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AHS Homeroom 233 - small group. Ames High School class of 1958 reunion 50 year
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Saturday June 21, 2008 Ames High School AHS class of 1958 50-year reunion Saturday evening banquet at the Memorial Union, Ames, Iowa.
AHS 1958 50 year reunion was held June 20 to June 22 2008 in Ames, Iowa
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Homeroom 238 Alechia Bodie Daniels (committee) front row left side. Larry Jones in red shirt
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Saturday June 21, 2008 Ames High School AHS class of 1958 50-year reunion Saturday evening banquet at the Memorial Union, Ames, Iowa.
AHS 1958 50 year reunion was held June 20 to June 22 2008 in Ames, Iowa
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Ames High School AHS class of 1958
mini-reunion holiday reunion
Alechia helped identify all the classmates in this photo on 4/8/2021. Some have passed on since the photo was taken.
First row, left to right:
Mary Jo Anderson, Karen Compton, behind Karen is maybe Donna Erickson - deceased ??, Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove - deceased, Jean Brunner, Gloria Green Estes, Alechia Bodie Daniels
Second row, left to right:
Louise Thompson, Gary Dean Ellis - deceased, not 100% sure maybe this is Linda Miller Woodworth ??, Maxine Bouge, Marwin Bouge, Larry Beach, Bob Schumer.
Third row, left to right - three people: Karsten Smedal, Carol Beggs, Jim William Dresser - deceased
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Gary D. Ellis AHS Ames High School class of 1958
1940-2019
Ankeny - Gary D. Ellis, 79, passed away on November 3rd 2019 at Bridges at Ankeny. He was born in Ames, Iowa, to Alva Ellis and Thelma (Kitchen) Ellis on August 9, 1940. Gary was a graduate of Ames High School and Iowa State University where he played baseball and football from 1959-1962.
After graduation from Iowa State, Gary taught and coached at North Polk and Dowling. He returned to Iowa State as Assistant Director of the National Cyclone Club and Ticket Manager. Gary then began a 30 year banking career.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy (Warren) Ellis; son, Gary Jr. (Diane); daughters, Cammie Callen (Mark), and Tracy Marquardt (Mike); six grandchildren, Emily Ellis, Abby and Adam Callen, Anna, Caleb and Billy Marquardt; five nieces and one nephew.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Elsie and Hugh Griffith; and brother Robert Ellis.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 22nd from 1:00 - 3:00 at Briarwood Golf Club in Ankeny. Memorials may be directed to the Ames High School Alumni Association or Every Step Hospice.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in the Des Moines Register from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24, 2019.
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James William Dresser AHS Ames High School class of 1958
1940 - 2020
Ames - James William Dresser, 80, of Ames, Iowa, passed away at Rolling Green Village in Nevada, Iowa on Friday, September 25, 2020. A gathering of friends and family for burial and a graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on October 2, 2020, in the Graceland Section of the Ames Municipal Cemetery, 310 E. 9th Street, Ames, Iowa. Face masks, social distancing and lawn chairs are encouraged if attending.
Jim was born in Keokuk, Iowa on July 25, 1940 to Lloyd and Lorraine (Foley) Dresser. He was a graduate of Ames High School and Iowa State University. Jim was awarded varsity letters in four sports while in high school and varsity track at Iowa State. He was honored by being elected into Ames High's Athletic Hall of Fame. Jim was an educator for 45 plus years and coached many different sports.
Left to cherish Jim's memory are his sister-in-law, Carol Dresser; brother-in-law, Larry Taylor; nephew, Nate (Kerri) Taylor; nieces, Stacie (Shawn) Lawler and Megan (Mike) Colvin.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Taylor and brother, David Dresser.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the James W Dresser Scholarships at: Oglala Lakota College, PO Box 537 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD 57752 or Sinte Gleske Univesity Foundation, P.O. Box 105, Mission, SD 57555
Online condolences may be directed to
www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in Ames Tribune from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2020.
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Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove
1939-2020
Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove, 80, of West Des Moines, formerly of Manning, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Junction in West Des Moines. A private, family burial will be at a later date.
Cremation services are under the direction of Merle Hay Funeral Home of Des Moines. Condolences can be left at www.merlehayfuneralhome.com.
