Goldie, daughter of Claus Fred and Emma (Dockweiler) Stammer, was born November 19, 1906, in Iowa Township, Crawford County, Iowa. She received her education in rural and Manning schools, and attended Manning High School.
December 1, 1931, Goldie was united in marriage with John Edward Meeves. They farmed in the Manning area, moving to Manning in 1975. For the past 5 years Goldie has resided in nursing homes in Anita and Manilla. Goldie loved being a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. Making clothing for her grandchildren was a special joy for her.
Goldie held membership in the First Presbyterian Church, the Happy Hour Club, and was a charter member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
She passed away Monday, April 2, 1990 at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison at the age of 83 years, 4 months, and 14 days.
She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, by a brother, Clarence Stammer, and by infant twin son and daughter.
Goldie is survived by her son, Roland Meeves and his wife, Laurene, of Manning; by her daughter, Myra Wittrock, of Manning; by 12 grandchildren; by 6 great-grandchildren; and by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.