Myra Davisson

Myra Belle Davisson was born January 6, 1929 near Winside, Nebraska, the daughter of Clifford and Meta (Otte) Francis. She graduated from Rockford High School in Rockford, IA. On December 31, 1947 Myra was united in marriage to Verl Davisson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They made their home in the Wellman community. Myra worked for the United States Postal Service as a clerk for 9 years and served as the Wellman Post Master for 14 years, retiring in 1989. She enjoyed baking and spending time with her grandchildren. Myra volunteered 2522 hours knitting 630 baby hats for newborns at the University of Iowa Hospital. Myra was a member of the Kalona United Methodist Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a former member of the Embroidery Club and Eastern Star. Myra died on Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Pleasantview Home in Kalona at the age of 86 years.
Myra is survived by three son's Raymond (Barb) of Davenport, Dennis (Nancy) of Longmont, CO, Keith (Diane) of Kalona; five grandchildren Heather Davisson of Delray Beach, FL, Chad (Sara) Davisson of Bixby, OK, Angie Johnson of Davenport, Dana (Nick) Striegel of Kalona, Ross (Jamie) Davisson of Kalona; 10 great grandchildren; and a sister Wanda Gruis of Rudd. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Verl on October 9, 2013.

Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 am Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the Kalona United Methodist Church. Pastor Gerry Kahler will officiate. Burial will be in the Wellman Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 3-7 pm at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. A memorial fund has been established for the Kalona United Methodist Church, Pleasantview Home and Iowa City Hospice. Messages may be sent to the family at www.powellfuneralhomes.com