Elsie was born Oct. 6, 1939 in Ames, Iowa to Henry and Ellen (Johnson) Clouser. She grew up in Ames, graduating from Ames High School in 1958. She worked for nearly 20 years with the Commission for the Blind in Des Moines before moving to Denver, Colo. where she worked in the administrative offices at Denver University. Elsie was never one to be idle and continued working into her retirement, assisting at the West Des Moines H & R Block during tax season. In the entirety of her 80 years, Elsie never met anyone who stayed a stranger for long. She was a gregarious soul whose life was enriched by the friendships she cultivated wherever she traveled.
On May 30, 1958, Elsie was united in marriage to Ronald Arthur Grove in Des Moines. Three children were born to this union: Dennis, Dena and Daniel. In 1995 she married James A. Walsmith in Denver, Colo.
Left to celebrate Elsie’s life are her daughter, Dena Davis of West Des Moines, and son Daniel (Chantelle) Grove of Coon Rapids. Her grandchildren: Thomas Davis and Shannon Davis and fiancé Josh Hayes, all of Des Moines; and Zachary Grove of Beloit, Kan. Her step-grandchildren: Tyler (Laura) Hogrefe of Olathe, Kan. and Colin (Michele) Hogrefe of Linn Grove. Her great-grandchildren: Riley and Patrick Emery; Bryson Davis; Everett and Finn Hogrefe; and Cael and Brandt Hogrefe. Her brother, Gary Clouser of Nevada; sister-in-law, Gloria Clouser of Ames; and many beloved nieces and nephews and close family friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; her husband, James Walsmith; her parents; her brothers, Galen and Steven Clouser; and her sister, Helen May.
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Ames High School AHS class of 1958
mini-reunion holiday reunion
Alechia helped identify all the classmates in this photo on 4/8/2021. Some have passed on since the photo was taken.
First row, left to right:
Mary Jo Anderson, Karen Compton, behind Karen is maybe Donna Erickson - deceased ??, Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove - deceased, Jean Brunner, Gloria Green Estes, Alechia Bodie Daniels
Second row, left to right:
Louise Thompson, Gary Dean Ellis - deceased, not 100% sure maybe this is Linda Miller Woodworth ??, Maxine Bouge, Marwin Bouge, Larry Beach, Bob Schumer.
Third row, left to right - three people: Karsten Smedal, Carol Beggs, Jim William Dresser - deceased
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Gary D. Ellis AHS Ames High School class of 1958
1940-2019
Ankeny - Gary D. Ellis, 79, passed away on November 3rd 2019 at Bridges at Ankeny. He was born in Ames, Iowa, to Alva Ellis and Thelma (Kitchen) Ellis on August 9, 1940. Gary was a graduate of Ames High School and Iowa State University where he played baseball and football from 1959-1962.
After graduation from Iowa State, Gary taught and coached at North Polk and Dowling. He returned to Iowa State as Assistant Director of the National Cyclone Club and Ticket Manager. Gary then began a 30 year banking career.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy (Warren) Ellis; son, Gary Jr. (Diane); daughters, Cammie Callen (Mark), and Tracy Marquardt (Mike); six grandchildren, Emily Ellis, Abby and Adam Callen, Anna, Caleb and Billy Marquardt; five nieces and one nephew.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Elsie and Hugh Griffith; and brother Robert Ellis.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 22nd from 1:00 - 3:00 at Briarwood Golf Club in Ankeny. Memorials may be directed to the Ames High School Alumni Association or Every Step Hospice.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in the Des Moines Register from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24, 2019.
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James William Dresser AHS Ames High School class of 1958
1940 - 2020
Ames - James William Dresser, 80, of Ames, Iowa, passed away at Rolling Green Village in Nevada, Iowa on Friday, September 25, 2020. A gathering of friends and family for burial and a graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on October 2, 2020, in the Graceland Section of the Ames Municipal Cemetery, 310 E. 9th Street, Ames, Iowa. Face masks, social distancing and lawn chairs are encouraged if attending.
Jim was born in Keokuk, Iowa on July 25, 1940 to Lloyd and Lorraine (Foley) Dresser. He was a graduate of Ames High School and Iowa State University. Jim was awarded varsity letters in four sports while in high school and varsity track at Iowa State. He was honored by being elected into Ames High's Athletic Hall of Fame. Jim was an educator for 45 plus years and coached many different sports.
