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Laura Byrd Rogers Nelson

Birth	:	22 Jun 1923 Brayton, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jun 2012 Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint John's Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5914670, -94.9547750
Plot	:	S 1/2 106
Description	:	Laura Byrd Nelson, the daughter of Carl and Laura Hinkle Rogers, was born June 22, 1923, at her parents' home near Brayton, Iowa and died June 23, 2012, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 89 years and 1 day. Laura was baptized and confirmed at the Hamlin Lutheran Church in Hamlin, Iowa. She attended Oakfield Academy near Brayton, Iowa, rural school Exira #4, and then graduated from the Exira High School with the Class of 1940. After graduation, Laura taught elementary school in Greeley Township, Audubon County, Iowa. On June 12, 1943, she was united in... Read More	Laura Byrd Nelson, the daughter of Carl and Laura Hinkle Rogers, was born June 22, 1923, at her parents' home near Brayton, Iowa and died June 23, 2012, at the Exira Care Center in Exira, Iowa at the age of 89 years and 1 day. Laura was baptized and confirmed at the Hamlin Lutheran Church in Hamlin, Iowa. She attended Oakfield Academy near Brayton, Iowa, rural school Exira #4, and then graduated from the Exira High School with the Class of 1940. After graduation, Laura taught elementary school in Greeley Township, Audubon County, Iowa. On June 12, 1943, she was united in marriage to Gunnerth I. Nelson at Randoff Field in San Antonio, Texas where Gunnerth was stationed while serving in the U.S. Medical Corp. During this time Laura was employed at a local department store. They returned to Iowa and lived and farmed near Elk Horn, Iowa. They grew grain and raised livestock for many years until they retired and moved into Exira, Iowa on January 29, 1980. Laura and Gunnerth enjoyed card club, birthday parties and their yearly trip to the Iowa State Fair. Gunnerth died March 30, 1997. Laura lived in their home until she moved to the Exira Care Center on March 10, 2008. Laura was a member of the Exira Lutheran Church, belonged to the Ladies Circle, and enjoyed taking part in many church activities. She helped with Congregate Meals for several years. Laura was a busy homemaker, enjoyed growing flowers and vegetables, cooking, baking, and crocheting several afghans. She had a large doll collection and enjoyed designing and making clothing for them. She also enjoyed her cat "Buzz". Laura was preceded in death in addition to her husband Gunnerth; were her parents; her brothers and sisters Bill and wife Lottie Rogers, Thomas Rogers, an infant sister Audrey, Shirley (Hess) and husband Clarence Christensen, Juanita and husband Fred Sturgeon; and her brothers-in-law Wayne Rucker, Orville Pohl, and Melvin Hess. Survivors include her sisters Natalie Rucker of Exira, Iowa, Neva Pohl of Albert City, Iowa, Iris and husband Dick Heath of Sandusky, Ohio; her brother-in-law Richard and wife Lois Nelson of Atlantic, Iowa; her special nieces and nephew Denise and husband Larry Kendle and Donna and husband Ted Hansen all of Audubon, Iowa, David and wife Trudy Nelson of Exira; other nieces and nephews; her special neighbors Dennis and wife Shirley Garnett of Exira and their daughters Jessie Myers and Darcy Hoffman. Funeral services will be conducted by Pastor Steven Frock at the Exira Lutheran Church in Exira, Iowa.

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Where is Laura Byrd Rogers Nelson's memorial?
Laura Byrd Rogers Nelson's memorial is located at: Saint John's Cemetery, Exira, Audubon County, USA.
When did Laura Byrd Rogers Nelson death?
Laura Byrd Rogers Nelson death on 23 Jun 2012 in Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Laura Byrd Rogers Nelson's memorial?
Latitude: 41.5914670
Longitude: -94.9547750

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Gunnerth Ivan Nelson

(1919 - 1997)

Siblings

Natalie Rogers Rucker

(1914 - 2019)

Juanita Rogers Sturgeon

(1916 - 2008)

Shirley Rodgers Hess

(1917 - 2001)

Iris E Rogers Heath

(1932 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint John's Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5914670, -94.9547750

2. Adventist Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6164017, -94.9697037

3. Oakfield Baptist Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5774994, -95.0168991

4. Oak Hill Cemetery
Brayton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5450000, -94.9930000

5. Exira Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5953636, -94.8654785

6. Oakfield Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5362180, -94.9043460

7. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Exira, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5905991, -94.8641968

8. Elk Horn Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5950000, -95.0590000

9. Hamlin Lutheran Cemetery
Hamlin, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6685000, -94.8995000

10. Carlsen-Larsen Cemetery
Elk Horn, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5772018, -95.0742035

11. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6524410, -95.0530670

12. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Kimballton, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6306000, -95.0832977

13. Clay Township Cemetery
Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5639000, -95.0886002

14. County Farm Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6953120, -94.9233120

15. Bowen Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113600, -94.8585700

16. Highland Cemetery
Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5113983, -94.8581009

17. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7033005, -94.9242020

18. Grove Cemetery
Oakfield, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5462000, -94.7952000

19. Ebenezer Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7175000, -95.0159000

20. Highland Cemetery
Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4907990, -94.8352966

21. Lorah Cemetery
Lorah, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4575005, -94.9738998

22. Arlington Heights Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7270000, -94.9240000

23. Maple Grove Cemetery
Audubon, Audubon County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7289100, -94.9242700

24. Poplar Cemetery
Poplar, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6895000, -95.0942000