Rasmussen, Mavis Ann Geraldine (1925-2019)

RASMUSSEN, ANDERSON, DULAY, FORD, HALLEN, RUSSI, JACOBSON, GOMEZ, PHIPPEN, NERDIG

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 10/11/2019 at 20:05:04

Mavis Ann Geraldine Rasmussen
October 5, 1925 - August 21, 2019

Mavis Ann Geraldine Rasmussen, 93, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa Iowa.

Mavis Ann was born on October 5th, 1925, to Archie and Etta Anderson in Albert Lea, Minnesota. After graduating from Rake High School, she continued her education by studying business in Albert Lea, Minnesota. On March 15, 1947, in a ceremony at Liberty Lutheran Church in Rake, Iowa, she married Warren Rasmussen. From their marriage, three sons were born.

An active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, since 1967, she loved being of service to her community and cherished the fellowship the congregation provided. In that vein, she, especially, enjoyed her circle. Moreover, from 1970 until 1997, she worked as a dedicated bill clerk at the Forest City City Hall, retiring after more than twenty-five years of service.

Mavis Ann enjoyed many activities especially baking. She had fond memories of baking with her mother and sister, Elaine. She shared that love every time she could with her family, friends, and anyone who knew of her famous brownies. Most of all, however, she treasured her family and rejoiced in any opportunity to show her love and affection unconditionally. That love has spread to so many that will miss her dearly.

Mavis Ann is survived by her children: Steven (Sheila) Rasmussen, of Hedrick, Iowa, David (Joyce) Rasmussen, of Jefferson, Iowa, and Gary Rasmussen, of Casey, Iowa; her grandchildren: Melissa Dulay; Season Ford; Christina Hallen; Carissa Jacobson; Carrie and Sarah Gomez; Jessica Phippen; and Brian, Dustin, Hayden, Hunter, Nicholas, Nicole, Phillip, Phillip, and Shawna Rasmussen; and Randi Jo (Chris) Russi; her great grandchildren: Charlie, Ely, Finny, Garrett, Ian, Jack, Kinsley, Kylie, LauraLea, Liam, Mason, Max, Morgan, Sydney, and Baby Russi due in February 2020; and her sisters-in-law, Joyce and Beverly Anderson; as well as by several nieces and nephews.

Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Etta Anderson; her husband, Warren Rasmussen; her brothers: Carlisle, Dale, and Ronald Anderson; and her sisters, Elaine Nerdig and Baby Beverly Anderson; her brother-in-law, Dale Nerdig; and her sister-in-law, LaRene Anderson.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City Iowa, with Rev. Rod Hopp officiating. Inurnment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Forest City after the church services.

Cataldo Schott Funeral Home, Forest City, Iowa, 2019.

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