In Loving Memory FERN RAMSEY

Service THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2000, 2:00 PM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MANNING, IOWA
Officiating REVEREND LARRY MCALPINE
Music “IN THE GARDEN” “HE TOUCHED ME” JOANN KARSTEN & GEORGIA LOHRMANN, VOCALISTS
“HOW GREAT THOU ART” CONGREGATION JANET MYER, ORGANIST
Interment MANNING CEMETERY
Casketbearers: KERRY RUTHERFORD, KEVIN RUTHERFORD, KYLE RUTHERFORD, CHRISTOPHER SHAW, BRENDAN RUTHERFORD, JUSTIN RUTHERFORD

THE FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR YOUR KINDNESS EVIDENCED IN THOUGHT, WORD, AND DEED, AND INVITES YOU TO JOIN THEM FOR LUNCH AND FELLOWSHIP AT THE CHURCH FOLLOWING THE COMMITTAL SERVICE.
DRIVERS IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION MUST TURN ON VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS, BE ALERT, AND DRIVE IN A CLOSE FORMATION.

Fern Marie, daughter of Mathias and Dessa (Kusel) Jensen, was born May 29, 1919, at Gary in Ada County, Minnesota. She grew up on a farm near Audubon, Iowa and attended rural schools, graduating from Audubon High School.

On February 23, 1938, Fern was united in marriage with Orren K. Ramsey in Carroll. Two children were born to this union. They made their home in Manning where Fern worked for more than 33 years for several different stores including Priebe's, Hansen & Pahde, A & G Food, Groteluschen Grocery, Manning Food and Christy's Food.

Fern was a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliary in Manning and the Women's Relief Corps. She was also a faithful member of the United Methodist Church in Manning, participating with the Evening Circle, and has served on numerous church boards including President of the Church Board. Fern liked to cook and bake, the fruits of which were enjoyed by many, especially her grandchildren.

Due to failing health, Fern entered the Manning Plaza on April 30, 2000 and died there Monday, October 9, 2000 at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 10 days.

Fern is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Alvin Jensen and his wife Velna and Ward Jensen; and a brother-in-law Harold Ruhde.

Fern's surviving family includes her husband Orren Ramsey of Manning; two daughters Noreen Kay and her husband Ray Rutherford of Manilla and Rebecca Sue and her husband Gary Macke of Audubon; five grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters Pearl and her husband Leroy Dammann and June Ruhde, all of Manning; six sisters-in-law: Arlene Jensen, Ruth Jensen, Bernice Laverty, Mary Ramsey and Delores Ramsey, all of Manning, and Mildred Ramsey of Carroll; one brother-in-law Jack Ramsey and his wife Edna of Manning; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.