Eva Helen Chard, the daughter of E.R. and Hulda Anderson Walstrom, was born May 23, 1923 in Marathon, Iowa. She received her early education and graduated from the Gillett Grove High School. Following her schooling, Eva continued her education at A.I.B. Community College in Des Moines.
Eva married Kenneth Edward Chard on March 5, 1945 in Spencer, Iowa. Following their marriage, they made their home in Gillett Grove. Eva was a member of the United Methodist Church in Gillett Grove where she was also active in the United Methodist Women. In her spare time, Eva enjoyed reading, watching basketball and listening to music. Most of all, Eva loved spending time with her family and friends.
Eva passed away on August 28, 2008 at the Spencer Hospital at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth on November 13, 1989 and three brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynda Holmich of Cherokee, Iowa; her son, Kenneth Chard of Gillett Grove, Iowa; 4 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
SERVICES
Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Warner Chapel in Spencer.
OFFICIATING
Rev. Julie McCullough
CASKET BEARERS
Dennis Williams - Jeff Holmich
Robbie Krukow - Randy Krukow
Mechelle Williams - Todd Krukow
VISITATION
Visitation will begin 5:00 P.M., Friday August 29, with the family present from 5 to 7:00 P.M., Friday Evening at the Warner Funeral Home in Spencer.
MUSIC
"Amazing Grace"
"How Great Thou Art"
By Gary Klett
Organist - Gretchen Hagedorn
INTERMENT
Poland Township Cemetery
Marathon, Iowa
A time of fellowship and lunch will be served following the graveside services at the United Methodist Church in Gillett Grove, Iowa