In Memory of Miriam Faye Boerner
Miriam Faye Boerner, age 94, of Odebolt, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Reverend Ken Miller will officiate. Burial will be in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Odebolt, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Miriam Faye Boerner was born on December 10, 1920 on the family farm in Odebolt, Iowa, to Carl and Ethel (Nichols) Siebrecht.
Miriam grew up on the family farm in Odebolt and graduated from Odebolt High School.
While working on the Boerner family farm as a house keeper, Miriam met Wayne Clay Boerner. The couple were united into marriage on May 29, 1940 on the family farm in Odebolt. Miriam and Wayne were blessed with a son, Laurel Boerner.
Miriam worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa from 1950-1970, when she was blessed with grandchildren, Todd and Brooke whom she stayed home to look after.
Miriam was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. Miriam belonged to the Wheeler Improvement Club, various card clubs, and The Order of Rebekah’s.
Miriam enjoyed; baking, fishing, needlework, and most of all spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Miriam is survived by her son, Laurel Boerner and wife Sandra of Forest Lake, MN; grandson Todd Boerner and wife Michelle of Overland Park, KS; granddaughter, Brooke and husband James Noren of Eagan, MN; grandchildren, Logan Boerner, Ethan Boerner, Seth Noren, Clea Noren, and Claudia Noren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel and Carl Siebrecht; husband, Wayne Boerner; two brothers, Maurice and Gayle; and sister, Marjorie.
SERVICES
10:30 a.m., Tuesday
June 16, 2015
United Methodist Church
Odebolt, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Pastor Ken Miller
CASKET BEARERS
Roger Siebrecht
Myron Siebrecht
Ron Boerner
Merlin Boerner
Tom Down
Ron Lange
Honorary Pallbearers:
Douglas Boerner
Thomas Bryant
Russell Siebrecht
Velma Siebrecht
Mary Siebrecht
Sena Siebrecht
Jeannie Lange
Bonnie Boerner
Merlin Boerner
Jeanette Down
Card Club Friends
Melvin Boerner
VISITATION
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, June 15, 2015
Christensen- Van Houten
Funeral Home
Odebolt, Iowa
MUSIC
Congregational Hymns:
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
"In The Garden"
"Morning Has Broken"
INTERMENT
Odebolt Cemetery
Odebolt, Iowa
Condolences
Robert and Shirley Ruser. ”
We send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. She was always very kind and caring. God bless!
Brian, Sarah, Simon and Eli”
Larry and Ginny Albrecht”
So sorry to hear of the death of Miriam. I have known her for many years, especially when I lived in the Odebolt area. Our deepest sympathy to you her family. Your comfort is knowing that she rests in the arms of her Heavenly Father. God's Blessings to all of you. Joan & Leon Petersen”
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a sweet lady! Always had a smile when we talked about her family! thinking of you!
Deb”
We were sad to hear of the passing of Aunt Miriam. She was a sweet lady and always my favorite Boerner aunt. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Diane and Stan”
Merle and Jean”
I was so saddened to hear of Aunt Miriam's passing. She was a kind woman who was always very welcoming and caring. I will remember her fondly. My sincere condolences go out to her entire family.”