born on Feb. 3, 1929, to Channing & Mary Haskell in Granger, IA. Margaret was married to Donald R. Brown and he passed away on Sept. 28, 2012.
Margaret is survived by:
3 Sons - David Brown of Lakeland, FL
Mark Brown of Indianapolis
Roger Brown of Indianapolis
Daughter - Lisa Campisi of St. Louis
3 Sisters- Lois Whitehall and Frances Grieves both of Okeechobee, FL, and Marge Juday of Tipton
Six Grandchildren and Two Great GrandchildrenShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother Robert Bolander
Donald R. Brown, age 83, of Lakeland and formerly of Indianapolis passed away on September 28, 2012, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Florida following an extended illness.
Donald was born on July 24, 1929, to Donald and Kathleen (Noble) Brown in Elwood, IN.
Donald married Margaret R. (Haskell) Brown and she survives.
Donald was a retired Insurance Salesman. Donald and Margaret retired to live in Lakeland, FL. He was a member of Murat Shrine and Mason's.
Donald is survived by:
Wife- Margaret
3 Sons - David Brown of Lakeland, FL
Mark Brown of Indianapolis
Roger Brown of Indianapolis
Daughter - Lisa Campisi of St. Louis
Brother - Richard Brown
Sister - Mary Jo Elton; .
Six Grandchildren and Two Great GrandchildrenHe was preceded in death by Father, Donald N. Brown, Mother, Kathleen Brown.
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
August 12, 2005In Loving Memory of CHARLES D. HIGGINS Born August 8, 1922 in Silver City, N.M. Passed away August 1, 2005 at 82 in West Covina, CA.
He served in the Air Force in WWII.
He was preceded in death by wife Marilyn in 1992; two brothers Bartlett and Patrick and three sisters Bertha, Vera and Mamie.
He is survived by wife Rosey; children Donald, Diane and Charlene all of California; brother Emmett of WA., sister Connie, CO; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; stepson Todd McCain of TN and step- daughter Gina McCain of MI and many other relatives and friends.
Dallas County News (Adel, IA)
December 27, 2016Herrold Arthur Rickey, 90, died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, surrounded by the love of his family.
Herrold Rickey was born May 1, 1926, to Arthur and Birdie (Herrold) Rickey on a farm south of Woodward, Iowa. He graduated from Woodward High School in 1944. After graduating, he met Doris Cireta Mowrer from Perry, Iowa. They fell in love and were married on June 2, 1946. Shortly after their marriage, Cireta became ill and had to go to Oakdale Hospital. Of course, Herrold followed her there where he worked as a maintenance worker. Together they raised five children: Diane (Lee) Amundson, Connie (Steve) Pearson, Mary (Mark) Boyd, Martha Ervin, and Glen (Kristen) Rickey. The family was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 19 grandchildren.
Herrold worked hard all his life in several jobs, including on the farm, the gas station, the grain elevator, the creamery truck, and building awnings. He sharpened saws out of his home beyond his 90th birthday. He was very proud of his work at Northern Natural Gas, where he retired in 1983 after working 37 years.
Herrold was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. To his family, he was dad or grandpa, the man who shared his home, his love, and his strength and loved us all unconditionally. The times we had together at the lake and at the Rickey Christmas were memories we will cherish. To his friends and neighbors he was someone you could always count on, to plow a garden, sharpen a saw, enjoy conversation on the deck, and share his knowledge to help solve a problem. He cherished his special friend, Sylvia, and greatly enjoyed their long rides in the countryside and many conversations over dinner.
To all of us he was the model for the best we could aspire to be: kind, generous, and unassuming despite the great man we all recognized him to be. We were blessed to be a part of his life and will miss him greatly.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his wife of 64 years, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Iowa Falls Times-Citizen
UNION - Frieda M. Newby, 78, of Union, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Grandview Heights Care Center in Marshalltown.
Frieda was born Dec. 10, 1923, at Granger, to Harry and Winnetta Herrold Haywood.
She graduated from Union High School and attended Ellsworth Community College for one year and later graduated from Drake University.
On Dec. 22, 1945, she married Keith Newby in Union. Frieda taught elementary education for more than 40 years in several schools, including Union/Whitten. She was a member of the Union Community Church, the Iowa State Education Association and enjoyed gardening and 4-H.
