DUNKERTON-Evelyn Mildred Salisbury, of Dunkerton, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Ravenwood Rehab and Nursing Home, Waterloo, of natural causes.
She was born November 12, 1914, in Fairbank, Iowa, daughter of Nicholas and Gertrudis (Faber) Kerns.
She married Leonard Salisbury on January 17, 1935, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank.
Survived by: three children: Donald (Jean) Salisbury of Burlington, IA; Ronald (Betty) Salisbury of Dunkerton, IA; Darlene Nation (Rick) of Waterloo, IA. 16 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 12 great great-granchildren. One sister: Marie Newton, Oelwein, IA.
Preceded in death by: her husband in 1975; her parents. Three sisters: Alice Bayness, Beverly and Doris Kerns. One brother: Bill Kerns.
Services: at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday March 12, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fairbank, with burial in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Fairbank. Public visitation from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with parish rosary at 3:30 and scripture service at 7:00 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences for EVELYN M. SALISBURY
Darlene & Family-
My deepest sympathy to you and your families. It is hard to lose a loved one. May god bless you and help you get through this difficult time. May you cherish all the memories she gave you.
Our condolences to you Darlene and your family at the death of mother. She was a great lady. I’m sure you have many happy memories together.
The Mannina,s
Becky and Frank
St. Francis Barclay Church