The Clearfield Chronicle from Clearfield, Iowa • Z2

New Arrivals Hope everyone stays safe on this ice! When warm weather comes, we will have to wade through water. What a winter! Thursday morning for country school there was a good group out We talked about what kind of chores we had to do when wc were kids at home. Some of the jobs we did to make money back then were discussed also. Excuses to miss school and other topics were discussed. Flyball was played in the afternoon.

This is a very good way to get our exercise and fun. We do have a lot of laughs playing this game. We want to welcome Ruth Lines to Clearview Home. Ruth came from Villisca, Iowa and is in the North Hall. We hope she will enjoy her stay with us.

Friday was such a bad day, I couldn't even make it to work. The residents enjoyed the day without me bugging them to attend an activity. Saturday morning we enjoyed another chapter from "Montana The book is getting very interesting. Those enjoying enchiladas Saturday afternoon were Lois Whitmore, Lucille Eighmy, Jean King, Arlene Powell, Paul Lund, Helen McMath, Earl Huntsman, Lucille Bailey, Mary Lou Walkup, Ruth Newbum, Minnie Cordell, LoDean Gamer and Betty Webb. Some of the residents had never eaten enchiladas, but everyone really enjoyed them.

Everyone mt had second helpings. Monday, eleven residents received manicures. It always feels good to get your nails fixed. Vera Morey wasn't able to hold Sunday School, so the residents had to put up with me. Our lesson was "One Who Tuesday we had reading hour and got involved in the book.

We can't wait until it's time to read another chapter and see what happens. In the afternoon, we had a Valentine Tea. We had a good turn out for it. Twenty-two residents attended the tea. Our guests were Maxine Tridle, LoDean sister; Evelyn Lund, Paul Lund's wife; Ruth Henry came to enjoy tea with Jean King and Willis King; Nioma Gaule enjoyed tea with Earl Gaule.

Our treats were poppy seed, blueberry and cheny mini muffins; friendship bread, Valentine cookies and spinach dip with chips. We tried 3 different teas and coffee. We had candles lit and pretty centerpieces on each table. After the tea, numbers were drawn for the winners of the centerpieces. The lucky winners were Miriam Brown, Lois Whitmore and Diana Scott.

Everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed visiting with each other. I want to thank Diana Scott for coming and helping and Maxine Tridle for lending a hand. Wednesday morning, Tim Maxa held church. His message was on Jesus' love, John 3-16. Jesus gave his only son for our sins.

No one could love you more than that. Jesus' message is love your enemies, not just the people who love you back. Send Valentines to the people who don't like you or abuse you. Turn the other cheek, then you will be considered the children to the most highest. Love those who hate you.

Do unto others as you want others to do unto you. Patty Parrish played the piano for us. In the afternoon, we watched the movie "Heidi" starring Shirley Temple. We had popcorn to munch on, it was a good way to finish this cold, icy afternoon. Those braving the weather to visit residents were Lorane and Arnold Leonard to visit Arlene Powell.

Misty, Rick, and Shelby Fenton to visit with Jim Darst. Mary Lou Walkup's company was Bobby, Misty, Tory and Shawn Walkup, Danny and Jami Graham. Ruth Henry was here to visit Willis King and Jean King. Grace Sandeman got to visit with her daughter-in-law Gwen Sandeman. Mary and Herb Carson came to see Willis King.

Brenda and Todd Poppa and Diana Son visited Mary Lou Walkup as well. Fred and Barb Scott were here to see Helen McMath and visit with several other residents. Darlene Larsen also visited with several residents. Until Next Week, Keep Donald Edward Weis Dawn and Tom Weis of Truro are the proud parents of a son, Donald Edward, bom February 14. He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces.

Donald will be welcomed home by sisters Haley and Chelsae. Dawn is the daughter of Judy Wilson of Afton and Larry Brown of Apple Valley, CA. Danielle Renae Young Tammy and Kelly Young are the proud parents of Danielle Renae bom February 13 and weighing 5 pounds, 12 ounces. Danielle was welcomed home by sister, Brittney Nicole. Grandparents are Dennis and Carol Brown and Richard and Sylvia Young of Lenox.

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LBanks Wilson Jay Watson Bill Armstrong Mount Ayr 464-3413 Clearfield 336-2363 Diagonal 734-5581 Phone Day or Night licensed in Iowa and Missouri Death Funeral Notices Clifford George Hetx Clifford George Hetz, son of Nelle L. and Chris D. Hetz was bom in Lenox, Iowa, on February 21, 1924, and passed away at his home in San Diego, on December 14,2000. Clifford attended Beachdale Country School south of Lenox and graduated from Lenox High in 1941. After graduation he went to San Diego to visit his sister and brother-in-law, Vivienne and Floyd Boyles.