She is survived by three sons, Kenneth of Union, Kirby and wife, Carol, of LeGrand, and Keene and wife, Lois, of Gilman; a daughter-in-law, Laura Newby of Conrad; a sister, Corrine Martin and husband, Dale, of Union; four brothers, LaVerne Haywood, and wife, Erma, of Eldora, Charles Haywood and wife, Betty, and Arvin Haywood, and wife, Carolyn, all of Union, and George Haywood and wife, Elaine, of Rhodes; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Keith, in 1993.
Eldora Herald-Ledger
July 13, 1993Keith Ardell Newby, 73, of Union, died on Thursday, July 8, 1993, of a heart attack at his home.
Keith Ardell Newby was born on May 5, 1920, in Liscomb, the son of Edward and Hazel Coyne Newby. He attended Liscomb grade school and Union High School.
He farmed for 18 years near Union, worked for the Eldora State Training School in Eldora for 11 years, and at the John Deere dealership in Union for several years. He retired in 1980.
He was married to Frieda Haywood on December 22, 1945, at Union. He was recognized with a State Award for the Handicapped.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Survivors include his wife, and three sons, Kenneth of Union, Kirby of LeGrand, and Keene of Gilman.
H. LaVerne Haywood, 79, was born on February 16, 1926 in Granger, Iowa, the son of Harry and Winnetta Herrold Haywood.
At the age of thirteen, he moved with his family to the Union area where attended school. On August 25, 1944, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving overseas in the Rhineland Central Europe Theaters. He was honorably discharged on July 3, 1946 where he received two bronze battle stars.
On June 22, 1947, he was united in marriage to Erma McDonald in Eldora, Iowa.
He farmed his entire life in the Union area, and was very active in his church and community. LaVerne was a member of the Union Community Church for sixty-six years, and served on the church board and several committees. He also served as a 4-H leader, the Lawn Hill Coop board, was a member of the Eldora American Legion for fifty-nine years, and was one of the first to receive the Hardin County Conservation Award. In his later years he volunteered at the Yuma Medical Center while wintering in Arizona. He dearly loved his grandchildren and his church.
LaVerne is survived by his wife: Erma Haywood of rural Eldora, son: Harry (Carol) Haywood, of Eldora; daughter: Pat (Bob) Ashbaugh of, Norwalk; son: Harris (Dianna) Haywood of rural Eldora; eight grandchildren: Jennifer, Nathan, Brant; Blake, Cory, Heath, Aaron & Jordon, and one great-grandchild; one sister: Corrine (Dale) Martin of Union; three brothers: Charles (Betty) Haywood of Union; Arvin (Carolyn) Haywood of Conrad; and George (Elaine) Haywood of State Center.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Frieda Newby and a brother in infancy.
73726. Charles Franklin Haywood
Boeke Funeral Home
Charles F. Haywood, 87, of rural Union, Iowa, died of natural causes at Bethany Life in Story City.
He was born in rural Granger on April 5, 1931, the son of Harry and Winnetta (Herrold) Haywood.
At the age of seven, Charles' family moved to rural Union, where he graduated from Union High School in 1948 and married his songbird Betty Wirth on June 17, 1951. Together they raised one son and four daughters.
Charles' laughter filled his home. Haywood family Christmas celebrations featured gag gifts and Charles' bald head bedecked with the bows from his grandchildren's presents. Known as the family jokester, Charles spearheaded decorating newlywed cars at family weddings and instigated pranks with his neighbor Merrill, whom he has joined in heaven, where they are surely riding mopeds together.
Charles endured thousands of concerts, recitals, pageants, livestock shows, plays, musicals, and sporting events of his children and grandchildren. Summer vacations were spent at the county and state fairs.
Charles often got in trouble with the referees at his daughter's Union-Whitten Cobra basketball games, but only to "protect" them.
He was an avid Iowa State Cyclone fan, driving to games in the "CyBird" mobile. He lived to see his beloved Chicago Cubs break the curse and win the World Series, but refused to buy the pony he promised his daughter years earlier if the Cubbies should win the pennant. He loved putting puzzles together and playing games with the grandchildren and taught them how to cheat playing checkers so they could beat their parents.
Charles witnessed a transformation in agriculture that constantly amazed him. He told stories about his father farming with a moldboard plow powered by horses, and he could plant straight corn and soybean rows without advancements in precision technology. He repurchased the first tractor he owned, a 1950 Farmall M, and learned many financial lessons through the 1980's that he passed onto his son, who now runs the family farm.
