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Alma Vern Shakespeare

Birth	:	8 Dec 1904 Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	18 Jul 1983 Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6250000, -93.9475021
Plot	:	Plot 393, Grave 2
Description	:	Vern Shakespeare, the youngest child of Jane Willett and William Thomas Shakespeare was born at Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa on December 8, 1904. He departed this life on Monday, July 18, 1983, at the hospital in Leon, Iowa. When a small boy, his parents moved back to the community surrounding Lamoni. His single life was spent in the Togo, Bloomington, and Evergreen areas. On August 21, 1932, he married Marjorie Snively and to this union, two sons were born. In 1934 they moved to Osborn, Missouri, and later to Hemple, Mo. In March of 1937, they... Read More	Vern Shakespeare, the youngest child of Jane Willett and William Thomas Shakespeare was born at Lucas, Lucas County, Iowa on December 8, 1904. He departed this life on Monday, July 18, 1983, at the hospital in Leon, Iowa. When a small boy, his parents moved back to the community surrounding Lamoni. His single life was spent in the Togo, Bloomington, and Evergreen areas. On August 21, 1932, he married Marjorie Snively and to this union, two sons were born. In 1934 they moved to Osborn, Missouri, and later to Hemple, Mo. In March of 1937, they moved back to Evergreen. In 1945 Alma became critically ill and as result was forced to leave the farm. He found employment first as a janitor in the Stake Office, then as an employee of the Moon Hatchery. He worked there until the fall of 1960 when he went to work for the Hemphill Hatchery of Creston. He was forced to retire in 1968 because of illness. Alma and Marjorie then moved back to their home in Lamoni where he lived until his death. As a child, he was baptized and confirmed a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His father was the officiating minister at his baptism which took place near the dam on the Thompson River at Davis City. On April 17, 1938, he was ordained an Aaronic Priest. He was ordained an elder in 1964 while a member of the Creston Congregation. He served in this office faithfully until he was no longer able physically and mentally able to do so. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters: Mary Edna, Elsa Viola, Helen Barth, and Vida Pace; three brothers: Henry Alfred, Joseph, and James Edward. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; sons Carl and wife Jacky of Independence, Missouri, and Vernon and wife Jackie of Lamoni; two grandsons, Bryon and wife Barbara of Duncan, Oklahoma, and Kevin Lee of Lamoni; two granddaughters, Bobbie (Mrs. Jim Sherrow) of Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Kellie Marie of Lamoni; great-granddaughter Amanda Dawn of Duncan, Ok.; nieces, nephews; and other relatives and friends. Source: The Lamoni Chronicle, published in Lamoni, Iowa on Wednesday, August 3rd, 1983, pg 8. MOTHER: Jane Willetts FATHER: William Thomas Shakespeare WIFE: Marjorie Alice Snively m. 21 Aug 1932 17 Apr 1938 • Ordained as a priest in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 7 Feb 1964 • Creston, Iowa, Ordained as an elder in the same church.

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Alma Vern Shakespeare's memorial is located at: Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni, Decatur County, USA.
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Alma Vern Shakespeare death on 18 Jul 1983 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.6250000
Longitude: -93.9475021

Family Members:

Parent

William Thomas Shakespeare

(1861 - 1943)

Jane Willetts Shakespeare

(1867 - 1940)

Spouse

Marjorie Alice Snively Shakespeare

(1914 - 1998)

Siblings

Mary Edna Shakespeare

(1888 - 1909)

Elsie Violet Shakespeare

(1889 - 1895)

Henry Alfred Shakespeare

(1892 - 1893)

Joseph Shakespeare

(1893 - 1943)

Helen Gertrude Shakespeare Barth

(1896 - 1943)

Children

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rose Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6250000, -93.9475021

2. Sweet Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5946550, -93.9566660

3. Lillie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6565829, -93.9418602

4. Creveling Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6309232, -93.8984728

5. Hollen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5952000, -94.0097000

6. Lewis Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6588500, -94.0280500

7. Andover Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5588989, -93.9008026

8. Terre Haute Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6836646, -93.8800621

9. Bucy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6902056, -93.8869286

10. New Buda Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6027448, -93.8314819

11. Patrick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5900000, -94.0586000

12. Downey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5581017, -93.8606033

13. Elk Cemetery
Lamoni, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7210467, -93.9390707

14. Mount Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.5960000, -94.0731000

15. IOOF Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6405800, -93.8174600

16. Miller Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7026000, -93.8592000

17. Anderson Cemetery
Eagleville, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5293503, -93.9983292

18. Mount Pleasant No 2 Baptist Church Cemetery
Blythedale, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5300010, -93.8916160

19. Old Davis City Cemetery
Davis City, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6415100, -93.8115800

20. Brown Cemetery
Eagleville, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5447006, -94.0357971

21. Millsap Cemetery
Grand River, Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7333310, -93.9502260

22. Maple Row Cemetery
Kellerton, Ringgold County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7077700, -94.0424500

23. Catholic Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5522003, -93.8380966

24. Payne Cemetery
Hatfield, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5592003, -94.0733032