Albert Earl Spencer and Idle Larson
Husband Albert Earl Spencer [25109]
Born: 17 Apr 1916 - Ross Township, Taylor County, IA Christened: Died: 6 Aug 2004 - Taylor County, IA Buried: - Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, IA
Father: Addision Edward (Ed) Spencer [19511] (1872-1947) Mother: Rebecca Louviza (Becky) Woolverton [19501] (1878-1965)
Marriage: 6 Apr 1953 - [MRIN:8351]
Other Spouse: Juanita Larson [25110] (1922-1945) - Jul 1940 - Troy, Doniphan County, KS [MRIN:8349]
Wife Idle Larson [25118]
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
1 F Jolene Spencer [25119]
Born: 4 Sep 1963 Christened: Died: Buried:
General Notes: Husband - Albert Earl Spencer
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Birth: Apr. 17, 1916
Death: Aug. 6, 2004
Taylor County
Iowa, USA
Albert Earl Spencer
April 17, 1916 ~ August 6, 2004
Albert Earl Spencer, age 88, of Bedford was born April 17, 1916 in Ross Township, south of Beford, Iowa, the son of Edward and Rebecca (Wolverton) Spencer. Edward and Rebecca were married on February 14 1900 and to their union eight children were born; Ernest, Marie, Galen, Glen, Albert, Julia, Junior and David Wade. Albert passed away suddenly on Friday afternoon, August 6, 2004 at the Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning, Iowa
Albert attended school in Bedford until the 11th grade. Albert would have graduated in 1934, but due to hard times he had to quit. In October of 1938, Albert married Juanita Laron. To this union one daughter, Elaine, was born on July 15, 1942. Elaine has five grown children: Steve, Felisa, Tara, Talea and Dallas.
Albert worked on his father's farm until he was called to active duty in World War II on April 25, 1944. He was stationed in Camp Robinson at Little Rock, Arkansas. He fought with the Fifth Division overseas with General Patton. He was honorably discharged on December 5, 1945 with four Battle Stars, a Purple Heart, and an Infantry Rifle Badge.
On April 6, 1953 he married Idle Larson. To this union one daghter, Jolene, was born on September 4, 1963.
Albert worked for the Bedford Building Supply from 1946-1967 under the supervision of Paul Cobb, Roy Wolkmar and John St. Claire doing plumbing and other construction work. Albert lived to work and was always active. In 1967 he went to work for Glenn Burroughs until he retired in 1990.
Albert was a member of the Bedford Fire Department since 1958 and was involved in the John F. Hardin American Legion Post #164 in Bedford. He was a loving and caring family man and loved working for the public. He always put others before himself and never complained, even in the later years when his health was failing. He loved to garden and do yardwork. He was an avid birdwatcher and loved his three dogs.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Juanita; brothers, Ernest, Galen, Glen, Junior and David Wade; and a sister, Marie.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Idle of the home; daughters, Elaine Latta and her husband, Richard, and Jolene Spencer; one sister, Julia Foster and her husband, Harold; five grandchildren: Steve, Felisa, Tara, Talea, and Dallas; four great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, hephews, cousins and cherished friends
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Parents:
Addison Edward Spencer (1872 - 1947)
Rebecca Louviza Wolverton Spencer (1878 - 1965)
Spouses:
Juanita Larson Spencer (1922 - 1945)
Siblings:
Ernest Paul Spencer (1901 - 1963)*
Helen Marie Spencer Allen (1906 - 1990)*
David Wade Spencer (1908 - 1909)*
Galen Wolverton Spencer (1911 - 1997)*
Glen Arlin Spencer (1914 - 1996)*
Albert Earl Spencer (1916 - 2004)
Addison Edward Spencer (1924 - 1968)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Fairview Cemetery
Bedford
Taylor County
Iowa, USA
Created by: KPeery
Record added: Aug 03, 2012
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General Notes: Wife - Idle Larson
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Notes: Marriage
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