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Charleen Mae Grove, 318 Orange Drive, died Wednesday at the University of Arizona
Medical Center in Tucson, at the age of 55.
Mrs. Grove was born Nov. 10, 1924 in Alton, Iowa.
She was an elementary school teacher and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church.
Services for Mrs. Grove will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church, with Rev. David Brown officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
Mrs. Grove is survived by her husband, James, of Casa Grande; two daughters: Jane Schmidt, of Phoenix, and Polly Harp, of Coolidge; son, E. William, of Phoenix; her mother, Mrs. William George Korver, of Orange City, IA; two sisters: Rose Mackie, of White Bear Lake, MN, and Burlea Long, of Adams, NE; six brothers: Ronald, of Tokyo, Japan, Clayton, of Dallas, TX, George, of Marshall, MN, Lawrence, of Orange City, IA, Russell, of Des Moines, IA, and David, of Forest Grove, OR; and three grandchildren.
(Obituary published in the May 10, 1980 issue of the Casa Grande Dispatch)
Mr. Grove was born June 28, 1921 in York, Pennsylvania, and died Feb. 1, 1997.
The funeral for James Edward Grove, 75, a longtime Casa Grande teacher, will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Ed Bradford
officiating.
Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.
Casa Grande.
He was an Air Force captain and a commerical pilot, and a member of the Hump Pilots Association. He taught at Casa Grande Union High School for 21 years and was a member of First Assembly of God Church, where he served as a deacon.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters: Jane Schmidt and Polly Amos; a stepdaughter, Dawn Anna Bradford; a son, Bill; three stepsons: Lloyd, Joseph and Gene Robinette; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to RTA Hospice of Casa Grande. Cole & Maud Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
(Obituary is published in the Feb. 3, 1997 issue of the Casa Grande Dispatch)
Note: Son of John and Doris Klemm
James had a brother, John Edward Klemm, Jr. who was born November 27, 1928.
His mother, Doris, died the day after his brother was born.
His brother died on February 2, 1929 at the age of 2 months and six days.
His father put him and all of his siblings up for adoption.
Surrounded by his wife and children, Ronald (Ron) George Korver, 92, died peacefully
on May 8, 2018, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Ron was born in Orange City, Iowa, second of nine children, to the late William George
Korver and the late Anna Birdella (DeCook).
He spent most of his life in Japan as a career missionary with the Reformed Church
in America (RCA).
Born on a farm in 1926, Ron made a confession of Christian faith in junior high school. During his youth, he was deeply moved each time he heard missionaries speak at his church (Trinity Reformed Church in Orange City) and began dreaming about serving as a missionary in Asia. However, he thought that this meant he had to become an ordained pastor or a medical doctor, neither of which seemed to be his calling.
It wasn't until he was about to complete a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, having interviewed for a job as a high school math teacher, that God intervened in his life. When the director of overseas missions for the RCA came to the campus to recruit short-term missionaries to teach for three years at Christian schools in Japan, Ron believed that this was a direct call to serve. Together with 50 other young American men and women, he was sent to Japan in 1948, shortly after the end of World War II and found a country in ruins.
For his initial three-year service, he was assigned to Meiji Gakuin University, a school founded by RCA and Presbyterian missionaries early in the Meiji Era (1868-1912). While at Meiji Gakuin, Ron took under his wing a "shoe-shine boy" whom he found working at a train station and mentored him through high school. With the support of Ron and other RCA missionaries, this young man completed his education and entered seminary to become an ordained minister. He remained a close friend of Ron's family for the rest of their lives.
It was also during Ron's initial assignment in Japan that he met Ruby, the daughter of a German businessman and a Japanese woman. Ron and Ruby's friendship grew with their faith and they both made their commitment not only to each other, but also to Christ, and when Ron returned to the U.S. after the three-year assignment, Ruby followed him. Ron studied at New York University's Biblical Seminary and after one year, he received a master's degree from NYU in Christian Education. In 1952, Ron and his fiancé Ruby were sent to Japan as missionaries by the RCA. They were married in September of that year at Kamakura Yukinoshita church (Ruby's home church). A long-term RCA missionary, Rev. John DeMaagd, officiated at their wedding. Ron was assigned to teach at Meiji Gakuin University, high school, and middle school, where he taught English and coached basketball. He was happy when one of his basketball players became an Olympian.
