"Carol & Brett, I grew up on the farm just south of you. I remember your Mother as always having a smile and a friendly hello! I graduated with your brother Ron. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jeanne Hauswirth Taylor"
In loving memory of
Vera L. Fish
January 5, 1925 - January 18, 2017
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Heartland or Iowa Heart Association.
Vera Lucille (Fett) Fish was born on January 5, 1925 in rural Corwith, daughter of Forest and Ruby (Santee) Fett. Vera was the fourth child of 15. She grew up in Corwith and attended country school in LuVerne through the 8th grade.
On July 28, 1944, Vera was united in marriage to Albert Fish at the Grace Baptist Church in Corwith. After their marriage, the two of them farmed together for 29 years. While raising children, Vera worked with Albert on their farm.
Vera enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, making gifts and raising children. She also enjoyed gardening, both flowers and vegetables and playing games. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.
Vera was a leader in local 4-H clubs, held offices in her church, enjoyed Thursday club and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for 50 plus years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church until it closed and then became active in the United Methodist Church. She also taught Sunday School and Bible School. Vera was very strong in her faith and read scripture and devotions daily .
Vera Fish died peacefully at the age of 92 on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Kanawha Community Home surrounded by family members. She had been a resident there since December, 2015.
She is survived by two children, Carol (Jack) Niewald of Corwith and Brett (Lana) Fish of Corwith; a daughter-in-law, Laura (Skip) Fish; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; one sister and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Albert; parents; children, Albert "Skip" Fish Jr., Ronald Fish and Bryan Fish; one grandchild, Luke Fish; one great-grandchild, Trevor Webb and 13 brothers and sisters.
Tributes
"Carol and Brett - We send our sympathies on the passing of your mother. We have long ago memories of your family and remember visiting together at Sanford and Alma's home on many occasions. Brett, you were just a tiny boy and you liked sitting on Bob's lap. Alma was always mixing up all her "V" friends and relatives - Vera, Vesta, Velva, Vicki - especially when two or three of us were there at the same time. We always admired Vera for her faith; she leaned on God for courage for many sorrows she bore - and endured until age 92 herself! Wishing you and the rest of your family peace and comfort as you adjust to life without her. "
"She will always be remembered for kindness and her love for family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Deb and Kevin McDermott "
"My deepest sympathy to her family. One of the special memories I remember about Vera was approximately 35 years ago. I was helping with vacation bible school in the Corwith church. It was the night of the program that the kids put on for the parents. There was a young man that would not come up front because he was scared. I asked him if he would come up if his Mommy would come with him. They did. For some reason after the service Vera came up and handed me some money and complimented on my quick thinking and thanked me for helping. She obviously was a gracious and loving person. My grandma, Margaret Thompson, will enjoy meeting her friend in heaven."
"Our deepest sympathy too your family. I have so many fond memories of you while I was growing up. Many hours walking beans & celebrating birthdays. My kids always looked forward to receiving a card from you with a piece of gum tucked inside & the hand drawn fish in the return address. "