andscaping, fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren. Those left to honor her memory include her children, Mike (Donna) Gill of Delmar, IA, Kim (Steve Whitmore) Morehead of Delmar, IA, and Brian (Jan) Gill of Dubuque, IA; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and brothers, Ben (Joan) Higgins of Maquoketa, IA, and Wendell (Bev) Higgins of Delmar, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John on January 19, 1974, and a sister Vera Patterson. Online Condolences may be left at www.carsonandson.com.