1913
Verna
2012
Verna Vesta Marx
April 9, 1913 — May 6, 2012
Roseburg- On Sunday May 6, 2012 Verna Marx passed away in the loving care of her daughter, Carol Rivers in Roseburg, Oregon.
Verna Vesta Smith was born on March 9, 1913 in Zena, Oregon. Her parents, John and Ethyl Smith died when she was a young child and she was raised by her 5 older sisters, whom she's always looked up to with gratitude. Verna had a twin brother and a younger brother that have all passed on before her.
On February 17, 1934 Verna married Emil Marx and they lovingly raised 4 sons and 2 daughters on a farm outside of Rickreall. Emil and Verna celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary before Emil passed away in April 1989.
Verna has spent her life in service to others, her family, friends and people in need. She has always loved children and offered guidance in various forms through 4-H, Sunday School, Missionettes, summer Bible Schools and after school programs. She's been active in several churches, but her deepest love was always in Oak Grove Church, where she taught Sunday School and served on the Board of Directors.
Verna is survived by her 4 sons, Fred (Sue) Marx who lives in Redmond, Richard (Barbara) Marx, Merle (Carol) Marx both living in Rickreall, and Ron (Jan) Marx in Dallas, along with her 2 daughters Carol Rivers in Roseburg and Lynda Marx in Eugene. Verna was also blessed with 23 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, her life lives on and she will always be in our hearts.
Verna's sons and daughter would like to thank their sister Carol for her loving care of their Mother over the last 6 years.
The Funeral Service is scheduled for Friday May 11 at 1 p.m. at the Restlawn Funeral Home. A reception will follow the graveside service at Oak Grove Grange and all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Grove Church, % JoAnne 4525 Oak Grove Rd., Rickreall, OR 97371. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home.
Verna Vesta Smith was born on March 9, 1913 in Zena, Oregon. Her parents, John and Ethyl Smith died when she was a young child and she was raised by her 5 older sisters, whom she's always looked up to with gratitude. Verna had a twin brother and a younger brother that have all passed on before her.
On February 17, 1934 Verna married Emil Marx and they lovingly raised 4 sons and 2 daughters on a farm outside of Rickreall. Emil and Verna celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary before Emil passed away in April 1989.
Verna has spent her life in service to others, her family, friends and people in need. She has always loved children and offered guidance in various forms through 4-H, Sunday School, Missionettes, summer Bible Schools and after school programs. She's been active in several churches, but her deepest love was always in Oak Grove Church, where she taught Sunday School and served on the Board of Directors.
Verna is survived by her 4 sons, Fred (Sue) Marx who lives in Redmond, Richard (Barbara) Marx, Merle (Carol) Marx both living in Rickreall, and Ron (Jan) Marx in Dallas, along with her 2 daughters Carol Rivers in Roseburg and Lynda Marx in Eugene. Verna was also blessed with 23 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, her life lives on and she will always be in our hearts.
Verna's sons and daughter would like to thank their sister Carol for her loving care of their Mother over the last 6 years.
The Funeral Service is scheduled for Friday May 11 at 1 p.m. at the Restlawn Funeral Home. A reception will follow the graveside service at Oak Grove Grange and all are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oak Grove Church, % JoAnne 4525 Oak Grove Rd., Rickreall, OR 97371. Arrangements by Restlawn Funeral Home.
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