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     Rev. Wanda Marie Henley was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 22, 1955 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of November 27, 1975,her married name was Howell.¹ She married Rev. Curtis Raymond Howell, son of Robert Curtis Howell and Virginia Mary Catheryn Conner, on November 27, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Rev. Wanda Marie Henley died on August 29, 2017 at Virginia at age 62.² She On Tuesday, August 29, 2017, the Rev. Wanda Marie Henley Howell, 62, of Montvale, Va., sat on her back porch with her mother singing, "In The Garden," just like she did so many times as a child, but this time it was at her Heavenly home. She fought long and hard for many years with cardiac disease and other health ailments. Through it all she had a faith, love, and trust in God that was unwavering. God saw that she was growing weary from fighting for so long and said "Well done my good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your Master." Matthew 25:23. Wanda was born on January 22, 1955, in Abingdon, Va. She is reunited in Heaven with her loving parents, Walter and Katie Henley; brother, Jerry Henley; grandson, Jackson Aliff; and her parents-in-law, Robert and Mary Howell. Left here to treasure her memory is her husband of 41 years, the Rev. Curtis Howell; her children, Shannon Puckett and husband, Bruce, and grandson, Nathaniel; Tammy Hayes and husband, Dennis, and granddaughter, Taylor, and grandson, William; Jeremiah Howell and wife, Katie; Cheyenne Aliff and husband, Jake, and grandson Logan; Cherokee Dooley and Tony Dooley; granddaughters, Montana and Tennessee; and grandson, Dakota; her brothers, Mike Henley and wife, Connie Sue, Larry Henley and wife, Judy, Danny Henley and wife, Bonnie, Ricky Henley and wife, Mary Jane; sisters-in-law, Sue Henley, Rosemary Donaldson and Paul, Dorothy Whorley and husband, Ronnie; brother-in-law, Robert Howell and wife, Linda; and many nieces and nephews whom she also loved dearly. Her last wish for all of her loved ones is to make sure your soul is ready when God calls you Home so you can be with her on the other side. Graveside service at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. on August 31, 2017.²

     Robert David Howell married Lynda Unknown.^1,2,6 Robert David Howell was born on August 23, 1964 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,6,4,5 He married Angela Lynn McCoy on July 11, 1985 at Bedford Co., Virginia.³ Robert David Howell and Angela Lynn McCoy were divorced on March 12, 1990 at Bedford Co., Virginia.⁵ Robert David Howell married Sonya Harvey on February 15, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ Robert David Howell died on February 21, 2019 at Virginia at age 54.⁶ He Robert D. Howell, Aug 23, 1964 - Feb 21, 2019. "In loving memory of my husband, best friend and soul mate for life. You will be missed dearly, your wife Lynda" Robert was born August 23, 1964 to Robert Curtis Howell and Mary Virginia Conner Howell. He worked for 25 years for a utility company and was a member of Smith Mountain Lake Community Church of the Brethren. Robert was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Surviving is his loving wife, Lynda Howell; children, Stephanie Howell, LaCresha Mills, Daniel Truman (Phoebe), David Truman, Kimberly Gravely and Shannon Widener; thirteen grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Whorley and husband Ronnie, and Rosemary Donaldson; brother, Curtis Howell; his best friend since they were seven years old, Chuck Eskey. on February 24, 2019.⁶

     Mildred Bonita Reed was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler Co., Iowa.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 484-09-0134.⁵ She was born on March 22, 1893 at Iowa.^1,5 As of circa 1917,her married name was Olmstead.⁶ She married William D. Olmstead circa 1917.^7,8,6 Mildred Bonita Reed died on May 17, 1989 at Iowa at age 96.⁵

     Leonard Montgomery Reed was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.³ He was born on September 19, 1895 at Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Sep 19, 1896.^1,7 He married Gundrun Hjorth circa 1925.^8,4 Leonard Montgomery Reed died on April 18, 1968 at Mitchell Co., Iowa, at age 72.³

     Vera Mae Reed was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.² Her Social Security Number was 482-36-7271.⁶ She was born on July 28, 1897 at Marion Co., Iowa.^1,2,6,3 As of September 2, 1919,her married name was Colby.⁴ She married Lloyd Guy Colby on September 2, 1919 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.⁴ Vera Mae Reed died on December 13, 1974 at Iowa at age 77.^2,6

     His Social Security Number was 387-07-5765.⁵ Howard E. Reed was buried at Rosedale Memorial Park, 50 Lake Michigan Drive, Tallmadge, Ottawa Co., Michigan.² He was born on March 23, 1904 at Iowa.^1,5 He married Therza Unknown circa 1929.⁶ Howard E. Reed died on December 26, 1992 at Wisconsin at age 88.⁵

     William D. Kamp was buried at Spurgeon Cemetery, Marion Co., Iowa.^1,3 He was born on December 17, 1878 at Iowa.^2,3 He married Fannie Reed, daughter of James Montgomery Reed and Mary Metcalf, circa 1904.^4,5,6 William D. Kamp died on February 21, 1940 at Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, at age 61.³

     Charles Roach Hughes was buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 60th Avenue and 63rd Place, Red Rock, Marion Co., Iowa.² He Charles Roach Hughes was born February 6, 1875 and departed this life at his home east of Percy on Friday February 11, age 41 years and 5 days. On Oct 24, 1900 he was united in marriage to Harriet I. Reed and to this union were born 2 sons and a daughter. These with his aged mother are left to mourn the death of a kind husband, father, and son. The deceased was stricken two years ago with spinal trouble which resulted in paralysis of the lower limbs from which he suffered intensely until released by death.⁵ He was born on February 6, 1875 at Percy Township, Marion Co., Iowa.^3,5 He married Hattie Izora Reed, daughter of James Montgomery Reed and Mary Metcalf, on October 24, 1900 at Marion Co., Iowa.^6,4,5 Charles Roach Hughes died on February 11, 1916 at Marion Co., Iowa, at age 41.⁵

     Gundrun Hjorth was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.² She was born in 1891 at Norway.^2,3 As of circa 1925,her married name was Reed.³ She married Leonard Montgomery Reed, son of Walter Theodore Reed and Estella Candice "Stella" Wall, circa 1925.^3,1 Gundrun Hjorth died on November 7, 1961 at Iowa.²

     Lloyd Guy Colby was buried at Osage Cemetery, Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.¹ His Social Security Number was 709-01-8470.⁵ He was born on June 2, 1885 at Brownsdale, Mower Co., Minnesota.^1,2,3 He married Vera Mae Reed, daughter of Walter Theodore Reed and Estella Candice "Stella" Wall, on September 2, 1919 at Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa.⁴ Lloyd Guy Colby died on December 13, 1963 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., Iowa, at age 78.¹

     Therza Unknown was buried at Rosedale Memorial Park, 50 Lake Michigan Drive, Tallmadge, Ottawa Co., Michigan.² She was born on April 5, 1904 at Michigan.^1,3 As of circa 1929,her married name was Reed.¹ She married Howard E. Reed, son of Walter Theodore Reed and Estella Candice "Stella" Wall, circa 1929.¹ Therza Unknown died in July, 1995 at Wisconsin at age 91.³

     William D. Olmstead was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler Co., Iowa.³ He was born on October 22, 1894 at Iowa.^2,3 He married Mildred Bonita Reed, daughter of Walter Theodore Reed and Estella Candice "Stella" Wall, circa 1917.^1,4,5 William D. Olmstead died on December 22, 1968 at age 74.³

     Leonard William Olmstead was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler Co., Iowa.⁴ His Social Security Number was 479-07-2013.¹⁰ He and Alpha Frieda Ball were divorced.⁵ Leonard William Olmstead was born on October 22, 1918 at East Lincoln, Mitchell Co., Iowa.^{3,10,4,5,6,11} He married Alpha Frieda Ball on January 17, 1942 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^5,12 Leonard William Olmstead died on December 7, 2003 at Iowa at age 85.^10,4,5 He Leonard William Olmstead, 85, of Waverly, died Sunday December 7, after a long illness. Inurnment will follow the services at the Shellrock Cemetery. The Cremation Society of Eastern Iowa is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include two daughters, Mardel Skinner and her husband, Larry, of Waverly, Janise Lebeck and her husband, Don of Clarksville, four sons, Gary and his wife, Norma of Cedar Falls, Larry and his wife, Karen of Waverly, Steve and his wife, Cheryl, and Frank and his wife, Jackie all of Mesa, AZ., and one brother, Elton of Waverly, 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and special freind Lavina Diercks. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Lenny, two brothers, Hubert and Wilford. Leonard was born on Oct. 22, 1918 in Osage, the son of William and Mildred Reed Olmstead, He married Alpha F. Ball on Jan. 18, 1942 in Mason City. They were later divorced. He was a self-employed cabinetmaker for over 30 years. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and loved spending time in the out doors; gardening, fishing and hiking. A memorial fund has been established in Leonard’s name. on December 23, 2003.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 478-01-3246.⁹ Elton Reed Olmstead was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.^3,4 He was born on September 11, 1919 at Parkersburg, Butler Co., Iowa.^9,3,5,10,11 He married Charlotte Dorothy Hills on January 26, 1946 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.^3,4 Elton Reed Olmstead married Ailene Ruth Allen on October 31, 1981 at Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Co., Iowa.^3,12 Elton Reed Olmstead died on February 1, 2008 at Waverly, Bremer Co., Iowa, at age 88.^9,3,11,12 He CEDAR FALLS - Elton R. Olmstead, 88, of Cedar Falls, died Friday, Feb. 1, at the Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, Waverly. He was born Sept. 11, 1919, in Parkersburg, son of William D. and Bonita Reed Olmstead. He married Charlotte D. Hills on Jan. 26, 1946, in Cedar Falls. She died March 13, 1981. He then married Ailene R. Aarons Philp on Oct. 31, 1981, in Cedar Falls. Mr. Olmstead served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He was employed as a machinist with Titus Manufacturing, Waterloo, for 23 years, then with Viking Pump Co., retiring in 1981. Survivors include: a son, Craig (Kathy) of Cedar Falls; a daughter, Cathy Harum of Waverly; a stepson, Jim (Donna) Philp of Waterloo; two stepdaughters, Micky (Lou) Deigel of Rockford, Ill., and Marilyn Gardner of Melbourne, Fla; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, three stepgreat-grandchildren and a stepgreat-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: three brothers, Leonard, Wilford and Hubert; and a grandson-in-law, Mike Stubbe. Services: 1 p.m. Friday at Cedar Bible Church, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Public visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home. on February 6, 2008.³

