Arvella Mae Cory
January 18, 2010
Arvella Mae Cory, 72, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. She was born January 7, 1938 in Newton, Iowa to Barbara Mae VerSteeg and Joe R. Willemsen.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, flower gardening, and traveling.
Arvella is survived by her loving husband, Richard Cory; daughter, Lori (Dwight) Thompson; son, R. Mark (Lynn) Cory; and seven grandchildren; Danny, Kevin, Cassie, Olivia, Meredith, Emily, and Ellyn.
Because Arvella loved warm weather and spring flowers, graveside services of cremated remains will be held in the springtime at Cory Grove Cemetery in Elkhart, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Staves Memorial United Methodist Church in loving memory of Arvella.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sandy Hertzke
01/27/2010
So sorry to hear about Arvella. I know that my folks, Bev and Jim Marsh, have had some great memories with you and Arvella. My families thoughts are with you at this time.
Sandy Hertzke
Cindy Slump Mina
01/27/2010
Dear Mr. Cory and Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I remember Mrs. Cory's never ending smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Slump Mina
Dave & Vicki Waters
01/26/2010
Dick,Lori, Mark & Family,
Butch had a true spirit for life that
will be greatly missed. She always had
kind words and was ready to listen at
all times even when her own road was tough.
Her smile warmed the hearts of many.
As all of you we shall miss her deeply
but her fight for life will not be forgotten.
We express our sorrow for all of you but
know that she is now embraced with endless
peace, love & joy!
May God Bless you all,
Dave & Vicki Waters
Tammy And Dallas Thompson
01/25/2010
Lori our thought and prays are with you.
Your mom was a verry love mom
We loved have your mam and dad here this summer we haed a good time show them South Dakota .
If need to tald call me
Love You alot
Tammy
Betty & Jerry Kindhart
01/25/2010
Dick and Mark, We are so sorry to learn of the passing of your wife and mother, Arvella.
Betty always enjoyed your visits when you would come up to the office to see Mark, even though Arvella would tell you not to bother her. Our sympathy and prayers go out to you and all of your family.
Stan and Eileen Thompson
01/25/2010
Mr. Cory,
Stan and I just want you to know that we are thinking of you and your family and am so sorry to hear of your loss ,,, our prayers are with you.
Stan and Eileen Thompson
Mary (Thomas) Reins
01/25/2010
Dear Mr. Cory,
I was so sorry to hear about your wife. I know and you know that she has gone on to a better place.
You were my driver's ed teacher at Indianola in 1965-1966 and then I was one of your students at S.E. Warren back in 1966-1967. You were a big influence on my life.
Take care and may God Bless.
Clare and Mary Reins
Pensacola, FL
Chip Beyer
01/25/2010
Dick, Lori, Mark and family,
Wanted to offer my deepest sympathy for your loss and know that you all are in our prayers during your time of sorrow.
Chip
Steve and Marilyn Marsh Barger
01/24/2010
We are saddened by the loss of such a delightful lady. Our hearts are filled with sympathy and caring for you, Dick, and your family.
With our prayers,
Steve and Marilyn Marsh Barger
Kathy Marsh Maxwell
01/24/2010
Dick and Family,
I will cherish the memory of "Arvellamae", my schoolmate and friend.
Love and prayers are with you.
Mike Williams (former SEW student)
01/25/2010
Coach Cory
so sorry for you and your family. I saw the obituary in the paper and had to read it twice.....as I knew her has Butch... rather than Arvella. Please find comfort knowing the number of people you have touched throughout their lives are praying for you.
Jake & Marilyn Cunningham
01/24/2010
So sorry to hear about Butch, she was a great lady and we have many happpy memories of the two of you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jake & Marilyn Cunningham
Kelly (Hartin) Coleman
01/24/2010
Uncle Dick, Lori, Mark and family - I was so saddened to get my mother's phone call. Aunt Butch was quite a lady. One of the strongest women I have known in my life and she will be missed. I will always hold close the memory of Thanksgivings at your place in Urbandale. Terr and I were a bit younger that the rest of you, so while you were doing "teen" things - Aunt Butch would get out the old Barbies in the play room to keep us busy. I think she even stayed to play some Rock'em Sock'em Robots with us too. :0) Please know that I am thinking of each of you in this difficult time. With Sympathy, Kelly
Carole Slump
01/24/2010
Dear Dick and family,
I'm so sorry about the loss of "Butch." She was such a nice lady.
I pray the Lord will grant you all peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Carole Slump