1917
Clara
2008
Clara Buffington
June 5, 1917 — November 12, 2008
IN MEMORY OF
CLARA BUFFINGTON
BORN
June 5, 1917 ~ Rock Valley, Iowa
PASSED AWAY
November 12, 2008 ~ Sheldon, Iowa
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 15, 2008
United Methodist Church; Sheldon, Iowa
Rev. Thomas A. Connors ~ Officiating
VISITATION
will be Friday, November 14th after 4:00pm with the family present from 7:00 -8:00pm at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.
MUSIC
“Ave Maria”
“Let There Be Peace”
Sung by: Wil George
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
“Abide With Me”
“Amazing Grace”
Organist: Lois Gruis
CASKET BEARERS
Jim Keizer Bobby Keizer
Jerry Bobeldyk Larry Van Donslear
Brian Mouw Mike Welch
FINAL RESTING PLACE
East Lawn Cemetery ~ Sheldon, Iowa
After the graveside service relatives and friends are
invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the
United Methodist Church in Sheldon.
Arrangements under the care of the
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home Sheldon, Iowa
CLARA BUFFINGTON
Clara Buffington, the daughter of Jim and Gertrude (De Groot) Keizer, was born June 5, 1917 in Rock Valley, Iowa. She received her education in country schools around Rock Valley. She was united in marriage to Ray E. Buffington on December 8, 1943 in Sheldon, Iowa. They made their home in Sheldon. Clara had cleaned homes in her earlier years and after she was married. Her husband, Ray preceded her in death on November 15, 1986. Clara remained in her home until her death; she passed away on November 12, 2008 at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, reaching the age 91 years, 5 months and 7 days.
Clara was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sheldon. She enjoyed cross word puzzles, sewing and needle work, going for rides and spending time with her family.
Clara is survived by her daughter, Ruth Rodvik of Sheldon, Iowa; a granddaughter, Felice Rodvik of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; a sister, Viola Menning of Sheldon, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Warney and his wife, Christina Buffington of Sheldon, Iowa; and a son-in-law, Wes Rodvik of Sheldon, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a brother, Sam Keizer; and three sisters, Henrietta Reitsma; Sadie Breugem; Tillie Bobeldyk.
CLARA BUFFINGTON
BORN
June 5, 1917 ~ Rock Valley, Iowa
PASSED AWAY
November 12, 2008 ~ Sheldon, Iowa
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 A.M. Saturday, November 15, 2008
United Methodist Church; Sheldon, Iowa
Rev. Thomas A. Connors ~ Officiating
VISITATION
will be Friday, November 14th after 4:00pm with the family present from 7:00 -8:00pm at the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home in Sheldon.
MUSIC
“Ave Maria”
“Let There Be Peace”
Sung by: Wil George
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
“Abide With Me”
“Amazing Grace”
Organist: Lois Gruis
CASKET BEARERS
Jim Keizer Bobby Keizer
Jerry Bobeldyk Larry Van Donslear
Brian Mouw Mike Welch
FINAL RESTING PLACE
East Lawn Cemetery ~ Sheldon, Iowa
After the graveside service relatives and friends are
invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the
United Methodist Church in Sheldon.
Arrangements under the care of the
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home Sheldon, Iowa
CLARA BUFFINGTON
Clara Buffington, the daughter of Jim and Gertrude (De Groot) Keizer, was born June 5, 1917 in Rock Valley, Iowa. She received her education in country schools around Rock Valley. She was united in marriage to Ray E. Buffington on December 8, 1943 in Sheldon, Iowa. They made their home in Sheldon. Clara had cleaned homes in her earlier years and after she was married. Her husband, Ray preceded her in death on November 15, 1986. Clara remained in her home until her death; she passed away on November 12, 2008 at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, reaching the age 91 years, 5 months and 7 days.
Clara was a member of the United Methodist Church in Sheldon. She enjoyed cross word puzzles, sewing and needle work, going for rides and spending time with her family.
Clara is survived by her daughter, Ruth Rodvik of Sheldon, Iowa; a granddaughter, Felice Rodvik of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; a sister, Viola Menning of Sheldon, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Warney and his wife, Christina Buffington of Sheldon, Iowa; and a son-in-law, Wes Rodvik of Sheldon, Iowa; and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a brother, Sam Keizer; and three sisters, Henrietta Reitsma; Sadie Breugem; Tillie Bobeldyk.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Clara Buffington, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 4
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors