Wyman, Twila Ann (Pederson)

Twila Ann (Pederson) Wyman, 77, of Springville, died April 25, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by her family, following an extended illness. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, April 29, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor John Keizer. The family will greet friends on Sunday, April 28, from 2 until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial: Springville Cemetery.

Twila was born at home in Waubeek, Iowa, on July 22, 1935, to Ralph and Ann (Henry) Pederson. She grew up in Waubeek and Central City before settling with her family in Springville. Twila graduated in 1953 from Springville High School, where she was a cheerleader and played in the band. On Nov. 1 1953, Twila married Ray Wyman of Central City at the Springville United Methodist Church. Together, they raised two sons, Doug and Todd. Twila was a member of the Springville Rebekah Lodge.

Twila worked as a bookkeeper at Martin-Rosa Caterpillar out of high school, and later as the clerk for the City of Springville. In 1998, Twila retired from Norrell, where she also worked as a bookkeeper. Twila and Ray enjoyed summers spent fishing at their cabin in Waupeton and around their pool, where countless little ones learned to swim. Twila was a proud fireman's wife, mother and grandmother for over 50 years.

Twila is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Ray; and her sons, Doug (Kim) and Todd (Jennifer) both of Marion. Also surviving are her two sisters, Roxie (Dennis) Popper of The Villages, Fla., and Mareta “Butch” Ralston (Douglas) of Springville; and cousin, Jean (Jim) Menster of Springville. Twila will be dearly missed by her grandchildren, Cal (Kristin), Curt (Caiti), Cassi (Alan Wilhelm) and Katie Wyman; great-grandchildren, Trevor, Avery, Wyatt, Landen, Kinnick, and Kayden; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ann Pederson; in-laws, Lumir and Eleanor Wyman; sister, Charlene Clark; brother-in-law, Leon Wyman; and nephews, Marty Clark and Lance and Matthew Ralston.

In lieu of flowers, memorials should be directed to the family in Twila's memory.

Please sign the online guest book for Twila at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.

Published April 27, 2013 in The Gazette