ta, Iowa. To this union nine children were born. Melvin passed away on March 9, 1999. Verna was an active and faithful member of the First United Methodist Church. Some of the church groups she was involved in were the United Methodist Women, Rachel Circle and the Stephen's Ministry. She also was a proud member of organizations in the Maquoketa community which included the Maquoketa Garden Club, Mother's Club, Retired Teacher's, and the Jackson County Roadrunners Camping Club. Additionally, she had served as a resident advocate for patients at Maquoketa Care Center. She had a special love for children and the elderly, and enjoyed quilting, traveling, camping and boating. Those left to honor Verna's memory include her children, Geraldine (Robert) Williams of Modesto, CA, David (Joanne) Foster of S. Lake Tahoe, CA, Nancy (Dr. Wayne) Wagoner of Maquoketa, IA, Susan Foster of Cedar Rapids, IA, Terry (Dan) Miller of Bettendorf, IA, James (Marilyn) Foster of Maquoketa, IA, and Robert "Bob" (Dianna) Foster of Monmouth, IA; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; 2 step-granddaughters and 3 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Melvin, one infant brother, a daughter Linda Wiese, and a son Bill Foster. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa. Online Condolences may be left at www.carsonandson.com.