Left to cherish Jim's memory are his sister-in-law, Carol Dresser; brother-in-law, Larry Taylor; nephew, Nate (Kerri) Taylor; nieces, Stacie (Shawn) Lawler and Megan (Mike) Colvin.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Taylor and brother, David Dresser.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the James W Dresser Scholarships at: Oglala Lakota College, PO Box 537 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD 57752 or Sinte Gleske Univesity Foundation, P.O. Box 105, Mission, SD 57555
Online condolences may be directed to
www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in Ames Tribune from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2020.
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Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove
1939-2020
Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove, 80, of West Des Moines, formerly of Manning, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Junction in West Des Moines. A private, family burial will be at a later date.
Cremation services are under the direction of Merle Hay Funeral Home of Des Moines. Condolences can be left at www.merlehayfuneralhome.com.
Elsie was born Oct. 6, 1939 in Ames, Iowa to Henry and Ellen (Johnson) Clouser. She grew up in Ames, graduating from Ames High School in 1958. She worked for nearly 20 years with the Commission for the Blind in Des Moines before moving to Denver, Colo. where she worked in the administrative offices at Denver University. Elsie was never one to be idle and continued working into her retirement, assisting at the West Des Moines H & R Block during tax season. In the entirety of her 80 years, Elsie never met anyone who stayed a stranger for long. She was a gregarious soul whose life was enriched by the friendships she cultivated wherever she traveled.
On May 30, 1958, Elsie was united in marriage to Ronald Arthur Grove in Des Moines. Three children were born to this union: Dennis, Dena and Daniel. In 1995 she married James A. Walsmith in Denver, Colo.
Left to celebrate Elsie’s life are her daughter, Dena Davis of West Des Moines, and son Daniel (Chantelle) Grove of Coon Rapids. Her grandchildren: Thomas Davis and Shannon Davis and fiancé Josh Hayes, all of Des Moines; and Zachary Grove of Beloit, Kan. Her step-grandchildren: Tyler (Laura) Hogrefe of Olathe, Kan. and Colin (Michele) Hogrefe of Linn Grove. Her great-grandchildren: Riley and Patrick Emery; Bryson Davis; Everett and Finn Hogrefe; and Cael and Brandt Hogrefe. Her brother, Gary Clouser of Nevada; sister-in-law, Gloria Clouser of Ames; and many beloved nieces and nephews and close family friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; her husband, James Walsmith; her parents; her brothers, Galen and Steven Clouser; and her sister, Helen May.
www.1380kcim.com/2020/10/02/elsie-rita-grove
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Ames High School AHS class of 1958
mini-reunion holiday reunion
Alechia helped identify all the classmates in this photo on 4/8/2021. Some have passed on since the photo was taken.
First row, left to right:
Mary Jo Anderson, Karen Compton, behind Karen is maybe Donna Erickson - deceased ??, Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove - deceased, Jean Brunner, Gloria Green Estes, Alechia Bodie Daniels
Second row, left to right:
Louise Thompson, Gary Dean Ellis - deceased, not 100% sure maybe this is Linda Miller Woodworth ??, Maxine Bouge, Marwin Bouge, Larry Beach, Bob Schumer.
Third row, left to right - three people: Karsten Smedal, Carol Beggs, Jim William Dresser - deceased
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Gary D. Ellis AHS Ames High School class of 1958
1940-2019
Ankeny - Gary D. Ellis, 79, passed away on November 3rd 2019 at Bridges at Ankeny. He was born in Ames, Iowa, to Alva Ellis and Thelma (Kitchen) Ellis on August 9, 1940. Gary was a graduate of Ames High School and Iowa State University where he played baseball and football from 1959-1962.
After graduation from Iowa State, Gary taught and coached at North Polk and Dowling. He returned to Iowa State as Assistant Director of the National Cyclone Club and Ticket Manager. Gary then began a 30 year banking career.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judy (Warren) Ellis; son, Gary Jr. (Diane); daughters, Cammie Callen (Mark), and Tracy Marquardt (Mike); six grandchildren, Emily Ellis, Abby and Adam Callen, Anna, Caleb and Billy Marquardt; five nieces and one nephew.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Elsie and Hugh Griffith; and brother Robert Ellis.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, December 22nd from 1:00 - 3:00 at Briarwood Golf Club in Ankeny. Memorials may be directed to the Ames High School Alumni Association or Every Step Hospice.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in the Des Moines Register from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24, 2019.