His decision to stay started the rest the Hetz families' move to California. In September 1944 Clifford and Wanda Jeanne Dunn were married. To their union two children were bom, James Harold and Kirstine Vivienne. Clifford was a plumber, taking early retirement due to his health. Clifford had many hobbies among them photography, coin and gun collection.

He enjoyed playing his guitar and square dancing. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Wanda, son James of Aguana, daughter Kristine and husband Dennis Isaacs of Spring Valley, three grandchildren Janine Haynes, Jennifer and Clifford John Isaacs; th re grandchildren Shawn Michael and Cory Matthew Haynes and Alexis Ryan Isaacs; his brother Norman B. Hetz; two sisters, Vivienne B. Boyles and Donna Luella Monroe, all San Diego; four nephews, Donald Clark Manroe, Clifford D. Hetz, Norman George Hetz, and Larry W.

Boyles; a niece Kathryne Luella Beaulieu, and many other relatives and friends. Clifford was preceded in death by his father and mother. Complying with Clifford's wishes no services were held. Internment was in Singing Hills Memorial Park in El Cojon, Cal. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Florence Camden Funeral services for Florence Camden, age 87, of Lenox, who died Monday, February 12, 2001 at the Lenox Care Center were held Thursday, February 15, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at Ritchie" Funeral Home with Paistor Dena Vittorio officiating. Interment was held at the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials can be given in her name. Services were conducted by the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox.

Florence Lucille Camden was bom December 25, 1913 in Diagonal, the daughter of Samuel L. Shafer and Harriett Reynolds Shafer. Florence grew up in the Diagonal-Tinglcy area attending country On January 31, 1934 she was united in marriage to Roy Jacob CamdenJ in Corydon. Florence and Roy moved to Lenox from Corydon a few years later. Florence was a homemaker and had also worked many years at Copeland-Wells Hatchery, the Sheridan Egg Company and at various restaurants around town.

She was a member of the Navy Mothers in Lenox. Florence loved to work in her garden where she raised both flowers and produce. She enjoyed canning and baking. Florence is survived by her husband Roy of Lenox; a son, James Camden of Pomeroy; four daughterSj Joan Helm and husband Reed of Lenox; Opal Hawkinson and husband Clarence of Lenox; Judy Browning and husband Bill of Lenox; and Joyce Probasco of Clovis, New Mexico; a daughter- in-law, Mrs. John (Kay)Camden of Lenox; a sister, Marie Neeley of Glendale, Arizona; eighteen grandchildren, thirty-three grandchildren and seven great great-grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceding Florence in death were her parents Samuel and Harriett; two sons, Jack and Jerry at infancy, two brothers, Orville Shafer and Harold Shafer; a brother, Chester Keller; two sisters, Opal Baxter and Myrtle Cummings; a grandson; John Benjamin Camden; two daughters, Joann Hess and Brenda Camden; and two great- granddaughters, Amber Rumbley and Anita Rumbley. W. Howard Payton Howard Payton, age 101, a 44-year resident of Stevens County, passed away on February 11, 2001 at his Addy, Wash. home. Howard was bom on December 22, 1899 in Bedford, the son Samuel L.

and Inez (Parrish) Payton. Howard was raised and attended school in the Bedford area and worked on the 400-acre com, oat, hog and cattle family farm. At the age 22, Howard married Vert Bristow on August 22, 1922. In 1948 he vacationed with his family to the Northwest and never returned to Iowa to stay. Howard worked on the Columbia Basin Canal system and the Moses Lake airbase as a cement finisher.

At the pletion of these projects, Howard and his son, Sam, had a cattle operation near Northport for several years, and then a dairy at Bluecreck In 1976, after Howard re- toed he was hired by Herman Pein to do all the field work on a 400 acre farm near Addy, supporting one the largest dairy herds in Stevens County. Howard's life spanned from the horse and buggy days to a man on the moon. His ambition was to live past January 1, 2000, which would accomplish his living during 3 centuries. Howard worked until he was 93 when his eyesight and arthritis slowed him down. Howard's wife, Vera, passed away February 7,1977.

He is survived by his son, Sam Payton and wife Alica of Chewelah, Wash; daughters Donna Brumfield, Norwalk, Iowa, Dorothy Glass, Moses Lake, ash; sister Jessie Heninger, Belfast, Maine; 10 grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren; 22 Great- great grandchildren. The funeral service was held on February 16 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Chewelah, Wash. Graveside service and vault interment followed at the Mountain View Park Cemetery in Colville, WA. Memorial contributions can be given to N.E. Washington Home Health Services, P.O.

Box 808, Chewelah, WA 99109. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements. Helen Margie Johnston Nehoa Helen Margie Johnston Nelson was bom April 29, 1916 to Mary Estes Baker and Veril Golden Johnston in Knowlton, Iowa. She died February 8,2001. She had two brothers, Vem and Myron and a sister Mema.

