Fort Dodge Messenger
Oct. 25, 2015
GOWRIE – Virginia E. Amandus, 83, of Gowrie, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at her home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie, with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Gowrie Township Cemetery. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie.
Virginia is survived by her sons, David (Raelene) Amandus of Fort Dodge; Joel (Donna) Amandus of Fort Madison; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Roy and Ellen (Sandeen) Anderson; son, Daniel Amandus; daughter, Janice Stoeffler; and brothers, Curtis Anderson; Glenn Anderson.
Virginia Ellen Anderson was born April 19, 1932 in Fort Dodge. She was raised and educated in Gowrie, graduating from Gowrie High School in 1950. On December 10, 1950, Virginia was united in marriage to Donald Amandus. The couple established their home in Gowrie. Virginia was a consultant for the Tupperware Company for 47 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie, and participated in the church choir for 30 years. Virginia was also a member of the Gowrie Federated Women's Club and enjoyed bowling for a number of years. She was an avid fan of the Kansas City Royals and liked watching sports. Virginia also loved travelling to Canada for fishing trips and treasured her family very much.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
Fort Dodge Messenger
Oct. 25, 2015
GOWRIE – Virginia E. Amandus, 83, of Gowrie, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at her home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie, with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Gowrie Township Cemetery. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie.
Virginia is survived by her sons, David (Raelene) Amandus of Fort Dodge; Joel (Donna) Amandus of Fort Madison; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, Roy and Ellen (Sandeen) Anderson; son, Daniel Amandus; daughter, Janice Stoeffler; and brothers, Curtis Anderson; Glenn Anderson.
Virginia Ellen Anderson was born April 19, 1932 in Fort Dodge. She was raised and educated in Gowrie, graduating from Gowrie High School in 1950. On December 10, 1950, Virginia was united in marriage to Donald Amandus. The couple established their home in Gowrie. Virginia was a consultant for the Tupperware Company for 47 years. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Gowrie, and participated in the church choir for 30 years. Virginia was also a member of the Gowrie Federated Women's Club and enjoyed bowling for a number of years. She was an avid fan of the Kansas City Royals and liked watching sports. Virginia also loved travelling to Canada for fishing trips and treasured her family very much.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.
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