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Iva Roberta Davis Amsberry

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Birth	:	25 Mar 1914 Marysville, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Apr 2007 Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	Marysville Cemetery, Marysville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1860008, -92.9560013
Description	:	Daughter of Thomas Allen Davis and Jane McKenzie. Wife of Joseph Arlen Amsberry of Bussey, Marion County, Iowa; married on 02 June 1935 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. "Iva Roberta Davis was born on March 25, 1914 near Marysville, Iowa. She was the fourth child of Jane McKenzie and Thomas Allen Davis. Iva graduated from Bussey High School in 1932. While attending high school Iva met J. Arlen Amsberry. They were united in marriage on June 2, 1935. They made their home in Marysville until 1944 when the couple moved to the farm place where Iva was raised. Iva played the... Read More	Daughter of Thomas Allen Davis and Jane McKenzie. Wife of Joseph Arlen Amsberry of Bussey, Marion County, Iowa; married on 02 June 1935 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. "Iva Roberta Davis was born on March 25, 1914 near Marysville, Iowa. She was the fourth child of Jane McKenzie and Thomas Allen Davis. Iva graduated from Bussey High School in 1932. While attending high school Iva met J. Arlen Amsberry. They were united in marriage on June 2, 1935. They made their home in Marysville until 1944 when the couple moved to the farm place where Iva was raised. Iva played the violin while in high school. As a young child she learned to quilt. At seventeen Iva made her first regular sized quilt. Iva belonged to the Reliable Club, acting as secretary and treasurer for the 60 years that the group met. The club members quilted hundreds of quilts over the years. Iva later quilted for others. Her handiwork also included crocheting, tatting and sewing. Iva's father had started many types of fruit trees and bushes. There was always an abundance of produce to eat. While on the farm, Iva and Arlen raised cattle, chickens, sheep and hogs. Before moving to Bussey in 1989, they had a 10,000 bird laying house, gathering eggs twice a day. In 2003 after Arlen's death, Iva moved to Colorado to live with her daughter. The past two years Iva resided at Melissa Memorial Hospital. Iva Roberta Davis Amsberry passed away on Monday, April 2, 2007, at Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colorado, at the age of 93 years and 7 days. Mrs. Amsberry was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Cedric and Leo Davis and two sisters, Eulice Sims and Virgie Bailey. Those left to mourn her passing are three sons, Tom Amsberry and his wife Barbara of Dunlap, Norman Amsberry and his wife Gladys of Urbandale and Rick Amsberry and his companion Jody of Park Rapids, Minnesota; one daughter, Peggy Davis and her husband Wilbur of Holyoke, Colorado; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A Celebration of Life was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2007, at Community of Christ Church in Knoxville, Iowa, with Elder Bill McDonald and Elder Dick Young officiating. Annette Trinkle was organist and Jim Trinkle was vocalist for "Amazing Grace" and "It Is Well With My Soul." Interment was made at Marysville Cemetery in rural Marion County, Iowa. Casket bearers were Bob Amsberry, Kevin Amsberry, Joe Amsberry, Mike Amsberry, Scott Amsberry, Steve Amsberry, Abie Davis."

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Where is Iva Roberta Davis Amsberry's memorial?
Iva Roberta Davis Amsberry's memorial is located at: Marysville Cemetery, Marysville, Marion County, USA.
When did Iva Roberta Davis Amsberry death?
Iva Roberta Davis Amsberry death on 2 Apr 2007 in Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Iva Roberta Davis Amsberry's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1860008
Longitude: -92.9560013

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Allen Davis

(1883 - 1955)

Jane Mckenzie Davis

(1885 - 1981)

Spouse

Joseph Arlen Amsberry

(1912 - 2002)

Siblings

Eulice Davis Sims

(1906 - 1991)

Cedric Otis Davis

(1909 - 1934)

Virgie Mae Davis Feagins

(1911 - 2002)

Leo Boyd Davis

(1916 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Marysville Cemetery
Marysville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1860008, -92.9560013

2. Hamilton Cemetery
Hamilton, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1710014, -92.9089966

3. Liberty Cemetery
Bussey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2295180, -92.9426460

4. Eldorado Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1570015, -93.0130005

5. Greenlawn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2039986, -92.8899994

6. Indiana Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2039986, -93.0230026

7. Boyer Cemetery
Lovilia, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1324463, -92.9661407

8. Gullion Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2150002, -93.0169983

9. Carlisle Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2336006, -92.9935989

10. Woodlawn Cemetery
Lovilia, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1367798, -92.9189301

11. Eden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1317360, -92.9917940

12. Saint Peters Cemetery
Lovilia, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1274986, -92.9200974

13. Mormon Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2296050, -93.0231850

14. Bridges Pioneer Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2476000, -92.9970000

15. Doud Cemetery
Bussey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2409000, -92.8956000

16. Osborn Cemetery
Lovilia, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1391068, -92.8787613

17. Castle Cemetery
Bussey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2262000, -92.8706000

18. Sweem Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2374240, -93.0333060

19. Zion Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2630005, -93.0139999

20. Pringle Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1969986, -92.8379974

21. Bethel Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2696991, -92.9092026

22. Walters Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2594500, -93.0284000

23. Sand Ridge Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2490005, -92.8619995

24. Abegglen Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0962000, -92.9121000