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Elsie

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Lake

July 26, 1934 – September 15, 2020

Obituary

Birthplace: Red Oak, Iowa Resided In: Mesa, Arizona Elsie Marie (Youngberg) Lake, 86, of Mesa, AZ; formerly of Nixa, MO., Spencer, IA. and Red Oak, IA passed away on September 15, 2020 at Hawthorn Court Nursing Facility in Phoenix, AZ. Elsie was born July 26, 1934 on the family farm north of Red Oak, IA, the daughter of the late Ralph and Leta Mae (Shires) Youngberg. She was the beloved wife of 45 years to the late Carl James "Jim" Lake. Elsie graduated from Stennett High School in 1952 and Northwest Missouri State College in 1956 with a degree in education. She also did graduate studies at Oregon State University. Elsie taught in Iowa public schools several years prior to becoming associated (along with her husband) with a business school in Spencer, IA. There they were part owners, teachers, and instrumental in the school's operation for many years prior to their retirement to Nixa, MO. After the death of her husband, Elsie moved to Mesa, AZ in 2006. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lucile Inayatullah and brother in-law Bill Lake. She is survived by brothers Dean Youngberg and wife Carolyn of Churchville, MD., Raymond Youngberg and wife Juanita of Chandler, AZ and Roland Youngberg and wife Susan of Davenport, IA; her brother in-law Dr. M. Inayatullah of Ruxton, MD and two sisters-in-laws, Helen Long of Omaha, NE and Bunny Lake of Huntington Beach CA. In addition, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and great grand-nieces and great grand-nephews. Graveside memorial services will be held 10 AM Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Red Oak, Iowa. Memorials suggested to the Hospice or charity of your choice. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with local arrangements.
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Date: 6/25/2021 Time: 10 AM Comments: Evergreen Cemetery North 8th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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Date: 6/25/2021 Time: 10 AM Comments: Evergreen Cemetery North 8th St. Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
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