Ron spent most of his teaching career at Meiji Gakuin Higashimurayama High School. He strongly supported bilingual education and was instrumental in starting a student exchange program where his high school students experienced Christian family life in the U.S. Their American host families, in turn, learned about Japanese culture from the students; many of them were later invited by Meiji Gakuin to visit the school and their students' families in Japan.
Ron and Ruby had four children, all born and raised in Japan: Kathy (Green Bay, WI), Michael (Tokyo, Japan), Mark (Seattle, WA) and Kristy (Earlysville, VA). The entire family traveled back to the U.S. on furloughs every four or five years to visit their supporting churches.
Ron's faith grew and developed with the loving support of the Christian community in Japan. Although Ron and Ruby officially retired at age 65, they continued to teach in their respective schools as volunteers. Ron also led bible study classes at Kamakura Yukinoshita church and initiated several exchanges between Japanese and U.S. churches, he and Ruby traveling back and forth between their homes in Japan and Wisconsin. Ron would say that if he hadn't become a missionary, he would have become a farmer. He handpicked weeds, planted seeds, and climbed ladders to trim trees until his late 80's. Using sustainable methods, relying on his skill, strength and diligence, Ron took great pride and joy in caring for the gardens/landscape wherever he lived.
Ron and Ruby made their final trip to the U.S. in 2011. They have resided in Green Bay ever since. Their Green Bay home was the site of many memorable family gatherings, including their wedding anniversary celebrations of 50 years and, most recently, of 65 years last September. Ron and Ruby formerly attended Preble Park Presbyterian Church and are currently members of First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay. In the fall of 2017, they moved to an apartment at Age Well Assisted Living where they could stay together while Ruby received more help to care for Ron.
Ron is survived by his wife, four children and their spouses, eleven grandchildren, two great-granddaughters, one sister and five brothers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and their spouses, a brother-in-law, and a sister-in-law.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday, July 28th, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church, 200 S. Ashland Ave., Green Bay, WI 54303, with a reception to follow at the church. Memorial donations may be directed to First Presbyterian Church Green Bay for their mission work in the community.
Ron's family extends special thanks to Unity Hospice, Age Well, Home Instead, N.E.W. Curative and the Brown County ADRC for their support near the end of his life.
[Source: Proko Wall Funeral Home in Green Bay, Wisconsin]
Surrounded by her children, Ruby Korver, 95, died peacefully on June 22, 2020 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ruby was the oldest daughter of the late Johannes Barth, a German businessman, and the late Chiyo Barth, a Japanese national. Along with her late husband Ronald (Ron) Korver, she spent most of her life in Japan as a career missionary with the Reformed Church in America (RCA).
Born December 3, 1924 in Tokyo, Ruby attended Japanese private schools founded by Christians. In 1944, she graduated from Keisen Jogakuen, the equivalent of a junior college. Ruby made her confession of faith on Christmas Day 1943 and became a member of Fujimimachi Church in Tokyo. She later transferred her membership to the Yukinoshita Church in Kamakura, Japan.
Following the end of World War II, Ruby worked as a secretary for the ecumenical Chapel Center affiliated with the U.S. Eighth Army which occupied Japan. It was there she met her future husband, Ron, who had arrived in Japan from the U.S. in 1948 as a short-term missionary to teach at a Christian school in Tokyo. Ron and Ruby's friendship grew with their faith and they both made their commitment not only to each other, but also to Christ.
Ruby followed Ron to the U.S. after his three-year assignment. While Ron studied at New York University's Biblical Seminary to receive his master's degree in Christian Education, Ruby stayed in Ron's hometown, Orange City, Iowa, and studied at Northwestern Junior College where she received an Associate degree. In 1952, Ruby and Ron were sent to Japan as missionaries by the RCA. They were married in September of that year at Yukinoshita Church.
Ruby and Ron had four children, all born and raised in Japan: Kathy (Green Bay, Wisconsin), Michael (Portland, Oregon), Mark (Seattle, Washington) and Kristy (Earlysville, Virginia). The entire family traveled back to the U.S. on furloughs every four or five years to visit their supporting churches. Ruby became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1964. After raising her children, Ruby went back to teaching at Keisen Jogakuen, her alma mater.
