Remembering our Ten Mile Lake Friends...2008
Mary Virginia Knowles Campbell, 90, died peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2008
at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.
She was born in Omaha NE on May 4, 1918, the eldest child of James Walter and
Katherine Martin Knowles. Mary Virginia attended elementary school at Duchesne
Academy and graduated from Omaha Central High School. She attended Bradford
Junior College in Bradford, MA, and then attended the University of Nebraska in
Lincoln, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, graduating with a
bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She was a princess in the 1938
Ak-Sar-Ben Court. She married Stuart Douglas Campbell of Norfolk, NE, on August
23, 1941 in Omaha. Following Dr. Campbell’s medical residency they lived in
Wayne, NE and moved to Scottsbluff in 1947. Mrs. Campbell resided in Scottsbluff
for 54 years, with a brief move to Omaha from 2001 to May, 2008, when she
returned and moved to the Village at Regional West.
She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, St. Agnes Altar Society, AAUW,
and St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary, and was 50-year member of Chapter ET of PEO.
Mary Virginia is survived by her children Katherine (Paul) Edelbrock of
Scottsbluff, Anne (John) Jones of Petaluma, CA. Susan (Steve) Wilson of
Enterprise, AL, Joan Campbell of Lincoln, Doug (Laurie) Campbell of Sonoma CA,
Allan (Pam) Campbell of Bemidji, MN, and Ginny (Gabe) Ojeda of Kingston, TN. She
is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, her son-in-law
John Ringle of Minnesota, and her brother Jim (Birdie) Knowles of Omaha.
Her husband Douglas, brother Eugene “Bud” Knowles, sister Rosemary Sorz,
daughter Julie Ringle, grand-daughters Maggie, Alison, and Molly, and son-in-law
John Campbell preceded her in death.
The Campbell family spent many years on the South Shore of Ten Mile Lake, in
the Woock cabins. Eventually they bought one of these cabins
(Information provided by Sally Helsman.)
Barbara Sigrid Galdames, 59, of Ten Mile Lake (Hackensack, MN) died on August
26, 2008 in Fargo, ND following an unexpected stroke and automobile accident
near her home. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Andrea Galdames (Paul
Dosh), her son, Sebastian Galdames, her three brothers: Andrew Larson (Kate
Larson), Juan Larson, and David Larson, granddaughter Araminta Patricia, and
numerous relatives and friends.
Barbara was born to Patricia (Peterson) and Robert Larson on November 16,
1948 in São Paulo, Brazil. She spent much of her youth living in Lima, Peru and
Santiago, Chile, but always maintained a connection to the family property on
Ten Mile Lake, visiting it with her family when possible. Barbara married
Gustavo A. Galdames in Santiago in 1971. In 1974 she and her husband moved to
Dallas, Texas where they resided for several years. Both Andrea and Sebastian
were born in Dallas. Gustavo was killed in a car accident in 1979 and Barbara
returned to Santiago with her children for a year before moving permanently to
Ten Mile Lake.
Barbara was a devoted and adored daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother.
For many years she worked as a teacher to young children before becoming a
greenhouse manager. She had a talent for growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables
and maintained a beautiful garden that surrounded her home. Most recently
Barbara worked at the AmericInn in Walker. She is deeply missed by family,
friends, and coworkers.
A memorial service will be held at her home on Saturday, October 11, 2008.
Memorial contributions can be made to Minnesota Public Radio or the Ten Mile
Lake Association in her name.
(Information provided by Barbara's daughter, Andrea
Galdames)
Bernice Brown Stahler died peacefully in her sleep on August 12, 2008, in San
Diego, CA, at age 96. She was born in Anoka in 1912. She was a graduate of the
University of Minnesota. Along with Pearl Johnson, Gert Kuehl, and their three
husbands from Lamberton, MN, she brought her family to Ten Mile Lake in 1947.
(The wonderful Ten Mile Lake History of 2007 has many entries from these three
families.)
Although Bernice and her husband, “Chuck” Stahler, moved their family west
(eventually to California) in 1952, Bernice’s daughter Mary and son John
continued to visit Ten Mile Lake. John owned the old green Hansel place, near
Helen Anderson, from 1990 to 2005. Bernice’s last visit was in 1998, at age 86,
but she always loved Ten Mile Lake.
