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Neva Elaine Stecker Carter

Birth	:	9 Nov 1930 Hillsboro, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	22 Jul 2021 Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Vale Cemetery, Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7695000, -91.7615000
Description	:	Neva Elaine Carter, 90, of Stockport, IA passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Fairfield, IA. Neva Elaine Carter was born on November 9, 1930, in rural Hillsboro, IA to John and Nellie Meyer Stecker. She attended school in Bonaparte and graduated with the Bonaparte High School Class of 1948. Neva had a passion for teaching and went on to further her education at Iowa Wesleyan in Mt. Pleasant where she received her teaching certificate. Shortly after, she took a position teaching at the Nixon School, a one room schoolhouse... Read More	Neva Elaine Carter, 90, of Stockport, IA passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Fairfield, IA. Neva Elaine Carter was born on November 9, 1930, in rural Hillsboro, IA to John and Nellie Meyer Stecker. She attended school in Bonaparte and graduated with the Bonaparte High School Class of 1948. Neva had a passion for teaching and went on to further her education at Iowa Wesleyan in Mt. Pleasant where she received her teaching certificate. Shortly after, she took a position teaching at the Nixon School, a one room schoolhouse near Bonaparte. She eventually accepted a position with the Van Buren School Corporation teaching second grade and would remain there until her retirement. Neva was united in marriage to the love of her life, William C. Carter on June 1, 1952. Together they became loving parents to four children: Marsha, Michael, Merrill, and Mark. Neva and William spent their entire married life on their farm in rural Stockport, Iowa. Neva always managed to work at the school, help whenever needed on the farm, and keep things running smoothly at home. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed playing a hand of cards with family and friends, birdwatching, spending time in her garden and maintaining her flowers. She made many memories traveling with William, and as their family expanded would travel to support their grandchildren in their sporting events. Neva also remained active in local organizations such as the Van Buren Retired School Personnel Association and the Stockport Library Board. She volunteered at the Keosauqua Health Care Center and Morris Park, as well as being a lifelong member of the Harrisburg Baptist Church, where she served as an organist and Sunday School Teacher. Neva was also proud to be the first woman to receive a pilot's multi-engine rating at the Fairfield, IA Municipal Airport. Her dedication to her family, friends, faith, and community was unwavering, and will be remembered and cherished by those who were lucky enough to be a part of her life. Neva was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, William C. Carter, and three siblings, Dean Stecker, Lester Stecker, and Rhea Brombaugh. Left to share her story are her children, Marsha (Steve) Appleman of Keosauqua, Iowa, Michael (Trena) Carter of Columbus, Indiana, Merrill (Susan) Carter of Greenville, South Carolina, and Mark (Shelley) Carter of Stockport, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Angie (Jason) Wilfawn, Cameron Appleman, Katie (Chris) Turean, Kali (Brett) Veness, Grant (BJ) Carter, Hannah (Kevin) Fox, and Hudson Carter; twelve great grandchildren, Quentin, Kortlen, Keegan, and Claire Wilfawn, Zeb and Melati Appleman, Sydney, Chloe, and Nolan Turean, Leighton, Carter, and London Veness; foster granddaughter, Kathy (Rob) DeAngelis and their children, Robert Jr. and Colter DeAngelis; two siblings, Irma Elliott and Gilbert (Merial) Stecker; two brothers-in-law, Robert Carter and Richard Carter, as well as many extended family and friends. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the Hillsboro Baptist Church with Pastor David Glavin officiating. Burial will be in the Vale Cemetery immediately following the service. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Pedrick Funeral Home in Keosauqua beginning at 2:00 p.m. with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Neva's honor may be directed to the Harrisburg/Hillsboro Baptist Church, Vale Cemetery, or to the Van Buren Education Foundation. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Where is Neva Elaine Stecker Carter's memorial?
Neva Elaine Stecker Carter's memorial is located at: Vale Cemetery, Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA.
When did Neva Elaine Stecker Carter death?
Neva Elaine Stecker Carter death on 22 Jul 2021 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Neva Elaine Stecker Carter's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7695000
Longitude: -91.7615000

Family Members:

Parent

John E. Stecker

(1888 - 1969)

Nellie Meyers Stecker

(1895 - 1972)

Spouse

William C. Carter

(1930 - 2012)

Siblings

Harold Dean Stecker

(1918 - 2013)

Lester R. Stecker

(1920 - 1995)

Rhea E. Stecker Brombaugh

(1921 - 1987)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Vale Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7695000, -91.7615000

2. Farnum Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7622000, -91.7521000

3. Holsworth Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7489014, -91.7874985

4. Wallingford Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7567700, -91.7230000

5. Dunn Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7750294, -91.8060006

6. Stone Tree Cemetery
Harrisburg, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8055844, -91.7890558

7. White Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7256012, -91.7566986

8. Blackmore Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7583600, -91.8251600

9. Bayles Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7990600, -91.7025700

10. Dibble Cemetery
Utica, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8005000, -91.8240000

11. Chapman Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7130000, -91.7730000

12. Snyder Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7032400, -91.7518100

13. Hillsboro Cemetery
Hillsboro, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8310400, -91.7145000

14. Kennedy Farm Cemetery
Houghton, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7444070, -91.6670000

15. Trumbo Cemetery
Stockport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8166943, -91.8418354

16. Bonaparte Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7010002, -91.8079987

17. Bentonsport Cemetery
Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7322006, -91.8514023

18. Reeds Creek Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6916994, -91.7584989

19. New Lexington Cemetery
Bonaparte, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7028100, -91.8168300

20. Cave Family Burying Ground
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6821000, -91.7704000

21. Vernon Cemetery
Vernon, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7235000, -91.8600000

22. Sharon Cemetery
Mount Hamill, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7261940, -91.6605410

23. Columbus Cemetery
Bentonsport, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416700, -91.8833300

24. McDaniel Cemetery
Farmington, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6749992, -91.7244034