This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0k.2ADE/4094 Message Board Post: Iva W. Oliver Neese Jan. 15, 1913 - Nov. 15, 2006 Logan Herald-Observer, Logan, IA 51546 Woodbine Twiner, Woodbine, IA 51579 11/22/2006 Iva W. Oliver Neese, age 93, died on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, in Stockton, Mo. She was born on Jan. 15, 1913 in Harrison County, Iowa to Robert Leslie Oliver and Ethel Katherine Smith. Iva graduated from Pisgah High School in 1930. Upon graduation, Iva attained a nursing degree from the School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO. She married Ray Neese in 1934 and had 12 children. The family farmed in Pisgah, Iowa until 1957 when they moved to Phoenix, Arizona because of health. Iva was a devoted wife and mother. She loved to garden and raised beautiful roses. She wsa also an accomplished seamstress. Iva was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son, Dennis and four brothers. She is survived by nine sons and two daughters. Donald and Joan Neese, Missouri Valley; Michael and Cheryl Neese, Pat and Helen Neese and Terry Neese all of Phoenix Arizona. Frank and Shirley Neese, Sierra Vista, Arizona; Barbara and Harold Massie, London, Kentucky. Mary and Ken Watt, Grants Pass, Oregon; William and Sue Neese, Maud, Texas; Gerald Neese, Allen and Elizabeth Neese, Stockton, Missouri; Robert and Susan Neese, Fair Play, Missouri. She had 27 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren and two surviving sisters in Iowa, Ethel Oliver and Vera Clark. Also numerous nieces and nephews. Iva was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she has created for her family and friends. A graveside service will be held in Phoenix, Arizona Nov. 12 where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Ray. A memorial service will be held to honor Iva at a later date. Brumback Funeral Home, Stockton, Missouri was in charge of arrangements.