LaVerne Humes

LAVERNE E. "JACK" HUMES

LaVerne Edward "Jack" Humes, age 76, of Wyaconda, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2005 at the Scotland Co. Care Center in Memphis, MO.

He was born December 22, 1928 at Montrose, IA, a son of Ernest and Rhea Stevenson Humes.

He and Zelma Joann Baker were united in marriage on April 16, 1955 at the Kahoka Christian Church and had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past April.

He is survived by his wife, Joann, of Wyaconda, MO; two daughters, Mary Ann Robertson and her husband, Dennis, of Memphis, MO, and Susan Douglas and her husband, Don, of Macon, MO; six grandchildren: Pamela Robertson of Fort Collins, CO, Michael Robertson of Overland Park, KS, Aaron Cline of Columbia, MO, and, Lee, Dade, and Donovan Douglas, all of Macon, MO; four brothers: Joseph A. "A.J." Humes and his wife, Lois, Alfred L. Humes and his wife, Darlene, and, Ernest L. "Doc" Humes and his wife, Louise, all of Wyaconda, MO, and James L. Humes and his wife, Gaye, of Burlington, IA; three sisters,

Patricia "Pat" Varnold of Keokuk, IA, Dora Fogle and her husband, Don, of Memphis, MO, and Mary J. Fleer and her husband, Bob, of Quincy, IL; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Charles M. and Pauline Baker of Charleston, IL, Carrol and Linda Baker of Joliet, IL, Stephen Miyagawa of Chicago, IL, Nadine and Ramoth Carlen of Bonnie, IL, Melba and George Von Lanken of

Hopkinsville, KY, and Joyce and Lou Palm of Omaha, NE; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by his parents; two infant children, Eric Randal and Yuvonne Rae Humes; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Wanda Miyagawa, Bill and Virginia Baker, and Bob Varnold.

Although Jack had to quit school following 8th grade to help his family, he had developed a love for reading and had the ability to retain whatever he had read His life revolved around farming and family and as long as his health permitted he had farmed and operated a bulldozing operation in Clark County.

He was a member of the Wyaconda Christian Church. He enjoyed collecting train sets and toy tractors and equipment. He truly loved his dog, Sadie, and his grandchildren.

Funeral services are Sunday, August 14, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Wyaconda Christian Church with Pastor Shawn McAfee and Pastor Herb Doty officiating. Burial will follow in Wyaconda Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of services Sunday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Wyaconda Christian Church or the donor's choice.

Arrangements are being handled by Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka.