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     Guy Orville Olson Guy Orville Olson, 95 of Northwood, died Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City. A funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Northwood United Methodist Church, 1000 1st Ave. North in Northwood, with Pastor Shirley Hoffman Will officiating and Pastor Dennis Hudson concelebrating. Burial will be in Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood, with military honors provided by Our Buddies V.F.W. Post 6779. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2016, at Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 1st Ave. S. in Northwood. Family suggests memorial contributions to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Guy was born February 4, 1921, the son of Clarence C. and Florence (Lent) Olson in Cromwell, IA. He had four sisters and six brothers. A graduate of Diagonal Public School, class of 1938, Guy enlisted in the Air Force in 1942, serving in England with the 8th Air Force until 1945. He was united in marriage to Eva Lois Reed in 1942 and to this union four children were born; Susanne, Ronald, Janet and Jill. In 1952, Guy graduated from the University of Missouri and shortly after he and his family moved to Northwood. After being employed by Allied Mills in Mason City for three years as a chemist, he began Guy Olson Construction in 1955 and built many homes in the area and developed subdivisions in Northwood. In 1967 Guy became a real estate broker, owning Worth Realty for 33 years until his retirement at age 80 in the year 2000. During that time he was also involved with the city government as a councilman and later serving as mayor of Northwood. His first term was served in the early 1970’s and second in the early 1990’s. Guy was a member of Northwood United Methodist Church for over 60 years and served on various committees. Guy is survived by three daughters, Susanne Olson-White of Los Angeles, CA, Janet Olson of Ankeny, and Jill (Frank) Hilton of Des Moines; four grandchildren, Dana (Ray) White, Tyler (Abby) Neuschwanger, Olivia Barnes and Evan Hilton; a great-grandson, Archer Neuschwanger; a brother, Ivan (Elaine) Olson; and a special friend, Norma Fulton of Clear Lake and her daughter, Beth, of Des Moines. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ron; four sisters, Opal, Vivian, Rosalie and Lola; five brothers, Wendall, Leo, Gene, Dale and Dwayne; and a son-in-law, Jim White. Guy was a workaholic and greatly regrets the weekends he worked instead of spending time with his family and relaxing. Perhaps now he will have time for that.² He was buried at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa.² He and Eva Lois Reed were divorced.¹ Guy Orville Olson was born on February 4, 1921 at Cromwell, Union Co., Iowa.² He married Eva Lois Reed, daughter of Elmer Wallace Reed and Effie Melvina Stech, on December 25, 1942 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., Illinois.^1,2 Guy Orville Olson died on May 21, 2016 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., Iowa, at age 95.²

     Alvin F. Ambler Alvin F. “Bud” Ambler, 91 of Huntington passed away at 11:47 am on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at The Heritage of Huntington. Bud was a 1942 graduate of Huntington High School. He attended Huntington College and finished his bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering at Tri-State University. He was a U.S. Air Force WII veteran; he was a B-24 bomber pilot from 1942 – 1946 and was in the Air Force reserves from 1946 until his retirement in 1969 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was awarded 4 bronze battle stars. He belonged to the Reserve Officers Association. Bud had worked at ITT Electron Optics Lab in Fort Wayne for 36 years where he worked on projects for NASA, some of which are now on Mars, the moon and in deep space. He was a member of the St. Peter’s First Community Church and he enjoyed woodworking. Bud was born on July 9, 1924 in Huntington, the son of Alvin C. and Isabell (Merriman) Ambler. He was united in marriage to Ardith E. Reed on May 26, 1944. She preceded him in death on January 31, 1990. He later married Evelyn L. Nichols in May of 1992; she preceded him in death on April 9, 2009. Survivors include a son: James (Ann) Ambler of Huntington; a daughter: Judith Paris of Carmel; a daughter-in-law: Barbara Ambler of Virginia Beach, VA; two stepdaughters: Julie (Karl) Owen of North Royalton, OH; JoAnn (John) Snobarger of Bakersfield, CA; 10 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son: Fredrick Ambler. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 1:00 pm following visitation at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Pastor Richard Strick officiating. Interment will be at the Lancaster Cemetery.² He was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,1 He was born on July 9, 1924 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,3 He married Ardith Elaine Reed, daughter of Elmer Wallace Reed and Effie Melvina Stech, on May 26, 1944 at Indiana.^1,2,3,4 Alvin F. Ambler died on April 12, 2016 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 91.²

     Fredrick Alan Ambler was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Barbara Unknown.^1,2 Fredrick Alan Ambler was born on April 2, 1949 at Indiana.^2,3,4,5 He died on February 1, 1984 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 34.^2,3,4,5

     Ronald L. "Ron" Olson was buried at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa.³ He NORTHWOOD — Ronald L. Olson, 54, of Northwood, died Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church, 1000 First Ave. N., Northwood, with the Rev. Richard Jensen officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood.³ He was born circa 1949.³ He died on November 29, 2003 at Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa.³

     Evelyn Faye Canterbury was born circa 1918 at War, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ As of March 5, 1939,her married name was Mitchell.¹ She married Peter Jackson Mitchell, son of William Jackson "Billy" Mitchell and Susan Mary "Sue" Stump, on March 5, 1939 at Bristol, Virginia.¹

     Emma Sink was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born in March, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2 As of January 18, 1944,her married name was Reed.³ She married Roscoe Cecil Reed, son of John Davis Reed and Liona A. Prillaman, on January 18, 1944 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Emma Sink died on November 27, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 440-07-1935.³ Irene Rachel Palmer was buried at Fairlawn Cemetery, 2700 North Shartel Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.⁴ She was born on July 15, 1894 at Sedgwick Co., Kansas.³ As of April 5, 1917,her married name was Reed.² She married John Grayston Reed, son of Rev. George Merrick Reed and Frances Knox "Fanny" Callarman, on April 5, 1917 at Guthrie Township, Logan Co., Oklahoma.² Irene Rachel Palmer died on November 8, 1962 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma, at age 68.^3,5