Bernice was a wonderful, remarkable woman. She will be sorely missed by her
family. She leaves children Mary, John, and Ann, and grandchildren somewhere
north of ten (John himself has five great grandchildren.)
Bernice Stahler’s life touched many; it is hard to imagine that anyone was
left wanting, since she had a positive message for everyone. Her death is a
great loss for all who knew her.
(Information provided by John Stahler, son.)
Stan Adams, 46, a lifelong Ames resident, died Friday, August 1, 2008, at Ten
Mile Lake, of a heart attack. Stan was born May 18, 1962, in Tacoma, Washington,
the son of Bruce and Nancy (Getz) Adams. He graduated from Ames High School in
1980, and from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing in
1987. He married Loretta Lutjen June 23, 1984. He was employed at CMA IDEACOM as
a salesman.
He and his family enjoyed vacationing at Ten Mile Lake, where he enjoyed
water skiing and other water sports. He loved his children, and enjoyed ISU
athletics, the Green Bay Packers, and the Boston Red Sox. His love of all types
of music inspired him to listen to music and to converse about it often.
Stan is survived by his wife, Loretta Adams; one daughter, Lindsey Jo Adams,
and one son, Dylan Marshall Adams, all of Ames; by his mother Nancy Adams, of
Ames; brother Jay (Linda) Adams, of Huxley; sisters Marna (Gary) Lenz, of
Bloomington, MN and Sarah Adams (Kevin Koshmeder) of St. Croix Falls, WI;
brothers Denny Marshall, of Lincoln , NB and Frank Marshall, of Yelm,
Washington; sister Eva (Kevin) Grauer of Lincoln, NB; and aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his dad, Bruce Adams; his
in-laws, Delbert and Izetta Lutjen, and one brother, Vince Marshall. A funeral
service was held Friday, August 8, 2008 at the United Church of
Christ-Congregational in Ames, with the Reverend Paul Johnson officiating.
(Information provided by Jack Adams, uncle.)
Margaret “Peggy” Decker Winton, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, June
23, 2008 after a period of declining health. She died as she lived, with durable
grace. She was a native of Minnesota and spent most of her life in the state,
interspersed with periods in Idaho, Oregon, California, and Massachusetts.
She graduated from Northrop Collegiate School and attended Pomona College and
the University of Minnesota. A good heart and a determined positive attitude
toward life were Peggy’s hallmarks. She was highly compassionate and generous
with a pervasive concern for the well-being of others. She relished cooking and
entertaining, and had a natural talent for color and design expressed in her
clothing, her home décor, her appreciation of good art, and in her proficiency
as an accomplished gardener. She was an able sculptress and created engaging
water colors into her later years. As a high school student she participated in
musical theater, and singing was a lifelong joy. She played tennis proficiently
as a youth, skied, golfed, and adored dancing. She enjoyed travel to Europe,
Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii.
Peggy was married for 48 years to Clifford F. Anderson, a member of the 1941
and 1942 University of Minnesota football teams, and captain-elect of the 1943
team. Peggy was predeceased by her husband, her parents, David J. Winton and
Katherine D. Winton, and by her brother, David M. Winton. She is survived by her
sister, Katherine W. Evans; son, Mark Anderson; daughter, Katherine A Crosby and
husband David Washburn; and her companion, Yale Smiley.
Cliff and Peggy first came to Ten Mile as guests of Bob and Katherine Crabb,
and then bought a cabin on Lower Ten Mile Lake Road in the 60s. Eventually they
became part of the group that bought Hillaway and built a new cabin on the East
Shore.
(Information provided by Karin Arsan.)
Effie Wilson Anderson, 93, of Ames, Iowa, died Sunday, June 22, at Bethany
Manor in Story City. She was born October 12, 1914, in Boone, Iowa, the daughter
of Walter R. and Bessie (Norick) Wilson. She graduated from Boone High School in
1931, attended Boone Junior College, and graduated from Drake University with a
degree in education. She taught in rural schools in Boone and Story counties and
in elementary schools in Cambridge and Ballard Community District in Story
County. She enjoyed reading, public radio, bridge, and cross-stitching her own
designs, but her passion was teaching kids to read. She and Glenn enjoyed 33
years at their summer home on Ten Mile Lake.
Effie married Glenn E. Anderson August 15, 1937. She was a member of the
United Church of Christ (Congregational) in both Ames and Hackensack, MN. She
was a charter member of the Beta Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary
Society for Women Teachers.