Ruby was also active as a member of the permanent steering committee of the National Federation of Kyodan Women's Societies, a nationwide church women's organization of the United Church of Christ in Japan (Kyodan ) and as a member of the board of trustees of Ferris Jogakuin, a Christian women's school in Yokohama. During that time, Ruby and Ron traveled back and forth between their homes in Japan and Wisconsin.
Ruby and Ron made their final trip to the U.S. in 2011 and resided in Green Bay ever since. Ruby and Ron formerly attended Preble Park Presbyterian Church, and Ruby is currently a member of First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay. In the fall of 2017, they moved to an apartment at Age Well Assisted Living where Ron died on May 8, 2018. Ruby left Age Well in March of this year to live with her daughter Kathy and her husband.
Ruby is survived by her four children and their spouses, eleven grandchildren, and three great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her sister Mia, her parents, and her husband.
Memorial Service: At a future date
Arrangements - Proko-Wall Funeral Home - Green Bay, Wisconsin
Interment:
Source: 24 June 2020 - Green Bay Press-Gazette
Mr. Clayton Paul Korver, age 92, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Orange City,
passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at the Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln.
There will be a funeral service on Saturday, July 11, at 11:00am, at the Trinity
Reformed Church in Orange City.
The Rev. Dr. Brain Keepers will officiate.
Interment will follow the service at the West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City.
Arrangements are with the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.
Clayton Paul, who would later become known as Paul, was born on July 22, 1927, in Orange City, the third child of William George and Anna Birdella (De Cook) Korver. He grew up in Orange City and graduated from the Orange City High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy on his eighteenth birthday. In 1946, while stationed in Dallas, Texas, he met the love of his life, Anita Thompson. Following his honorable discharge in 1947, he enrolled at Northwestern Junior College in Orange City.
He and Anita were united in marriage on June 15, 1948, in Dallas. They briefly made their home in Orange City before returning to Texas where Paul worked with his father-in-law at J.D. Tool, Dahlgren Manufacturing, and Western Grinding. Paul's interests and abilities related to machining and technology lead him to open his own business, Korver Tool, in Dallas, in 1964. In 1970, Paul began working for Semi-Tech, an established optical company that made parts for grinding lenses and contacts, and in 1975, he became a partner in that company. Because of his success at Semi-Tech, he was able to establish his own bio-medical manufacturing company in Dallas, Med-Tec, in 1982. Ten years later, he moved Med-Tec to Orange City, where he and his family lived until the late 1990's. His son, Clayton, worked with Paul at Med-Tec and eventually took over operation and ownership of the business. Throughout his career, he trained a number of apprentices, mentored many, and developed numerous new ideas and products, many of which he held patents.
His retirement years were spent in Lincoln where Paul and Anita were often visited by their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Their beautiful home hosted many Christmas and other family gatherings. Although he was no longer involved in daily business activities, Paul (caringly known as "G-Pop"), still enjoyed talking with his boys, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren about their new ideas, current projects, and future endeavors. He found relaxation in spending time outdoors, specifically gardening. Paul provided many hours giving guidance and encouragement to his youngest son, Chris, as he pursed his own business interests. He also spent many hours at Zermatt Tool, a machine shop near Lincoln, co-founded and co-owned by his son Kelvin, offering his expertise and knowledge to the young machinists who work there.
Mr. Korver is survived by his wife, Anita, of Lincoln; three sons, Kelvin Korver, and his wife, Ardith, of Adams, Nebraska; Clayton Korver, and his wife, Debra, of Orange City; and Christopher Korver, of Lincoln; ten grandchildren, Kristin, and her husband, Darin Stephens; Sarah, and her husband, Thomas Hollman; Megan, and her husband, John Demma; Justin Korver, and his wife, Brooke; Christian Korver, and his wife, AĂmee; Devin De Young, and his wife, Megan; Eugene Sanderson, and his wife, Jessica; Steven Thompson; Johnathan Thompson; and Alec John Korver, and his wife, Abigail; twenty great-grandchildren; a sister, Burlea Jean Long, of Maitland, Florida; four brothers, Russell Lee Korver, of Urbandale, Iowa; Lawrence "Bub" Korver, and his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" of Orange City; George William Korver, and his wife, Jane, of Battle Lake, Minnesota; and David James Korver, and his wife, Jan, of Sioux City; a sister-in-law, Ruby Barth Korver, of Green Bay, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Thea Gay Korver; two sisters and their husbands, Charlene Mae and James Grove, and Rose Marie and Milton Mackie; a brother, Ronald George Korver; a sister-in-law, Shirley Korver; and a brother-in-law, Franklin O. Long.
