and 16 great grandchildren, as well as helping to raise 14 foster children through the years. One foster son, Benjamin Gunderson and partner Lucas, who is mutually part of the family.
A gathering of friends and family will be 4-6:00 p.m. Friday, Feb 15. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, with a 11:00 a.m. funeral Saturday, February 16, First United Methodist Church 516 Kellogg Ave, Ames. Burial will be at Pleasant View Cemetery, Plattsmouth, Nebraska at a later date.
Memorial may be directed to First United Methodist Church of Ames, or Iowa Conference Iowa United Methodist Women.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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