She is survived by three daughters, Charlene (Watson) Mason, Glennis
Anderson, and Verdene Anderson; one son, Glenn (Catherine) Anderson; nine
grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Glenn, and three sisters: Irene, Genevieve, and Zoe.
A private family burial service was held at Linwood Cemetery in Boone.
(Information from the Ames Tribune, June 25, 2008.)
Ned Jeffries Goodwin, 73, of Sun City, Arizona, died on May 16, 2008. He was
born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1934. In 1949 he moved to Walker, Minnesota where he
graduated from high school in 1952. He attended the university of Minnesota and
graduated from Brown Institute with a degree in Mass Communication. Ned served
in the navy during the Korean War. He was editor of the “Kwajaleen Post”
Newspaper in the Marshall Islands and spent two years in Hawaii as the official
guide for tours of Pearl Harbor. Later he was stationed at the Pentagon on the
editorial staff of All Hands Magazine. After his honorable discharge from the
Navy, he finished his education and in 1958 began his long career in
broadcasting in Marshall, Minnesota. In 1959 he was hired by Station KBUN in
Bemidji, Minnesota. In 1964 he became General Manager and was named Vice
President of Paul Bunyan Broadcasting Company in 1967. He built FM Station KBHP
in 1972.
In 1988, Ned had open-heart surgery after a near-fatal heart attack. The
company was sold in 1989, but Ned continued on the air with his very popular
program, “Musical Memories,” which ended in 1994 after 23 years. He worked for
Public Television for two years as director of Development, retiring again in
1995.
Ned was active in Bemidji civic affairs, serving as President of the Park
Board and Councilman; in 1970 he was elected Mayor of Bemidji. He became an
active member of the Minnesota Broadcasting Association in 1964 and served on
the Board of Directors, as Secretary/Treasurer, and Vice President; from 1986 to
1988 he served as President of MBA. He received the MBA Pioneer Broadcaster
Award in 1989, and was honored as one of the original members of the MBA Hall of
Fame in 2001. In addition to his busy professional life he enjoyed acting with
the summer stock Paul Bunyan Playhouse in Bemidji for 17 years.
In 1994, Ned married Mariana Elsenpeter. When he retired they moved to Ten
Mile Lake, in Hackensack, MN. In 1996 Ned and Mariana bought a home in Sun City,
AZ and were “snow birds” for ten years. In 2005 they sold their lake home and
became permanent residents of Sun City.
Ned was preceded in death by his father, Ned, Sr., his mother, Orlean Magee,
and step-father, Roy Magee; and grandson, Jeremy Goodwin. He is survived by his
wife Mariana; two sons, Brad (Amy) Goodwin of Brooten, MN, and Paul (Kim)
Goodwin of Bemidji, MN; daughter July (Tom) Wollack of Andover, MN; step-mother
Marlea Turgeon of Evanston, IL; half-sisters Marlea Jean (Brian) Robb of Buffalo
Grove, IL and Pam (Kelly) Gavin of Bradenton, FL; half-brother Jeff Goodwin of
Mahomet, IL; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
A memorial service will be held in Bemidji at a later date. Inurnment will be
in Evergreen Cemetery in Walker, MN.
(Information provided by Ned’s wife, Mariana Goodwin)
Margaret “Marty” Elizabeth (Ford) Gits, a longtime resident of Bemidji, MN
died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Neilson Place in Bemidji. Marty was born
September 9, 1930 in Marshall, MN to Dr. Burton Ford and Mary Lauretta “Laura”
(Graney) Ford. Marty graduated from Marshall High School in 1948 and from St.
Catherine’s College in 1952. She did graduate work at the University of Arizona
in Tucson, where she received a Master’s Degree in Art History. She married
Gregory E. Gits on August 13, 1955 in Marshall, MN.
Marty was employed in St. James, MN School District and at St. Ann’s in
Minneapolis until she retired to raise a family. She was a St. Philip’s Trustee
and was involved in St. Jude’s Circle. Marty was a master knitter and crocheter,
enjoyed crossword puzzles, water color and oil painting, and was an avid reader.
She was a loving mother, thoughtful person, a creative cook, an avid bridge and
cribbage player, and especially loved spending time with her children and
grandchildren at Ten Mile Lake. She had spent every summer since she was nine
years old at the Gits cabin, formerly the Ford cabin.
