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Lyman Rex Emerson

Birth	:	3 Nov 1920 East Peru, Madison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Jan 2011 Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2305984, -93.9393997
Inscription	:	married July 13 1941, parents of Linda and Connie
Description	:	Lyman Rex Emerson, age 90, passed away on Sunday morning, Jan. 23, 2011, at the Monarch Wing of Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Funeral services for Rex were held today (Wednesday, Jan. 26) at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Burial will be in the Peru cemetery, 2:30 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rex's name are being designated to Hospice of Jasper County, Monarch Wing or Newton Village Good Samaritan Fund. Rex Emerson, the son of James Earl and Floda Pearl (Delong) Emerson, was born Nov. 3, 1920, east of Peru. He lived and... Read More	Lyman Rex Emerson, age 90, passed away on Sunday morning, Jan. 23, 2011, at the Monarch Wing of Skiff Medical Center in Newton. Funeral services for Rex were held today (Wednesday, Jan. 26) at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Burial will be in the Peru cemetery, 2:30 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rex's name are being designated to Hospice of Jasper County, Monarch Wing or Newton Village Good Samaritan Fund. Rex Emerson, the son of James Earl and Floda Pearl (Delong) Emerson, was born Nov. 3, 1920, east of Peru. He lived and farmed in Madison County, and attended school at East Peru, graduating from Winterset high school, class of 1939. On July 13, 1941, Rex was united in marriage with Marjorie May Holmes. They farmed for 14 years, prior to Rex being employed by Iowa D.N.R. in Law Enforcement, retiring as an office supervisor, after 26 years. They had lived in Washington, Iowa, for 20 years, moving to Newton in 1984. Rex devoted his life to his family, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed wood carving and fishing, and several volunteer jobs at Skiff Medical Center and the Neal Smith Preserve. Rex was preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law Ronald Ross; and his only sister Irene Beverlin. Those left to honor Rex's memory include his wife Marjorie; his daughters: Linda Jean Ross-Guinn (Michael) of Newton and Constance Irene Shebeck (Gary) of Montezuma, Iowa; his four grandchildren: James (Trisha) Ross of Corallville, Sherry Ross of Pella, Neal (Kelly) Shebeck of Las Vegas, NV and Erin (Pete) Cavanagh of Kalona; his seven great-grandchildren; and his many friends.

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Where is Lyman Rex Emerson's memorial?
Lyman Rex Emerson's memorial is located at: Peru Cemetery, East Peru, Madison County, USA.
When did Lyman Rex Emerson death?
Lyman Rex Emerson death on 23 Jan 2011 in Newton, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.2305984
Longitude: -93.9393997

Family Members:

Parent

James Earl “Earl” Emerson

(1885 - 1955)

Floda Pearl DeLong Emerson

(1887 - 1985)

Spouse

Marjorie May Holmes Emerson

(1920 - 2017)

Siblings

Irene Emerson Beverlin

(1906 - 1994)

Children

Linda Jean Emerson Ross

(1944 - 2019)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Peru Cemetery
East Peru, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -93.9393997

2. Ebenezer Cemetery
Walnut Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2005997, -93.9080963

3. Beem Cemetery
Scott Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2625008, -93.9747009

4. King Cemetery
Scott Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2750015, -93.9160995

5. Sayre Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2747002, -93.8806000

6. Hartman Cemetery
Ohio Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1911011, -93.8557968

7. Union Chapel Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3086400, -93.8935800

8. Farson Cemetery
Ohio Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2399929, -93.8227221

9. Viney Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2638815, -93.8291110

10. Young Cemetery
Ohio Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2080994, -93.8227997

11. Barney Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1641998, -94.0239029

12. Worthing Cemetery
Ohio Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2192001, -93.8094025

13. Field Cemetery
Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1506004, -93.8606033

14. Bullock Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1960983, -94.0650024

15. Clark Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2364006, -94.0733032

16. Ansley Family Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2942170, -94.0436830

17. Saint Charles Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2809982, -93.8209991

18. Close Cemetery
South Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3139992, -93.8519974

19. Union Cemetery
Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.9115000

20. Winterset Cemetery
Winterset, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3301000, -94.0097000

21. Hamblin Cemetery
Monroe Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2214012, -94.0958023

22. McGinnis Cemetery
Crawford Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3520012, -93.8929977

23. Gordon Cemetery
Lincoln Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3119011, -94.0693970

24. Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Union Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3520012, -94.0014038