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James William Dresser AHS Ames High School class of 1958
1940 - 2020
Ames - James William Dresser, 80, of Ames, Iowa, passed away at Rolling Green Village in Nevada, Iowa on Friday, September 25, 2020. A gathering of friends and family for burial and a graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on October 2, 2020, in the Graceland Section of the Ames Municipal Cemetery, 310 E. 9th Street, Ames, Iowa. Face masks, social distancing and lawn chairs are encouraged if attending.
Jim was born in Keokuk, Iowa on July 25, 1940 to Lloyd and Lorraine (Foley) Dresser. He was a graduate of Ames High School and Iowa State University. Jim was awarded varsity letters in four sports while in high school and varsity track at Iowa State. He was honored by being elected into Ames High's Athletic Hall of Fame. Jim was an educator for 45 plus years and coached many different sports.
Left to cherish Jim's memory are his sister-in-law, Carol Dresser; brother-in-law, Larry Taylor; nephew, Nate (Kerri) Taylor; nieces, Stacie (Shawn) Lawler and Megan (Mike) Colvin.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Taylor and brother, David Dresser.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the James W Dresser Scholarships at: Oglala Lakota College, PO Box 537 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD 57752 or Sinte Gleske Univesity Foundation, P.O. Box 105, Mission, SD 57555
Online condolences may be directed to
www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published in Ames Tribune from Sep. 28 to Sep. 29, 2020.
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Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove
1939-2020
Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove, 80, of West Des Moines, formerly of Manning, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Junction in West Des Moines. A private, family burial will be at a later date.
Cremation services are under the direction of Merle Hay Funeral Home of Des Moines. Condolences can be left at www.merlehayfuneralhome.com.
Elsie was born Oct. 6, 1939 in Ames, Iowa to Henry and Ellen (Johnson) Clouser. She grew up in Ames, graduating from Ames High School in 1958. She worked for nearly 20 years with the Commission for the Blind in Des Moines before moving to Denver, Colo. where she worked in the administrative offices at Denver University. Elsie was never one to be idle and continued working into her retirement, assisting at the West Des Moines H & R Block during tax season. In the entirety of her 80 years, Elsie never met anyone who stayed a stranger for long. She was a gregarious soul whose life was enriched by the friendships she cultivated wherever she traveled.
On May 30, 1958, Elsie was united in marriage to Ronald Arthur Grove in Des Moines. Three children were born to this union: Dennis, Dena and Daniel. In 1995 she married James A. Walsmith in Denver, Colo.
Left to celebrate Elsie’s life are her daughter, Dena Davis of West Des Moines, and son Daniel (Chantelle) Grove of Coon Rapids. Her grandchildren: Thomas Davis and Shannon Davis and fiancé Josh Hayes, all of Des Moines; and Zachary Grove of Beloit, Kan. Her step-grandchildren: Tyler (Laura) Hogrefe of Olathe, Kan. and Colin (Michele) Hogrefe of Linn Grove. Her great-grandchildren: Riley and Patrick Emery; Bryson Davis; Everett and Finn Hogrefe; and Cael and Brandt Hogrefe. Her brother, Gary Clouser of Nevada; sister-in-law, Gloria Clouser of Ames; and many beloved nieces and nephews and close family friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; her husband, James Walsmith; her parents; her brothers, Galen and Steven Clouser; and her sister, Helen May.
www.1380kcim.com/2020/10/02/elsie-rita-grove
www.thecremationsocietyofiowa.com/post/elsie-grove
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Saturday June 21, 2008 Ames High School AHS class of 1958 50-year reunion Saturday evening banquet at the Memorial Union, Ames, Iowa.
AHS 1958 50 year reunion was held June 20 to June 22 2008 in Ames, Iowa
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Saturday June 21, 2008 Ames High School AHS class of 1958 50-year reunion Saturday evening banquet at the Memorial Union, Ames, Iowa.
AHS 1958 50 year reunion was held June 20 to June 22 2008 in Ames, Iowa
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Dave Shaffer "Poo" to the left in the black shirt, at the Memorial Union in Ames Iowa for the 1958 AHS reunion in 2008. James Ford to the right in suit.
Richard White HR 110 1958 AHS Alum (middle)
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AHS Homeroom 113 small group photo. front row left to right: Louise Thompson (committee), Sandra Carpenter Clem (committee), Elsie Clouser Grove, Jean Bachman Bruner . Back row: Richard White (2nd from left), ??, Carol Smith Spachman and Phillip Bappe far right. 1958 Ames High School 50th class reunion. June 21, 2008 Memorial Union, Ames, IA www.ameshigh.org
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Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove
1939-2020
Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove, 80, of West Des Moines, formerly of Manning, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Junction in West Des Moines. A private, family burial will be at a later date.
