"Ann, your mom was always so gracious and perfectly "put together." She always had a kind word and focused on others. Her bright light is shining in heaven. God bless you as you grieve. Sheryl Readout"
In loving memory of
Marian Harvey
January 11, 2018 - November 14, 2013
Marian Hayward Harvey, 99, of Marshalltown, Iowa, entered into eternal life at Villa del Sol in Marshalltown on November 14, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 18, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services Monday at First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Iowa River Hospice, 502 Plaza Heights Road in Marshalltown, 50158, or to the First Baptist Church designated for American Baptist Womens Ministries, 700 East Olive in Marshalltown, 50158. The Main St. Chapel of Anderson Funeral Homes is in charge of the arrangements.
Marian was born on December 31, 1913, in Albia, Iowa, she was the second of eight children of John Thomas and Emma (Nelson) Hayward. Marian was looking forward to her 100th birthday next month.
She grew up on a farm near Centerville, Iowa, graduating from high school there in 1931. She attended Centerville Junior College and taught at Maple Grove Country School near Moravia, Iowa. Her marriage to Joe Harvey on July 25, 1935, took them to Ft. Dodge, Clinton, Des Moines and finally to Marshalltown in 1948.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church and served in various capacities. Her interests and activities in Marshalltown have centered around Twentieth Century Club, volunteering in the MMSC Auxiliary Gift Shop, and Entre Nous Club. From her early days of teaching, she then worked as a teller at the Fidelity Savings Bank, Marshalltown School Business Office and the Red Cross. She was an avid fan of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes!!
At the age of 92, Marian wrote a remarkable book filled with the memories of her life, family and world events she experienced. It was titled Twas a Great Life and Im Still Goin. Thus it is that her legacy will Still be Goin!
Marian will be missed by two daughters, Jan (Daryl) Thake, Ann (Mills) Williams; a sister, Catherine Rehbein, along with grandchildren Lisa (Pat) Lujin, Jill Kilgore, Kirsten Williams, Joe (Cindi) Williams and great grandchildren, Mackenzie, Carson and Payton Lujin and Riley Kilgore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Harvey, and 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Tributes
"My deepest Sympathy to the family Of Marian. She lived such a long, beautiful life and know that you have many fond memories to help you through these difficult days ahead. She was such a sweet person and always enjoyed talking to me when we would see each other. God bless you all."
"Marian and Joe were very gracious and helpful neighbors. We still live in our house on River Blvd. and have the fondest memories of them. Finally they are reunited in Paradise. "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matthew 25:23 Jerry, Julie, Joe, and Jaime Miller"
"Marian shared with me when I visited her at the hospital recently --that she had cared about how all of us that were in her daughters' class ,would turn out well- she cared about our lives and that made me know she had prayed for us- how beautiful!-She had a sweet spirit- Peggy Brainerd Buchwald"
"Ann, Jan and family, Please accept our sympathy in your mom's passing. She was such a lovely person and had a long, wonderful life. I have many special memories of times spent with you and your parents while growing up. Marian leaves a great legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynne (Peterson) and Don Wachal"
"Ann, so sorry about your Mom. She was so kind. I remember her so well, when I spent time with you at your home when we were in High School. Thinking of you and your family. Linda (Shollenbarger) Eggleston"