LaVerne Bosworth
August 27, 2005

Alice LaVerne Bosworth was born January 31, 1917, in Maroa, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Mary Whetsler Liptrap. At a young age her family moved to Corwith where she attended school and graduated from Corwith High School. After her schooling, LaVerne worked at the Dime Store in Eagle Grove.

In November of 1943, LaVerne was united in marriage to Fred Bosworth in Corwith. After their marriage the couple lived in Corwith until moving to Renwick in 1954. Fred passed away in November of 1964. In 1965, LaVerne moved back to Corwith where she worked at the restaurant and continued to live until she entered the Good Samaritan Communities in Algona. She later moved to Greenleaf Health Care in Fort Dodge.

LaVerne was very active in the First Baptist Church in Corwith before it closed; enjoyed playing cards, making crafts and going to coffee with friends. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Royal Neighbors, Senior Citizens and the American Legion Auxiliary.

LaVerne passed away Saturday, August 27, 2005, at Greenleaf Health Care in Fort Dodge, Iowa, at the age of 88.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon and husband Duane Heinen of LuVerne, Iowa; son, Marvin Bosworth and wife Phyllis of Corwith, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Wade of Havelock, Iowa, and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister, Virginia Bradshaw.

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