1925
Kenneth
2013
Kenneth R. Meyn
June 17, 1925 — December 23, 2013
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
KENNETH R. MEYN
BORN
June 17, 1925
Boyden, Iowa
PASSED AWAY
December 23, 2013
Sheldon, Iowa
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 A.M. Friday, December 27, 2013
United Presbyterian Church; Boyden, Iowa
Rev. Rollin Haynes ~ Officiating
Visitation will be Thursday, December 26, 2013 after 4:00 P.M. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the United Presbyterian Church in Boyden, Iowa.
MUSIC
“Blessed Assurance”
Sung by: Clark Moret
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
“He Lives”
“In The Garden”
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Organist: Harriet Fiihr
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
“Granddaughters”
Lisa Meyn Maggie Newbold Abigail Meyn
Valerie Meyn Carissa Judge Maria Schafer
Traci Meyn Ashley Meyn Megan Meyn
Katelynn Meyn Christi Ling
CASKET BEARERS
“Grandsons”
Dusty Meyn Andrew Meyn
Nathan Schafer Joseph Meyn
Levi Judge Joseph D. Newbold
Austin Meyn Joshua Meyn
FINAL RESTING PLACE
Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Iowa
Flag Presentation by the: William Monster
Post # 272 of the American Legion in Boyden, Iowa
After the graveside service, relatives and friends are
invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.
Arrangements under the care of the:
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Boyden, Iowa
KENNETH R. MEYN
Kenneth Roy Meyn, the son of William and Frances (Latcham) Meyn was born June 17, 1925 in rural Boyden, Iowa. He attended Boyden schools, graduating from Boyden High School in 1942. He farmed with his father until he was drafted into the Army in 1950. He was united in marriage to LaVonne Rowenhorst on December 30, 1950 in Petersburg, Virginia. He returned from serving his country in September of 1952. The couple moved to the family farm west of Boyden, where they farmed for many years until moving into Boyden in 1986. Ken and LaVonne enjoyed many winters in Texas and summers at their Spirit Lake cabin. He passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon reaching the age of 88 years, 6 months and 6 days.
Ken enjoyed carpentry as well as farming and spent many hours helping build the United Presbyterian Church after the old one burned down. He loved playing games with the grandchildren.
He was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church in Boyden where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Trustee and Elder for many years. He also served on the Boyden Produce Board and the Boyden-Hull School Board.
Ken leaves to cherish his memory his wife, LaVonne of Boyden, three sons, Craig Meyn of San Antonio, Texas; Jeff and his wife, Cheri Meyn of Boyden, Iowa; Kent and his wife, Glenda Meyn of Ames, Iowa; and Gina Salerno of Omaha, Nebraska; also eleven grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
KENNETH R. MEYN
BORN
June 17, 1925
Boyden, Iowa
PASSED AWAY
December 23, 2013
Sheldon, Iowa
FUNERAL SERVICE
10:30 A.M. Friday, December 27, 2013
United Presbyterian Church; Boyden, Iowa
Rev. Rollin Haynes ~ Officiating
Visitation will be Thursday, December 26, 2013 after 4:00 P.M. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the United Presbyterian Church in Boyden, Iowa.
MUSIC
“Blessed Assurance”
Sung by: Clark Moret
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS
“He Lives”
“In The Garden”
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Organist: Harriet Fiihr
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
“Granddaughters”
Lisa Meyn Maggie Newbold Abigail Meyn
Valerie Meyn Carissa Judge Maria Schafer
Traci Meyn Ashley Meyn Megan Meyn
Katelynn Meyn Christi Ling
CASKET BEARERS
“Grandsons”
Dusty Meyn Andrew Meyn
Nathan Schafer Joseph Meyn
Levi Judge Joseph D. Newbold
Austin Meyn Joshua Meyn
FINAL RESTING PLACE
Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Iowa
Flag Presentation by the: William Monster
Post # 272 of the American Legion in Boyden, Iowa
After the graveside service, relatives and friends are
invited to join the family in the fellowship hall of the church.
Arrangements under the care of the:
Vander Ploeg Funeral Home, Boyden, Iowa
KENNETH R. MEYN
Kenneth Roy Meyn, the son of William and Frances (Latcham) Meyn was born June 17, 1925 in rural Boyden, Iowa. He attended Boyden schools, graduating from Boyden High School in 1942. He farmed with his father until he was drafted into the Army in 1950. He was united in marriage to LaVonne Rowenhorst on December 30, 1950 in Petersburg, Virginia. He returned from serving his country in September of 1952. The couple moved to the family farm west of Boyden, where they farmed for many years until moving into Boyden in 1986. Ken and LaVonne enjoyed many winters in Texas and summers at their Spirit Lake cabin. He passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon reaching the age of 88 years, 6 months and 6 days.
Ken enjoyed carpentry as well as farming and spent many hours helping build the United Presbyterian Church after the old one burned down. He loved playing games with the grandchildren.
He was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church in Boyden where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Trustee and Elder for many years. He also served on the Boyden Produce Board and the Boyden-Hull School Board.
Ken leaves to cherish his memory his wife, LaVonne of Boyden, three sons, Craig Meyn of San Antonio, Texas; Jeff and his wife, Cheri Meyn of Boyden, Iowa; Kent and his wife, Glenda Meyn of Ames, Iowa; and Gina Salerno of Omaha, Nebraska; also eleven grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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