Marty is survived by her loving husband, Gregory gits, of Bemidji, MN; her
children, Judy M. Klaers (Pat) of Fargo, ND, Charles J. Gits (Kim) of Edina. MN,
Elizabeth A Nelson (Gayle) of Brainerd, MN, Helen P. Yarmoska (Wayne) of Edina,
and John G. Gits (Lisa) of Madison, WI; nine grandchildren; sister Patricia
Murphy of Marshall, MN; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand
nephews; dear friends of the Book Club and neighborhood. She was preceded in
death by her parents and her brother, Dr. Jack Ford, and her sister, Eileen
Hahn. A funeral service was held at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Bemidji on
May 10, 2008, with interment at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery in Marshall,
MN.
(Information provided by Marty’s husband, Greg Gits.)
Alyce L. Purvis died April 30, 2008 in Lincoln, NE after a very long fight
with Alzheimer’s disease and other health issues. She was just 3 weeks short of
her 89th birthday and a few more weeks short of celebrating her 68th wedding
anniversary with her devoted husband, Don. In addition to her husband, she is
survived by her daughters,C. Leigh (Warren) Gerber and Lynn (Ross) McCown; son
Rick; grandchildren Mike (Mary Susan) Gerber, Geoff (Chelsea) Gerber, Torry
(John) Marszalek, Vanessa (David) Harris, C.Leigh (Jason) Hellbusch, and Chris
McCown; and great grandchildren: Aidan and Chloe Gerber. Other survivors include
nephews and great nieces, all of whom visited the Purvis cabin at TML numerous
times.
After vacationing at various resorts on the north shore, Alyce and Don bought
their cabin on Chariton Beach in 1959 and their love of the lake has grown every
year since. Alyce’s industriousness and love of beauty “changed” the cabin many
times over the years. She always seemed to have a paint brush or flower pot at
the ready. It always resulted in a beautiful cabin. Over the years, many, many
friends of the kids and grandkids would use the dock as a gathering place and if
they hung around long enough, Alyce would recruit them to “throw a few rocks”
onto the bank. It seemed a fair trade-off to get another water ski ride.
Alyce unequivocally and passionately loved all that Ten Mile offers:
boating, fishing, sailing, loafing on a raft, raking, gardening, planting trees,
embracing the ever-changing moods of the lake, “pitch” games, picking berries
and making jams and jellies, entertaining, black water hour, reading books with
and without redeeming values, any number of arts and crafts, long walks on the
back roads wearing a mosquito net hat, saunas, enjoying the raining times
because “we need it,” singing “I See the Moon” and “The Ten Mile Song,” naps,
Sunday breakfast, spoiling grandkids, bird watching, laughing at the antics of
hummingbirds, and, welcoming a beautiful, wonderful sunrise, as well as exalting
a spectacular sunset.
Alyce was an adored wife, an All-American mom, the absolute best “Grammy,”
and a cherished and sincere friend to many. She will be missed terribly but
remembered joyfully and happily.
(Information provided by Rick Purvis, son.)
Miton M. Zobel, age 86, of Ida Grove, IA died Sunday, April 13, 2008 at
Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX.
Born January 22, 1922, in Ida Grove, IA, Milton Milford Zobel was one of nine
children born to Louis G. and Anna M (Schwenk) Zobel. He was baptized January
29, 1922 at Trinity Church in Grant Township, by his grandfather, Pastor Henry
Schwenk. On May 20, 1947, Milton was united in marriage to Frieda R. Reuscher.
They had one daughter, Carol Ann. Frieda preceded Milton in death on August 9,
2002.
Milton served in the United States Air Force during World War II. Following
his tour of duty, he returned to Ida Grove where he was active in the
construction industry and other businesses since 1946. Milton was president of
United Builders Inc., a diversified construction and building supply company. He
constructed many homes, commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals in the
community and throughout the area. He also designed and built various churches,
the more recent one being St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, his home
church.
For many years Milton was an active member in the Master Builders of Iowa,
serving on the Board of Directors and as secretary, vice president, and
president. He was also on two committees on the national level of the Associated
General Contractors of America. He was a member of the American Legion for over
50 years.
