In Memory of Mavis Darlene Simon

Mavis Darlene Simon, age 88, of Odebolt, Iowa, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016, at the Odebolt Specialty Care of Odebolt, Iowa.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the United Methodist Church of Odebolt, Iowa. The Pastor Ken Miller will officiate. Interment will be held in the Odebolt Cemetery of Odebolt, Iowa. A Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Funeral Service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the United Methodist Church 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

Mavis Darlene Simon was born on February 17, 1928, in Buena Vista Co., Iowa.  The only child of Ira and Bernice (Burwell) Nuss, she lived in Storm Lake, Iowa until graduating from high school.

As a young girl she enjoyed ice skating, going to the movies and dancing at the Cobble Stone. It was there that she met her future husband Lee Simon. They were married June 9, 1946, and lived in Odebolt, Iowa. The couple were blessed with two children Sharon Lee and Douglas James.

Lee and Mavis owned Grassland, a feed and livestock business where Mavis was the bookkeeper. Benny, Lee’s brother and Doug, their son, helped in making it a successful business. Later their son-in-law Richard Rohlf and Roger Cranston were called to help.

Mavis was the original “June Clever” making a beautiful home and life for her family. She loved cooking, gardening, fishing and most of all dancing. Mavis tried her hand in the marketing business by selling Avon. Dressed in her hat, gloves, high heels and her bag, she was a beautiful cover model for Avon.

Always ready to help, Mavis took her turn at the Civil Defense watch tower in Odebolt, United Drive, Brownie and Cub Scout leader and was very active in the Centennial Activities. Her other interest were bridge club, bowling league, and she was member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and the C. U. Club. Lee and Mavis always had time for their friends and enjoyed dining, dancing and spending time with them. In her spare time Mavis enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles spending time with her family and going for a drive. She was well known for her delectable potato salad.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Shari Rohlf of Battle Creek, Iowa; grandchildren, Jodie (Jeff) Hudson of Ida Grove, Iowa, Jamie (Cheryl) Rohlf of Wall Lake, Iowa, Joseph (Angie) Rohlf of Arthur, Iowa, and Jennie (Brad) Bengford of Odebolt, Iowa; great grandchildren: Lisa (Brian) Lundell, Kristina (Jake) Blackman, Tyler Andrews, Madison Schiernbeck, Damon & Cassidy Hudson; Colin, Owen, and Wyatt Bengford; Aaron, Dallas, Allison Rohlf; Lee, Aden, and Izabelle Rohlf; sister-in-law, Opal Simon of Lake View, Iowa; son-in-law, Richard Rohlf of Odebolt, Iowa; nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Bernice Nuss; husband, Lee Simon; son, Doug Simon; three brothers-in-law, Paul Simon, Benny Simon, and Joe Simon; sister-in-law, Shirley Simon; and very close friend Harve Keller.