Memorials may be directed to The Korver Family for future designation.
[Source: Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City, Iowa]
Mrs. Anita Korver, age 91, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of Dallas, Texas, and
Orange City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at her residence in Lincoln.
There will be a prayer service on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at 4:00pm, at the Oolman
Funeral Home in Orange City.
The Rev. Dr. Brian Keepers will officiate.
Interment will follow the service at the West Lawn Cemetery in Orange City.
Following the interment, relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of
Anita's life at The Barn at Blue Mountain in Orange City.
Anita Lee was born on October 28, 1928, in Novice, Texas, the daughter of Lee Duke and Bonnie S. (Syfrett) Thompson. Her life as a young girl was greatly influenced by her grandmother, Margaret (Snell) Thompson, from Novice, and her great uncle, Travis Thompson, who often visited his family in Novice. She spent the school year with her father in Dallas and her summers in Novice. After graduating high school, she enrolled at the North Texas Women's University, where she studied art.
She met Clayton Paul Korver, a young sailor from Orange City, stationed in Dallas. They maintained regular communication during his deployment and were engaged to be married shortly after his return. On June 15, 1948, Paul and Anita were united in marriage in Dallas, and after a brief period in Orange City, they made their home in Texas where they raised their family.
As a young wife and mother, Anita kept busy with her home and family. As the children became older, she made the decision to pursue her realtor's license. Her eye for interior design, and her sense of style, dovetailed nicely into a career selling residential real estate in the Dallas area.
In the early 1990's, the Korver's, along with their youngest son, Chris, moved to Orange City. They also relocated their company, Med-Tec, and Anita worked with Paul and their son, Clayton, as the company's bookkeeper. In 1998, she and Paul retired and made their home in Lincoln near their oldest son, Kelvin. Paul passed away in Lincoln on June 2 of this year with his wife of almost 72 years by his side.
Mrs. Korver was an accomplished seamstress sewing everything from clothing for her family to drapery for her decorating projects, and even doing some upholstery work. Together, she and her husband had traveled extensively and their experiences in other parts of the world influenced her tastes in decor and food. She was a natural hostess and enjoyed gourmet cooking, often entertaining family and friends in their home. She also liked to read, solve jigsaw and crossword puzzles, play card games, and appreciated fine art.
She is survived by three sons, Kelvin Korver, and his wife, Ardith, of Adams, Nebraska; Clayton Korver, and his wife, Debra, of Orange City; and Christopher Korver, of Lincoln; ten grandchildren, Kristin, and her husband, Darin Stephens; Sarah, and her husband, Thomas Hollman; Megan, and her husband, John Demma; Justin Korver, and his wife, Brooke; Christian Korver, and his wife, Aimee; Devin De Young, and his wife, Megan; Eugene Sanderson, and his wife, Jessica; Stephen Thompson; Johnathan Thompson; and Alec John Korver, and his wife, Abigail; 19 great-grandchildren; Kennedy, Sheridan, and Westyn Stephens; Rob, Joe, and Audrey Hollman; Korver, Glazier, Gianna, Esmae, and Vohn Demma; Grae and Miles Korver; Chloe and Christian Korver; Carson De Jong; Gavin Korver; and Ronan and Maggie Sue Thompson; cousins, Linda Sitton, Scott Alan and Debbie Thompson, Paul Dennis and Velda Thompson, Lucy Margaret and George Baucom, David and Brenda Casey, and Mary Patricia and Joe Clark; along with several Korver in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Murl Thompson; a daughter, Thea Gay Korver; a brother, Charles Thompson; and several cousins.
Memorials may be given to The Korver Visual Arts Center at Northwestern College in Orange City. Arrangements are being completed by the Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City.
[Source: Oolman Funeral Home in Orange City, Iowa]
Obituary
Russell Lee Korver passed away in peace at home on Monday, December 14th, 2020. He was born in Orange City, Iowa to parents William and Anna Birdella (DeCook) Korver and had eight brothers and sisters.He has many stories that he enjoyed reminiscing about with friends and family and his hospice care takers, or anyone that would listen.