Cremation services are under the direction of Merle Hay Funeral Home of Des Moines. Condolences can be left at www.merlehayfuneralhome.com.
Elsie was born Oct. 6, 1939 in Ames, Iowa to Henry and Ellen (Johnson) Clouser. She grew up in Ames, graduating from Ames High School in 1958. She worked for nearly 20 years with the Commission for the Blind in Des Moines before moving to Denver, Colo. where she worked in the administrative offices at Denver University. Elsie was never one to be idle and continued working into her retirement, assisting at the West Des Moines H & R Block during tax season. In the entirety of her 80 years, Elsie never met anyone who stayed a stranger for long. She was a gregarious soul whose life was enriched by the friendships she cultivated wherever she traveled.
On May 30, 1958, Elsie was united in marriage to Ronald Arthur Grove in Des Moines. Three children were born to this union: Dennis, Dena and Daniel. In 1995 she married James A. Walsmith in Denver, Colo.
Left to celebrate Elsie’s life are her daughter, Dena Davis of West Des Moines, and son Daniel (Chantelle) Grove of Coon Rapids. Her grandchildren: Thomas Davis and Shannon Davis and fiancé Josh Hayes, all of Des Moines; and Zachary Grove of Beloit, Kan. Her step-grandchildren: Tyler (Laura) Hogrefe of Olathe, Kan. and Colin (Michele) Hogrefe of Linn Grove. Her great-grandchildren: Riley and Patrick Emery; Bryson Davis; Everett and Finn Hogrefe; and Cael and Brandt Hogrefe. Her brother, Gary Clouser of Nevada; sister-in-law, Gloria Clouser of Ames; and many beloved nieces and nephews and close family friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; her husband, James Walsmith; her parents; her brothers, Galen and Steven Clouser; and her sister, Helen May.
www.1380kcim.com/2020/10/02/elsie-rita-grove
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On August 23, 2010 seven of the “Wonderful Women of ‘58” spent a week near Williamsburg, Virginia. Here we are with Ben Franklin in Smithfield, Virginia, home of Smithfield Hams.
Ames High School 1958 classmates seated from left: Judy Sylwester Moser, Kit Carr Struthers and Sandy Lampe Sandfort. Standing from left: Sonja Haugen Lane, Mary Lou Gould Bryan, Mary Kay Arthur and Joan Sclarow Rodgers.
We had a wonderful time staying in a beautiful plantation manor house built in the 1800s right on the James River. We spent one day each in Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and touring two other plantation homes. One day four of us drove over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel to Maryland and Delaware and waded in the Atlantic Ocean at Delaware Seashore State Park. The other four drove to Virginia Beach to play in the water. Anne Strand Thompson joined us for our final day and went with us to tour Bacon’s Castle, a home built in colonial times, before the Revolutionary War.
Photo courtesy Kit Carr Struthers. Aug 23, 2010 12-33 PM
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Photo of a lot of older 1950's photos on a display board at the AHS 1958 50-year class reunion
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Ames High School 1958 AHS Homeroom HR # 113 small group photo. left to right: Louise Thompson (committee), Richard White (2nd from left), Sandra Carpenter Clem (committee), Phillip Bappe, Carol Smith Spachman, Jean Bachman Bruner, Elsie Clouser Grove. Back row: and 1958 Ames High School 50th class reunion. June 21, 2008 Memorial Union, Ames, IA. Good photo
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Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove
1939-2020
Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove, 80, of West Des Moines, formerly of Manning, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Junction in West Des Moines. A private, family burial will be at a later date.
Cremation services are under the direction of Merle Hay Funeral Home of Des Moines. Condolences can be left at www.merlehayfuneralhome.com.
Elsie was born Oct. 6, 1939 in Ames, Iowa to Henry and Ellen (Johnson) Clouser. She grew up in Ames, graduating from Ames High School in 1958. She worked for nearly 20 years with the Commission for the Blind in Des Moines before moving to Denver, Colo. where she worked in the administrative offices at Denver University. Elsie was never one to be idle and continued working into her retirement, assisting at the West Des Moines H & R Block during tax season. In the entirety of her 80 years, Elsie never met anyone who stayed a stranger for long. She was a gregarious soul whose life was enriched by the friendships she cultivated wherever she traveled.
