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Ruth Elaine Allen Stevens

Birth	:	16 Mar 1929 Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Mar 2016 Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7158012, -92.4721985
Description	:	Ruth Elaine Stevens, 87, of Waverly died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly. Elaine was born March 16, 1929, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Ruth (Rayner) Allen. She was baptized as an adult and also confirmed at Bethany Evangelical Church in Belle Plaine. She attended Belle Plaine High School. She was united in marriage to William (Bill) Stevens in Belle Plaine, Iowa on July 9, 1947. The couple first made their home in Boone, Iowa for a short time before moving to Keosauqua, Iowa. In 1948, they moved to... Read More	Ruth Elaine Stevens, 87, of Waverly died on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly. Elaine was born March 16, 1929, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Ruth (Rayner) Allen. She was baptized as an adult and also confirmed at Bethany Evangelical Church in Belle Plaine. She attended Belle Plaine High School. She was united in marriage to William (Bill) Stevens in Belle Plaine, Iowa on July 9, 1947. The couple first made their home in Boone, Iowa for a short time before moving to Keosauqua, Iowa. In 1948, they moved to the Waverly area, living in Shell Rock and Clarksville for a short time before making their home in Waverly. Once their children were in school, Elaine began working for the Waverly School System in their hot lunch program, later working at the Jack and Jill Store in Waverly. In 1966, Elaine began working for Sears in Waverly, working with Sears for 18 years. In 1973, Bill and Elaine opened Elaine's Fine Furniture in Shell Rock. They owned and operated the store until its closing due to Bill's poor health. Bill passed away December 6, 1976. She then began caring for her grandchildren, and later enrolled in the nurse's training program at Hawkeye Tech in Waterloo. Following her schooling she worked at Bartels and the Waverly Day Care Center. In 1986, she began working at Keller Home Furnishings in Waverly. Elaine was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Waverly, where she also taught Sunday school. She was also a member of the AMVETS, V.F.W. Auxiliary and O.E.S of Waverly. When her children were young she served both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts as den and pack leader. Elaine was truly loved by her family and friends and will always be remembered for her love of red cardinals. She was devoted to knitting sweaters for each of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her mind was sharp up until her death. She never forgot a birthday, anniversary and her special spirit made everyone enjoy all of the celebrations and holidays. Elaine is survived by a daughter, Virginia (Rick) Schwartz of Waverly, Iowa; a son, Dennis (Barb) W. Stevens of Highland, Illinois, and a daughter; Belinda (Tom) Dix of Shell Rock, Iowa; ten grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a great grandchild, due in September, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and three sisters. Elaine's wishes were to be cremated and a private family celebration of life will take place at a later date. Private family burial of her cremains will be held at a later date in Harlington Cemetery, Waverly. Obituary & photo published by Kaiser-Corson Funeral Home in Waverly

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Ruth Elaine Allen Stevens's memorial is located at: Harlington Cemetery, Waverly, Bremer County, USA.
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Ruth Elaine Allen Stevens death on 30 Mar 2016 in Waverly, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7158012
Longitude: -92.4721985

Family Members:

Parent

Oscar Burton Allen

(1891 - 1957)

Spouse

William LaVerne Stevens

(1926 - 1976)

Siblings

Orpha M Allen Allers

(1923 - 2003)

De Loss “Duke” Allen

(1924 - 1973)

Annabelle Ione Allen Gannon

(1931 - 2016)

Lincoln Eugene Allen

(1935 - 1935)

Dennis Rayner Allen

(1937 - 1937)

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