On May 13, 2002, Milton married Elaine (Depauw) Hendrickson Splettstoeszer at
Breezy Point Chapel in Brainerd, MN. The couple enjoyed spending time at their
vacation homes in Texas and Minnesota.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine; a daughter, Carol Ann Hanson of Cedar
Falls; six grandchildren: Joanna (the Rev. Kirk) Perry of Grand Marian Island,
New Brunswick, Canada, Jesse Hanson of Memphis, TN, and Jeremiah, Joshua,
Josiah, and Jemimah (Jamie) Hanson, all of Cedar Falls; three brothers: Victor
(Lois) Zobel of Ida Grove, Martin (Beth) Zobel of Yorkville, IL, and Vernon
(Marlene) Zobel of Ida Grove; as well as many nieces and nephews, other
relatives, and a host of friends. In addition to his first wife,Frieda, Milton
was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edgar and Walter Zobel; and
three sisters, Lusann Werning, Lydia Schlinz, and Ruth Werning.
(Information, from the Des Moines Register, was provided
by Jack Adams.)
John T. Strawn Jr., 94, a part-time resident since 1974 at the family home on
Long’s Bay, died March 17, 2007, in Cedar Rapids, IA.
John was born and lived his childhood in Des Moines, IA. He earned a BA in
Chemistry from Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA, in 1933. In 1935 he married
Olive Keeler, and they resided and farmed in rural Benton County until retiring
to Vinton, IA, in 1992.
After Olive’s death in 1998, John moved to the Methwick Manor Retirement Home
in Cedar Rapids, IA, and was a resident there until his death.
John served on a number of boards and committees during his life in Benton
County. He and Olive enjoyed traveling in the U. S. and abroad, and his hobbies
included photography, collecting antique tractors, woodworking, hunting and
fishing. He loved every minute spent at Ten Mile with his family and friends.
John is survived by a son, Thomas; two daughters. Mary (Rick) Gaskins, and
Melinda (Jerry) McCarty; and five grandchildren.
(Information provided by Mary Gaskins.)
Dorothy Gail (Smith) Beasley, 84, of Nashville, Tennessee died March 8, 2008.
Dorothy Gail was born in Walker hospital, the daughter of Al and Mae Smith,
original builders of Happiness Resort. Her father bought the property in 1920.
The resort was then named “Hustle-Inn” lodge, and was built with the help of the
early pioneers of Long Bay, such as Albert Thomas (and his team of horses), the
Hobans and the Smith family. Dorothy Gail spent 15 summers helping her parents
run the resort until it had to be sold to the LeClair’s during the Depression,
for $3,000! She knew all of the pioneers of Long’s Bay, and recounts many
incredible stories about them in the Ten Mile Lake History Book, pages 39-42.
Fortunately, a one acre lot was retained around the point, where a new cabin
was built in the 1950’s by her mother and Louie Wittman, where it remains today
in the Beasley-Varela name.
Dorothy Gail, a Northwest stewardess, married Colonel Lyn Beasley, USAF, and
honeymooned in the Hoban’s boathouse. They had 5 children, and lived all over
the world. Each summer the Beasley family returned to Ten Mile to visit their
grandparents. The Beasley’s were best known for their waterskiing competitions,
“discing,” and great parties. The friendships at Ten Mile were solid and
lifelong. Lyn and Dorothy Gail were some of the first water-skiers on this lake,
and took great pride in sharing this skill, teaching countless others to ski.
Long’s Bay was always a little noisier and more active when the Beasley tribe
arrived! Lyn and Dorothy Gail added a permanent home in 1986, and were members
of Sacred Heart Church. They were also known for the country music concerts at
the Hackensack Senior Center, and the awesome F-16 “fly-by” performed by their
son, Skip, on the 4th of July 1988. She always considered Ten Mile her true
home, and her legacy shall remain for the next generations
(Information provided by Mary Ann Beasley Varela.)
Robert “Bob” William Nelson was born March 27, 1926, in Litchfield, MN. He
lived in Cosmos and Litchfield. He graduated from Litchfield High School in
1944. After high school he served in the Army during World War II. He graduated
from St. Cloud Teachers’ College in 1950, where he also played basketball. In
1950, he married Eleanor Macklin in Litchfield. He taught and coached in Byron,
Gaylord, Crosby-Ironton, and Inver Grove Heights.