On May 30, 1958, Elsie was united in marriage to Ronald Arthur Grove in Des Moines. Three children were born to this union: Dennis, Dena and Daniel. In 1995 she married James A. Walsmith in Denver, Colo.
Left to celebrate Elsie’s life are her daughter, Dena Davis of West Des Moines, and son Daniel (Chantelle) Grove of Coon Rapids. Her grandchildren: Thomas Davis and Shannon Davis and fiancé Josh Hayes, all of Des Moines; and Zachary Grove of Beloit, Kan. Her step-grandchildren: Tyler (Laura) Hogrefe of Olathe, Kan. and Colin (Michele) Hogrefe of Linn Grove. Her great-grandchildren: Riley and Patrick Emery; Bryson Davis; Everett and Finn Hogrefe; and Cael and Brandt Hogrefe. Her brother, Gary Clouser of Nevada; sister-in-law, Gloria Clouser of Ames; and many beloved nieces and nephews and close family friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; her husband, James Walsmith; her parents; her brothers, Galen and Steven Clouser; and her sister, Helen May.
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Homeroom 238 Alechia Bodie Daniels (committee) front row left side. Larry Jones in red shirt
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AHS Homeroom 113 small group photo. front row left to right: Louise Thompson (committee), Sandra Carpenter Clem (committee), Elsie (Clouser) Grove, Jean Bachman Bruner . Back row: Richard White (2nd from left), ??, Carol Smith Spachman and Phillip Bappe far right. 1958 Ames High School 50th class reunion. June 21, 2008 Memorial Union, Ames, IA www.ameshigh.org
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Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove
1939-2020
Elsie Rita (Clouser) Grove, 80, of West Des Moines, formerly of Manning, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 at MercyOne Hospice House in Johnston.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grand Junction in West Des Moines. A private, family burial will be at a later date.
Cremation services are under the direction of Merle Hay Funeral Home of Des Moines. Condolences can be left at www.merlehayfuneralhome.com.
Elsie was born Oct. 6, 1939 in Ames, Iowa to Henry and Ellen (Johnson) Clouser. She grew up in Ames, graduating from Ames High School in 1958. She worked for nearly 20 years with the Commission for the Blind in Des Moines before moving to Denver, Colo. where she worked in the administrative offices at Denver University. Elsie was never one to be idle and continued working into her retirement, assisting at the West Des Moines H & R Block during tax season. In the entirety of her 80 years, Elsie never met anyone who stayed a stranger for long. She was a gregarious soul whose life was enriched by the friendships she cultivated wherever she traveled.
On May 30, 1958, Elsie was united in marriage to Ronald Arthur Grove in Des Moines. Three children were born to this union: Dennis, Dena and Daniel. In 1995 she married James A. Walsmith in Denver, Colo.
Left to celebrate Elsie’s life are her daughter, Dena Davis of West Des Moines, and son Daniel (Chantelle) Grove of Coon Rapids. Her grandchildren: Thomas Davis and Shannon Davis and fiancé Josh Hayes, all of Des Moines; and Zachary Grove of Beloit, Kan. Her step-grandchildren: Tyler (Laura) Hogrefe of Olathe, Kan. and Colin (Michele) Hogrefe of Linn Grove. Her great-grandchildren: Riley and Patrick Emery; Bryson Davis; Everett and Finn Hogrefe; and Cael and Brandt Hogrefe. Her brother, Gary Clouser of Nevada; sister-in-law, Gloria Clouser of Ames; and many beloved nieces and nephews and close family friends.
Elsie was preceded in death by her son, Dennis; her husband, James Walsmith; her parents; her brothers, Galen and Steven Clouser; and her sister, Helen May.
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Homer Ramsey, 72, of Colo, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.
Homer was born October 4, 1940, in Ames to Elwood and Velda (Lee) Ramsey. He graduated from Ames High School in 1958. Homer served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1967 during which time he was part of the Beach Jumpers. He worked 30 years for 3M, retiring in 2000. Homer enjoyed his coffee groups, going to Wilson’s Auction House and the Meskwaki Casino.
Homer is survived by his wife of 44 years, La Rue of Colo; his sons, Bob (Deborah Hannen) Ramsey of Iowa City and Mike Ramsey of Colo; and his brother, Len Ramsey of Ames. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David; two sisters, Marion Mehle and Eileen Vaughn; and a brother, Elwood Ramsey.
Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada, 1418 Fawcett Parkway.
Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements.
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