Thelma Grace Baysinger, the daughter of Charles and McGreta Freeland Breyfogle, was born January 11, 1921 in Primghar, Iowa. Her childhood years were spent in Primghar where she received her early education.
On September 20, 1941, Thelma married Cyral Alphonso Baysinger in South Sioux City, Nebraska. They lived in the Moneta and Royal area for several years following their marriage, before moving to Spencer in 1954. Thelma attended the First Baptist Church in Spencer, Iowa. In her spare time, Thelma enjoyed embroidery and fishing with her husband.
Thelma passed away at Longhouse Residence in Spencer on January 2, 2014, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cyral on February 2, 1989; 2 sisters: Gladys and Eleanor and 4 brothers: Clarence, LeRoy, Ronald and Henry.
She is survived by her children: Barbara (Bill) Faust of Spencer, IA, Jim (JoAnn) Baysinger of Waterloo, IA, Mickey Baysinger of Ames, IA and Dennis (Holly) Baysinger of Chaska, MN; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchild; other relatives and friends.
SERVICES
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 6, 2014 at Warner Chapel in Spencer.
OFFICIATING
Pastor Matthew Winslow
CASKET BEARERS
ShellyRittenhouse
Brian Rittenhouse
Cheri Crouch
Trisha Quail
Todd Baysinger
Dawn Stone
Sarah Baysinger
VISITATION
Will be held one hour prior to the funeral service at Warner Chapel
MUSIC
"Wind Beneath My Wings"
"Amazing Grace"
"Dance"
INTERMENT
Trimello Cemetery
Royal, Iowa