ng to her garden and beautiful flowers and loved to cook for her family. Vera appreciated hard work, never complained and was always thankful for what she had. Vera and her husband Willie enjoyed ballroom dancing and often visited the Surf Ballroom. She also loved shopping at the Village General Store and her house stored all her treasures she found through the years. She enjoyed the time she spent with her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her husband Willie of 67 years; son, Byron and Barb Ruiter of Forest City; daughter, Deb and Jeff Claussen of Blaine, Minnesota and son, Jack and Marie of Northwood, Iowa; grandchildren, Patrick Ruiter of Mason City, Cindy Ruiter of Mason City, Jason Claussen, Jacob Claussen, and Amanda (Chris)Shromoff of Blaine, Minnesota,Emily (Barnes) Toresdahl and Timothy (Andrea) Stumo; great-grandchildren, Lillian Vera Ruiter, Ivy Toresdahl, Calan Stumo and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Dennis; sisters; Geneva, Lucy, and Dorothy and grandson, Charles Ruiter.