Bob retired in 1980, and moved to live permanently at the cabin he had built
on Portage Lake, in Hackensack. He enjoyed many years of hunting, fishing, wild
ricing, maple syruping, wood working, and following his son Bob’s basketball
teams. Trips to Canada fishing, especially one with his children and
grandchildren, pheasant hunting with his friends, and two trips to China with
Ellie were highlights in recent years.
Bob was the only son of Bill and Hilda Nelson. He was husband to Ellie, and
Dad to Terry, Bob (Betsy), Marybeth (Keith), Becky (Randy), and Eric. He was
Grandpa to Isaac, Owen, Adam (Carrie), Britt, Molly (Erik), Ellie, Levi, and
Ben, and Great Grandpa to Trey and Ty. He was brother-in-law to Phoebe (Randy)
Vosbeck, Mary Jones, John Macklin, and Judy Macklin, and “Uncle Bob” to many
nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sisters-in-law B. J. Macklin and
Jean (Gail) Johnson; and brothers-in-law Ken Jones and Bill (Becky) Macklin.
Bob will be remembered as a generous, giving person who always had time for
others. Whenever he met people he wanted to know where they were from, what they
did, and whom they knew in common, and made connections with all. He spent time
helping at Union Congregation Church in Hackensack, and building homes for
Habitat for Humanity.
(Information from the Walker Pilot Independent, March 5,
2008.)
Esther Carlson died in January, 2008, just a few months shy of her 100th
birthday. She and her husband, Martin, began to vacation at Ten Mile in 1955,
and in 1959 they bought a cabin on Long Beach, where they spent summers after
Martin's retirement. Esther loved the lake and nature in general. She was very
artistic, and many of her paintings of cabins and nature scenes grace the walls
of family homes and cabins. She didn't begin to paint seriously until she was in
her 60s, and after that she was very active in the Walker Art League. She
enjoyed being out on the lake and fishing. Years ago she caught an 8-pound
walleye that continued its growth for some time after having been mounted and
hung on the wall. Esther loved to canoe, and in the 1960s and 1970s she and
Martin regularly went on canoe trips to nearby rivers with the Kilanders, the
Hertzmans and the Mattsons, who had a cabin on Birch Lake. With several
ministers and academics in the group, the after-trip gatherings were always full
of wonderfully told stories and anecdotes. She continued to enjoy canoe rides
even into her early 90s, when her eyesight was failing due to macular
degeneration. Esther had a very good eye for decoration, and she loved to make
arrangements from wildflowers and evergreen branches.
Esther and Martin were quite cosmopolitan and lived in many places around the
country, ranging from Chicago and Minnesota to Manhattan, and to St. Petersburg,
FL, in retirement until they moved back to the Twin Cities late in life. They
traveled widely around the world, and many friends from their travels visited
them at the lake.
Esther is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Anderson, who with husband Gary,
now occupies the old family cabin, and by her son, Bruce, and wife Jean, who
bought a new cabin not far away when the number of kids and grandkids became too
large to fit into one building. Esther is also survived by four grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.
(Information provided by Bruce Carlson.)
Jane S. Benbrook, 87, of Ames. IA passed away January 27, 2008. A devoted
wife and loving mother, she was preceded in death by her parents, Warder-man and
Mary Edna Stallings, and her brothers Ward and Jim. She is survived by Stan, her
loving husband of 64 years, daughter Susan and husband Mahmood Seyala, grandson
Layth and wife Suzanne, grandson Nazar, and great grandsons Caleb and Aidan.
Jane was born in Alton, IL. She attended her first year of college at
Shurtleff College and graduated from Iowa State College with a bachelor of
science in Home Economics. She was a member of Tri Delta Sorority and Phi
Upsilon Omicron Home Economics honorary society. She served as Home Economist
for Iowa Electric Light and Power in Marshalltown, IA and was a Civil Air Patrol
spotter.
After training at Smith College in Northampton, MA she graduated as a Navy
Ensign. She was stationed in Washington, DC and worked in the Code Rooms. After
the war she taught pre-school, was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, a substitute
teacher, a creative writer, a volunteer for “Gray Ladies,” worked for IBM,
organized tours and social events, and was an avid bridge player, camper, and
genealogy researcher. She spent every summer with her family at her beloved Ten
Mile Lake in MN.
(Information, from the Des Moines Register, was provided
by Stan Benbrook.)
1923 - 2008