He attended NW College in Orange City and Hope Collage in Holland Michigan where he obtained his masters’ in Mathematics.
He is a Veteran of the Korean war and attended Legion Meetings at the Urbandale Legion Post 636.
He married Shirley Ann Mackie in 1955. They each taught school in Mapleton Iowa until they moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he began working for Bankers Life (Principal Financial) as a computer analyst and retired in 1992 after 35 years of employment.
He and his wife later built a home in Urbandale, Iowa on 67th Street where they raised their children Brent James and Jill Marie for 25 years. They then moved to their new home on 95th St in Urbandale, Iowa. They attended Meredith Drive Reformed Church.
Once retired, they began to travel throughout the US to enjoy warmer weather, then settled on Arizona where they enjoyed many winters and met many wonderful new friends.
They enjoyed bowling and playing bridge and golfing at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. Russ is proceeded in death by his wife Shirley, his parents, sister Charlene and her husband Jim Grove, his twin sister Rosa and her husband Milton Mackie, brother Ronald and his wife Ruby and brother Clayton and his wife Anita, and his niece Thea Korver.
Russ will be missed by many friend and family, including his children Jill and Brent (Debbie), and his lovely grandchildren Eliot and AJ Korver. He loved them with all his heart and enjoyed watching them grow to be accomplished young adults.
We wish to thank Kindred Hospice and the incredible people that helped in his care the last few months. They were kind and they genuinely enjoyed having Russ in their care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Urbandale Food Pantry.
Services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday December 18th at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home at 8201 Hickman Road, Urbandale, Iowa 50322.
Please wear a mask if you attend.
Shirley Ann Korver was born in Hull, Iowa on May 27, 1933 to her parents, Gordon and
Jacoba Mackie.
She graduated from Hull High School and then Northwestern Junior College.
She became an elementary school teacher upon graduation.
In 1954, she met her future husband, Russell Korver, and married on June 9, 1955. Russell and Shirley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 2015. hirley continued to teach school until the birth of her son Brent in 1963, when she became a stay at home mother and child care provider. Her daughter, Jill was born in 1967. When her children were school age, Shirley went to work at Sears where she retired in 1989.
In retirement, Shirley kept exceptionally busy, spending her time helping with the Des Moines Visitor and Convention Bureau as well as the Food Bank in Surprise, Arizona. She was a member of the Meredith Drive Reformed Church for over 40 years. Her passions were watching the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta Hawks, dancing with Russell and playing bridge and canasta with her many close friends. But above all, Shirley put her entire heart into caring and doting upon her two grandchildren to whom she was tremendously devoted Shirley left this world on Monday, May 9, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Milton Mackie. Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Russell Korver, her 2 children; son Brent (Debbie) Korver, daughter Jill Korver and her 2 grandchildren, Madeline and Andrew Korver. Shirley will be deeply missed by her family and many, many wonderful friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Urbandale Food Pantry, 7611 Douglas Avenue #34-35, Urbandale, IA 50322
Obituary & photo published by Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory
After graduating from high school, Frank enlisted in the Air Force and served at Bowling Air Force Base. He was discharged and later drafted into the Army and proudly served his country in Korea for two years.
In 1954, he married Burlea Jean (Bea) Korver. They moved their family to a dairy farm in Wisconsin in 1956. The family returned to Iowa in 1968 where he was employed by the International Dealership. They moved to Minnesota where he worked for an auto dealership until retiring in 1992. On retirement the couple moved to Maitland where they have lived for the past 12 years. In August the couple celebrated their 55th anniversary.
He is survived by his wife, Bea Long; a sister; and a brother; Frank and Bea have five children; twelve grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; he is also survived by many sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews.
His legacy of kindness and unconditional love for his children and grandchildren is reflected in the doll houses and barns he lovingly crafted for them. Frank and Bea loved to travel and enjoyed many trips including visits to their children and grandchildren.
They were members of First Presbyterian Church of Maitland. His Memorial Service will be held in his hometown, Paullina, IA.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on Oct. 24, 2009
West Lawn Cemetery, Orange City Section L., starting at East side, Row 8:
Thea Gay was a daughter of Clayton Paul Korver
Thea Gay was a daughter of Clayton Paul Korver