     His Social Security Number was 483-03-3540.¹¹ Hubert Leo Olmstead was buried at Crawford County Memory Gardens, 6594 Old Lincoln Highway, Crestline, Crawford Co., Ohio.¹² He was born on December 17, 1921 at Dyersville, Iowa.^{11,2,12,3,4,5,6,13} He married Marjorie Olivia Dingee on May 3, 1943 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.^3,7 Hubert Leo Olmstead died on June 26, 1994 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 72.^11,2,12,3,13 He Hubert L. "Red" Olmstead, 72, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died Sunday night, June 26, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He had been seriously ill since April. He was born on Dec. 17, 1921 in Dyersville, the son of Mildred (Reed) and William Olmstead. He graduated from high school in Shell Rock, and from 1949 to 1952 worked at the Ohio Locomotive Crane. From 1952 to 1982, he was a machine operator at Timken Company. He was a member of First Christian Church, American Legion Post 181, and VFW Post 1078 where he was Surgeon and a WWII veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was united in marriage in 1943 to Marjorie Dingee. He is survived by his wife, four children, Forest D. Olmstead of Port Clinton, Ohio; Mrs. Jerry (Linda) Carrington of Galion, Ohio; Mrs. Robert (Kaye) Kissling of Bucyrus and David C. Olmstead of Bucyrus. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren and three brothers, Leonard Olmstead of Shell Rock, Elton Olmstead of Waterloo and Wilford "Willie" Olmstead of Shell Rock. He was preceded in death by his parents and one half-sister. on June 28, 1994.³

     Wilford Keith Olmstead was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler Co., Iowa.^9,10 His Social Security Number was 481-20-1696.¹¹ He was born on July 11, 1925 at Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa.^{11,9,2,3,10,4} He died on March 18, 1997 at Iowa at age 71.^11,9,10

     Len William "Lenny" Olmstead was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler Co., Iowa.² His Social Security Number was 480-62-7614.⁴ He married Jeanette Unknown.² Len William "Lenny" Olmstead was born on October 22, 1949.^2,4 He died on March 17, 1973 at Iowa at age 23.^2,4

     Alpha Frieda Ball was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Shell Rock, Butler Co., Iowa.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 478-14-5903.² She and Leonard William Olmstead were divorced.¹ Alpha Frieda Ball was born on January 10, 1922 at Thompson, Winnebago Co., Iowa.^2,3 As of January 17, 1942,her married name was Olmstead.³ She married Leonard William Olmstead, son of William D. Olmstead and Mildred Bonita Reed, on January 17, 1942 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa.^1,3 Alpha Frieda Ball died on October 9, 2007 at Waverly, Bremer Co., Iowa, at age 85.^2,5,3 She CLARKSVILLE - Alpha Frieda Greenlee, 85, of Waverly, formerly of Clarksville, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, Waverly, of natural causes. She was born Aug. 10, 1922, in Thompson, daughter of Clarence Edwin and Viola Edith Schissel Ball. She married Leonard W. Olmstead on Jan. 17, 1942, in Mason City. He preceded her in death. She married Delmar Greenlee on March 9, 1973, and he preceded her in death. She graduated from Shell Rock High School in 1941 and earned her teaching certificate at the teachers college in Cedar Falls. She was a teacher at Victory No. 4 country school north of Shell Rock and was employed at Huber's Clothing Store in Clarksville. She worked in the laundry department at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community, Waverly, from which she retired in 1986. Survived by: four sons, Gary (Norma) Olmstead of Cedar Falls, Larry (Karen) Olmstead of Waverly, Steven (Cheryl) Olmstead of Mesa, Ariz., and Frank (Jackie) Olmstead of Queen Creek, Ariz; two daughters, Mardell (Larry) Skinner of Waverly and Janise (Donald) Lebeck of Clarksville; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a stepson, Dale Greenlee of Des Moines; two stepdaughters, Linda VanHauen and Dorothy (Bob) Oldenburger, both of Clarksville; a daughter-in-law, Jeanette Wiggs of Bentenville, Ark; two stepdaughers-in-law, Sandy Greenlee of Greene and Sue Greenlee of Jefferson; a brother, Marlin (Gleora) Ball of Waverly; four sisters, Verla Endelman of Clarksville, Mary Ella Shorter of Cedar Falls, LaDonna Spencer of Plainfield and Dorene (Don) Miller of Waverly; 11 stepgrandchildren; and 28 stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: a son, Len Olmstead; two stepsons, Michael Greenlee and Ronald Greenlee; four brothers, Charles in infancy, Gene, LeRoy and Earnest Ball; and two sisters, Verla May in infancy and Valora Greenlee. on October 12, 2007.³