The long hours Charles worked raising crops, cattle, and hogs instilled a strong work ethic into his children and grandchildren, but he always stopped what he was doing to attend their events. His daughters thought he let the cows out before their dates arrived to test the young men's skills. This tactic only generated two sons-in-laws from farming backgrounds, but Charles did gain a skilled daughter-in-law who can manage all the farm tasks. Above all, Charles demonstrated family is more important than work.
Sundays were for church, and Charles made sure the chores were done in time to get everyone there. Although tone-deaf himself, Charles loved to be surrounded by his musical family in the pew as they sang hymns. He raised his family in the Union Community Church and enjoyed his "empty nest" years attending the Honey Creek-New Providence Friends Church.
Charles is survived by his wife of 67 years, who displayed the true meaning of "till death do us part" and their children, Carol (Scott) Humphrey of Eldora, Steven (Linda) Haywood of Union, Cheryl (Steve) Irwin of Chicago, Illinois,, Beth (Ed) Stephas of Ames, Julianne (Terry) Johnston of Parkersburg and an honorary daughter, Marianne Pekola-Sjoblom of Finland. Also his grandchildren – Adam, Colleen, Christian and Juliet Humphrey; Rachel and Steve Linderman; Caleb and Elias Humphrey; Amber, Chris, Brinley and Lily Knudsen; Austin and Jennifer Haywood; Grant, Sara, Sophie, Leah and Ruby Stephas; Amanda, Adam, Shaylee, Zoey, Charlie and Hadley DeLancey; Rebekah, Nate and Lyla Ross; Noah Stephas; and Mackenzie and Adeline Johnston. His thirteen great-grandchildren fondly referred to him as Grandpa Jellybean.
He is also survived by brother and best friend Arvin (Carolyn) of Conrad, his sister Corinne Martin of Union, sister-in-law Erma Haywood of Eldora and brother George (Elaine) Haywood of Rhodes, as well as many nieces and nephews and neighbor kids that he considered to be his own.
In death Charles has been reunited with his parents, his wife's parents Ray and Glenna Wirth and a beautiful granddaughter Adrianna Haywood Johnston. Additionally, his sister Frieda Newby, brother LaVerne Haywood, an infant brother Lawrence Lyle, and extended family members.
God blessed the life of Charles F. Haywood. He didn't hide his light under a bushel — His light shines on through his family.
Boeke Funeral Home
Betty Joan Haywood, 89, of rural Union, Iowa, died of natural causes on April 12, 2023, at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa. She was born at home in rural Bangor, Iowa, on August 1, 1933, to Raymond and Glenna (Hauser) Wirth.
Betty was raised in the Bangor area and the family moved to Union her freshman year. She graduated from Union High School in 1951. She married Charles F. Haywood a few weeks later on June 17. They were married for 67 years until his death in 2018.
During her senior year in high school, Betty won the state of Iowa vocal music award. She made sure her children participated in music lessons, camps, competitions, and concerts. She attended them all with great pride, while always reminding them to "sing out."
Betty's children were dressed properly for church on Sunday – and never late. The Haywood family attended the Union Community Church for decades where she helped direct children's music programs. Later she attended the Honey Creek New Providence Friends Church. She participated in women's fellowship, sang in the choirs and served on various committees.
Betty fully embraced her role as a farm wife. She had the ability to take simple ingredients and make a meal fit for a king. Her creativity was also expressed in her flower gardens, crafting and her beautifully decorated home. Christmas was especially special, as trees adorned in ornaments and lights enhanced every room, and family gatherings featured talent shows.
Betty gave of her time and talents unselfishly and had an innate ability to spring into action to help a sick neighbor or family member. She was a 4-H leader and enjoyed fellowship with her Tryst Club sisters. Charles and Betty attended countless plays, concerts, athletic events and fairs for their children and grandchildren – being present for the family was always a priority.
Following the death of her husband, during her final years, she embraced her many new friends and filled her days with wonderful activities while living at Timberland Village in Story City, Iowa.
