Ellen Mae Ouverson, 107, of Clear Lake, passed away at her home on Monday December 4th, 2023.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday December 12, 2023 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1001 9th Ave S, Clear Lake, IA with Reverend Josh Link officiating. Burial will follow at the Clear Lake Cemetery.
A scriptural wake will be held at 5:00 PM, Monday December 11, 2023 at Ward-Van-Slyke Colonial Chapels, 310 1st Ave N, Clear Lake, IA, with visitation following until 7:00 PM.
Ellen Mae was born to Edward and Geneva (Bisgrove) Westover on August 29, 1916 in Glenwood, MN. When they moved back to Iowa, she attended school in Clear Lake. She did not graduate as she stayed at home to take care of her sick mother Geneva.
In 1936, she met the love of her life at a basketball game. This handsome young man, Leonard “Ding” Ouverson, walked in and low and behold he sat down beside her. Six months later on September 16, 1936, they united in marriage. To this union two children were born, Jay and Dianne.
They lived in Fertile for a while until she moved in 1940 to her uncle’s farm in Clear Lake. Ellen Mae loved her chickens and garden. In 1963 they moved into town. She cleaned some houses and worked at Clear View Roller Rink.
She loved vegetable gardening and taught herself how to crochet. Ellen made many afghans and doilies.
In 2014, she moved to Apple Valley Assisted Living.
She is survived by her daughter Dianna (Marlin) Miller; grandsons Brian (Mary) Ouverson, Todd (Chris) Ouverson, Eric (Biz) Ouverson, and Jeff (Mary) Miller; 14 great grandchildren and 29 great-great grandchildren; along with many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her parents Edward and Geneva; husband Leonard Ouverson; son Jay Ouverson; brothers; sisters; and her granddaughter.
Memorials may be directed to Dianne Miller at 1000 9th Ave S, Clear Lake, IA.
The family would like to thank the staff at Apple Valley Assisted Living for the wonderful care and friendships they provided.
Ward-Van-Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave N, Clear Lake, IA. (641) 357-2193. ColonialChapels.com