Arthur Haverly

ARTHUR ELMER HAVERLY

Cedar Rapids

Arthur Elmer Haverly, 96, of Claremore, Okla., formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at the VA Health Care System in Claremore.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at All Saints Catholic Church, by Father John Flaherty. Inurnment: Mount Calvary Cemetery, with military services. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Elmer was born Sept. 8, 1920, in Wesley, Iowa, to Arthur and Josephine Haverly. He was a proud U.S. Navy World War II veteran, where he witnessed the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima.

In 1947, he married the love of his life, Doris Marek, and they were married for over 63 years. He retired after working 35 years for Economics Laboratory.

Elmer was an active member of Knights of Columbus Council 5677 for 56 years and was a member of the board for Discovery Living for over 35 years.

In his prime, Elmer enjoyed bowling and was a lifetime avid golfer, but still had time to cheer on his favorite teams, the Hawkeyes and the Packers.

Survivors include his children, Ronald (Beverly) Haverly, Mary Ann (Al) Wentworth, Janet (Shawn) Milling and Karen (Chad) Tellin; a sister, Rose (Bud) Lankey; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; son, David; daughter, Kathy; granddaughter, Shannon; sister, Leona; and brother, Robert.

The family would like to thank the VA for taking such good care of him during his time of need. God bless our veterans.