Betty is survived by her children, Carol (Scott) Humphrey of Eldora, Iowa; Steven (Linda) Haywood of Union, Iowa; Cheryl (Steve) Irwin of Chicago, Illinois; Beth (Ed) Stephas of Ames, Iowa; Julianne (Terry) Johnston of Parkersburg, Iowa; and an honorary daughter, Marianne Pekola-Sjoblom of Finland. She is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Adam, Colleen, Christian and Juliet Humphrey; Rachel and Steve Linderman; Caleb and Elias Humphrey; Amber, Chris, Brinley and Lily Knudsen; Austin, Jennifer and Francis Haywood; Grant, Sarah, Sophie, Leah and Ruby Stephas; Amanda, Adam, Shaylee, Zoey, Charlie and Hadley DeLancey; Rebekah, Nate, Lyla and Griffin Ross; Noah Stephas, who will be united in marriage to Hannah Scotton on his grandparent's 72nd anniversary in June; Mackenzie and Aaron Foley; and Adeline and Ty Cook, who are awaiting the birth of Betty's 16th great-grandchild.
In death, Betty has been reunited with her husband, her parents, her in-laws Harry and Winnetta Haywood, and a granddaughter Adrianna Haywood Johnston. Additionally, her brother Daniel Wirth and his wife Linda, an infant brother, and many beloved brothers-and sisters-in-law.
Betty had a zeal for life until the very end. As she realized her body had suddenly become too weak for her active mind, she softly said "Jesus," closed her eyes and entered heaven where her beautiful soprano voice now echoes in the golden streets.
Abels Funeral Homes
Arvin Glen Haywood passed through the eternal farm gate to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Creekside Nursing Home in Grundy Center. He was born in rural Granger July 2, 1935, at home to his parents Harry and Winnetta (Herrold) Haywood.
Arvin moved with his family to rural Union in 1938, where he graduated from Union High School, Union, Iowa, in 1953. He attended Ellsworth College, lowa Falls, Iowa, briefly before transferring to William Penn College, Oskaloosa, Iowa, where he participated in basketball and campus activities.
He met his lifelong partner Carolyn Jean McDowell of Grinnell, IA, and they were married on December 23, 1955. Arvin and Carolyn both graduated from William Penn College in May 1957 with teaching degrees.
Arvin contracted tuberculosis in 1958 and was admitted to Oakdale Hospital where he recuperated from January until December. He spent his time learning to tool beautiful leather billfolds and purses, and made yarn shawls on a wooden loom.
Arvin's first teaching position began in Letts, lowa; other positions included Union-Whitten and Eldora High School. Following thirteen years of teaching Business, History, Economics, and Social Studies, he returned with his family to Union to the farm he was raised on and reacquainted himself with his love of the land, livestock and farming. The 'teacher' in him never left as he continued to substitute, taught investing classes, classes for Veterans, Sunday School, and fill in at the pulpit. Arvin grew up attending the Union Community Church and later the Eldora Congregational Church.
Arvin enjoyed sharing his time with Kiwanis, Rotary, Hardin County Farm Museum, tractor rides, counselor for Boys State. He especially enjoyed writing about vintage iron for DTN and saving stories about his childhood on the farm. He made many Canadian fishing trips with friends and family with plenty of fish stories to tell and some to eat. Arvin especially had a love of growing his garden, especially the strawberry patch, melons, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and making horseradish. He loved to share it and Carolyn was thankful for that.
His older children are so grateful for the time their dad spent building two different home-made campers for their out-west summer vacations. Their parents did their best at 'teaching' them the history of the west only to find them lying in the back window or on the floor. The best vacation came when their parents purchased a real camper - a Winnebago. Those vacations waned once the family was on the farm and two more boys joined the family. The younger ones got to stay in hotel rooms; not homemade campers.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Carolyn of Arlington Place, Grundy Center; children, Susan (Marvin) Beneke of Palmer, Charles (Linda) Haywood of Ames, Carl (Priya) Haywood of Mountain View, California, Paul (Dianne) Haywood of Union; grandchildren, Erin (Michael) Peat of Dubuque, Jessica (Kevin) Bane of Ames, Nicole Olson of Scottsdale, Arizona, Emily Haywood of lowa City, Tom and Spencer Haywood of Ames, Nina, Kiran and Raina Mistry Haywood of Mountain View, California; great Grandchildren; sisters-in-laws Erma Haywood of Eldora and Betty Haywood of Story City; sister Corinne Martin of Marshalltown; brother George (Elaine) Haywood of Rhodes; and many nieces and nephews.
In death Arvin has been reunited with his parents, his wife's parents Arthur O. and Mildred
McDowell; sister Frieda Newby; brothers LaVerne and Charles Haywood; and brother and sister-in-law Ray and Betty McDowell.