Her childhood was spent in Ringgold County surrounded by cousins. During high school, Helen boarded in Mt. Ayr to attend school during the week. Helen graduated from high school in Diagonal. Helen wanted to be a hair-dresser but her dad convinced her to go to school to be a teacher.

She taught in country schools in Ringgold and Taylor counties before she married. Helen married Horace B. Nelson on May 28, 1942. They lived on the farm 2 miles south of Clearfield until their retirement when they moved into town. During WWH she followed Horace and lived for short periods of time in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California.

They had 5 children, Eugene, Ronald (died in infancy), Ruth, Leroy and Randall. Helen was a hard worker. She always raised a big garden and canned the produce. Helen always raised chickens to eat and to have eggs. She instilled a sense of value and work ethic to her children.

Everyone was welcomed into Helen's home. At several times she opened her home to those who were sick or needed help. Grandmother Nelson and Grandfather Johnston and Ivan Nelson spent many months in her home. She willingly moved cloths around to make room for the guests. Helen was active in the Christian Church.

She taught Sunday School for several years. She decorated the bulletin boards for the church. She directed the Christmas programs for several years. Helen participated in Ladies Auxiliary and was a 4-H leader for several years. She enjoyed doing crafts and was very artistic.

She made several quilts for family members as gifts. Helen was especially proud of her grandchildren. They were Nick, Kristin, and Lauren Nelson of Des Moines. Megan and Michelle Stowe of Gillette, Clifford and Alicia Nelson of Moravia, Tiffany, Christopher, and Ashley Nelson of Knoxville. She is survived by her children Eugene and children, Ruth, Bob, and children, Leroy and Mary Ann and children, Randall, Sherri and children, sister Mema Johnston, sisters-in-law Rhoda Johnston and Cuma Johnston and a host of nieces and nephews and grand nieces and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Ronald Dee, Horace and brothers, and brothers-in-law, Vem, Myron, Lyle and Ivan. Funeral Services were held for Helen Margie Nelson at the Christian Church in Clearfield, Iowa on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 10:30 o'clock a.m. Officiating was Reverend Eydie Stephens. Musicians were Jean Huffman, and Kathy Nelson. Casket bearers were: Jim Mason, Kenny Nelson, Clinton Brown, Richard Mackey, Jerry Huffine and Alan Brown.

She was laid to rest at the Clearfield Cemetery in Clearfield, Iowa. Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home Donald Ray Goins On July 9, 1947, Donald Ray Goins was bom to Lloyd and Edith Goins. He was the first brother to Shirley, his older sister. His father worked in power line construction in different locations during these years. Two more brothers, Rex and Jim, were bom before the family moved to a farm west of Diagonal.

Two more sisters Betty and Linda, were bom after the family moved to Diagonal. Donald began his school years at the country school Lincoln continuing his education at Diagonal Community School where he graduated from high school in 1965. Donald attended Iowa State University for a year and worked a few years with his dad and brother Jim, in the dairy business. He was then employed by Federal Crop Insurance. In June of 1968 Donald was united in marriage to Ruth Tridle at the Diagonal Christian Church.

One son, Darin, was bom to this union. Donald and Ruth were divorced in 1979. On February 1, 1981 Donald married June England and they made their home in Casar, North Carolina, where they enjoyed gardening, farming, and dancing. He continued working some for Federal Crop Insurance. Donald's health had declined rapidly the past several months.

He was taken to the Cleveland Medical Clinic at Shelby, North Carolina on February 3, where he died on the evening of February 9. Preceding him death were his father, his brother Rex, and his wife June. Surviving him are his mother Edith; his son Darin and wife Cindy of Murray; sister Shirley Jones and husband Ron of Webb City, Missouri; brother Jim and wife Joy of Diagonal; sister Betty Greenlee and husband Keith, of Pleas an tville; sister Lind Van Pelt and husband Bill of Urbandale; two half brothers Lloyd Goins of Axtell, Kansas and Bill Goins of Harton, Kansas; two step-daughters Carol Kinder of Hatfield, Missouri and Tammy Samo of Clarinda, Iowa, and four stepsons, Robert England of Casar, North Carolina; Jerry England of Bagley, Iowa; Dennis England of Fort Worth, Texas; and Terry England of Washington, Iowa. Also left to mourn are nieces, nephews, cousins, step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Donald made friends easily.

He enjoyed people and made many visits on his trips back to Diagonal. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He was a member of the Diagonal Christian Chuich and past member of the Diagonal Lions and die Masonic Lodge. Funeral Services were held for Donald Ray Goins on Wednesday, February 14, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wilson-Watson and Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.

Officiating was Reverend John Brillo. Musicians were; Judy Newton, and John Allen. Casket bearers were; Tom Fletcher, Clair Newton, Frank Gunsolley, Ron Ovcrholser, Jim Stephens, and Ed Allee. Donald was laid to rest at the Diagonal Cemetery in Diagonal, Iowa..