She was born on January 10, 1944 in Mason City, the daughter of James and Ruth (Potter) Shoger.
Mary graduated from Nora Springs Rock Falls High School.
She graduated from UNI with a BA in Fine Arts and Textiles. Later she received her diploma from Hawkeye Tech in Practical Nursing.
Mary worked for Hanover Insurance Co. in Chicago, she was a seamstress for JC Penny, worked at an antique business that she and Tim started, she also worked at the La Porte City Nursing Home and the Vinton Lutheran Home as a nurse.
Mary was a member of the American Lutheran Church in La Porte City.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Marlys (John) Alden; brother M. James and Dee Shoger; brother Lynn (Ilse) Shoger; and many other dear family members.
Mary is survived by her husband; daughter, Alandria Davison of Marshalltown; son, Timothy (Teri) Davison of La Porte City; daughter, Lori (Dave) Leedom of Center Point; ten grandchildren, Taj Fosness, Akil Fosness, Talia Fosness, Mia Kimmins, TJ (Katie) Davison, Hayle (Travis Wilson) Davison, David, Hannah, Ben, and Sam Leedom; great-grandchildren, Lacy Davison, Brennex Wilson; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary enjoyed being a counselor in the Girl Scouts and joined with her daughters, sewing, bible school, confirmation, and other church functions. Mary loved being a grandmother and great aunt. Her faith was a big part of her life.
Services
10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at the American Lutheran Church 801 Monroe St., La Porte City, IA.
Visitation
Visitation will be held at 9:30 AM until service, Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the church.
Cemetery
Burial will be in the West View Cemetery, La Porte City
Memorials
American Lutheran Church
801 Monroe St.
La Porte City, IA 50651
Kearns Funeral Service
She was born on January 10, 1944 in Mason City, the daughter of James and Ruth (Potter) Shoger.
Mary graduated from Nora Springs Rock Falls High School.
She graduated from UNI with a BA in Fine Arts and Textiles. Later she received her diploma from Hawkeye Tech in Practical Nursing.
Mary worked for Hanover Insurance Co. in Chicago, she was a seamstress for JC Penny, worked at an antique business that she and Tim started, she also worked at the La Porte City Nursing Home and the Vinton Lutheran Home as a nurse.
Mary was a member of the American Lutheran Church in La Porte City.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister Marlys (John) Alden; brother M. James and Dee Shoger; brother Lynn (Ilse) Shoger; and many other dear family members.
Mary is survived by her husband; daughter, Alandria Davison of Marshalltown; son, Timothy (Teri) Davison of La Porte City; daughter, Lori (Dave) Leedom of Center Point; ten grandchildren, Taj Fosness, Akil Fosness, Talia Fosness, Mia Kimmins, TJ (Katie) Davison, Hayle (Travis Wilson) Davison, David, Hannah, Ben, and Sam Leedom; great-grandchildren, Lacy Davison, Brennex Wilson; and many nieces and nephews.
Mary enjoyed being a counselor in the Girl Scouts and joined with her daughters, sewing, bible school, confirmation, and other church functions. Mary loved being a grandmother and great aunt. Her faith was a big part of her life.
Services
10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, at the American Lutheran Church 801 Monroe St., La Porte City, IA.
Visitation
Visitation will be held at 9:30 AM until service, Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the church.
Cemetery
Burial will be in the West View Cemetery, La Porte City
Memorials
American Lutheran Church
801 Monroe St.
La Porte City, IA 50651
Kearns Funeral Service
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