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Rosella Ruth Willard Thompson

Birth	:	19 Jan 1915 Albion, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1 Nov 2012 Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2303009, -93.0639038
Plot	:	Lot 170
Description	:	Rosella Ruth Thompson, 97, formerly from Union, Iowa passed away November 1, 2012 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage Iowa. Ruth Willard was born to Schuler and Bertha Willard on January 19, 1915 in Albion on Mormon Ridge. She graduated from Albion High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College where she received her Master's Degree. She taught in Liscomb, Des Moines and Long Beach California before teaching 5th grade for 29 years at Rogers School. In 1948 she married Virgil Thompson from Marshalltown. They purchased a farm south of New Providence in 1952; they retired from farming and then moved... Read More	Rosella Ruth Thompson, 97, formerly from Union, Iowa passed away November 1, 2012 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage Iowa. Ruth Willard was born to Schuler and Bertha Willard on January 19, 1915 in Albion on Mormon Ridge. She graduated from Albion High School and attended Iowa State Teachers College where she received her Master's Degree. She taught in Liscomb, Des Moines and Long Beach California before teaching 5th grade for 29 years at Rogers School. In 1948 she married Virgil Thompson from Marshalltown. They purchased a farm south of New Providence in 1952; they retired from farming and then moved to Union, Iowa in 1980. Ruth liked to work in her garden and made delicious squash pies, and loved to knit making afghans and quilts which she gave to each of her nieces. She was also very passionate in gardening and canning and loved to travel and was very fond of her beautiful Christmas cactus. She was also a member of the Bangor Liberty Friends Church and a volunteer for the Union Library for 20 years. She was a resident at Oakview in Conrad, Iowa and Faith Lutheran Nursing Home for 8 years. Ruth is survived by her brother Paul (Mary) Willard of St Paul, Minnesota and several nieces and nephews including Carolyn (Glen) Amdahl of Orchard, Iowa, Hugh (Francine) Thompson of Gilman, Iowa and Dale (Glenda) Thompson of Ferguson, Iowa. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Virgil who passed in 2004 and brothers Elwood, Elmer, Lloyd, Weldon, Wendell, Herschel, Marvin and Carrol and her sister Dollie. Memorials made be sent to Union Library in Union, Iowa or Bangor Liberty Church in Bangor, Iowa. Funeral services for Rosella Ruth Thompson, 97, of Osage, Iowa, formerly of Union, were held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Marshall officiating. She was laid to rest in the Union Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave Muth, David Amdahl, Jeff Ouverson, Steve Thompson, Travis Thompson and Terry Thompson. Family and friends were in attendance.

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Where is Rosella Ruth Willard Thompson's memorial?
Rosella Ruth Willard Thompson's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Union, Hardin County, USA.
When did Rosella Ruth Willard Thompson death?
Rosella Ruth Willard Thompson death on 1 Nov 2012 in Osage, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.2303009
Longitude: -93.0639038

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Virgil Arthur Thompson

(1918 - 2004)

Siblings

Dollie May Willard

(1919 - 1919)

Hershel Wallace Willard

(1924 - 1926)

Marvin Leonard Willard

(1927 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2303009, -93.0639038

2. Bentley Cemetery
Liscomb, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2089000, -93.0597500

3. Whitney Cemetery
Union, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2347000, -93.0258000

4. Hauser Cemetery
Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2528000, -93.0302963

5. Miller Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2064018, -93.1014023

6. Sheppard Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.0843964

7. Liscomb Cemetery
Liscomb, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1875000, -93.0151000

8. Chester Friends Church Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2374992, -93.1419983

9. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

10. Bangor Friends Cemetery
Bangor, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1702995, -93.0836029

11. Benson Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2522011, -92.9807968

12. Hadley Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.1544037

13. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

14. Bethel Grove Cemetery
Albion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1505000, -93.0317500

15. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Clemons, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2019830, -93.1710300

16. Dunn Settlement Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2018000, -93.1710000

17. Whitaker Family Burial Ground
Moningers, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1414727, -93.0759251

18. Honey Creek Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2505989, -93.1849976

19. New Providence Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2877998, -93.1671982

20. Everist Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1292000, -93.0877991

21. Bevins Grove Cemetery
Saint Anthony, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1506004, -93.1557999

22. Gaer Ballard Cemetery
Albion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1290000, -93.0187000

23. Highland Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2783012, -93.2117004

24. Illinois Grove Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1850014, -93.2146988