local Lenox teams. Together with her sister Lela, they watched many Lenox High School baseball games from Lela's back porch. One of Alberta's many interests was keeping track of people. She maintained a "family record book", with names, addresses, birthdays for hundreds of family members. She was regularly asked to consult her record book to check on family connections. Having lived in Lenox for her entire life, she had an amazing ability to connect people with where they lived, who they married, and the names of their children. Following Speck's retirement as Lenox Postmaster, they spent many years during the winter months in south Texas. Their favorite activities while in Texas were playing golf and cards, traveling to Mexico, attending dances, and just being with their friends. During the summer, they also enjoyed attending the Iowa State Fair. They worked at the Fair's Administration Building where they greeted people and helped the Fair's board members. Over their many years at the Fair, they created a strong family tradition. Following in the footsteps of Alberta and Speck, the entire family continues to attend the Fair, and use the family campsite. Alberta is survived by her son (Doug) and his wife (Lynn), three grandchildren (Todd, Kristine and Mitchell), and five great grandchildren (Ryan, Bradley, Ashley, Richard and Deven). All will miss her greatly. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Alberta's life. The date/time will be announced in the near future. We will forever hold the precious memories of Alberta in our hearts. May she be at peace in God's loving care. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.ritchiefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Alberta-Maxine-Calvin?obId=2625684#/obituaryInfo