Alice I. Maiers, age 75, of Glenwood

    Alice I. Maiers, age 75, of Glenwood, entered into eternal rest May 16, 2010, in Council Bluffs. Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, May 21, 2010, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Glenwood. Rev. Don Bruck officiated. Interment was in the Glenwood Cemetery.

    She was born July 21, 1934, in Henderson, to Carl Oscar and Bonnie Mae (Bishop) Anderson. She was raised in Malvern, graduating from Malvern High School in 1951. While in high school she was known as the “Ping Pong Champion.”

    Alice was united in marriage to Richard Eugene Maiers on Aug. 1, 1953, at Holy Family Church in Council Bluffs. To this union five children were born, Debbie, Rhonda, Laurie, Terri and John. Alice loved her family and enjoyed being a mom and attending her children’s many activities throughout the years, which carried over to her grandchildren as well. She sewed numerous clothes not only for her children, but also for their dolls. Alice loved to shop and go out to eat, along with flower gardening and decorating her home for all to enjoy. She had a butterfly and rosary collection and would often be seen wearing a butterfly pin on her shoulder. She had an endearing heart for children and shared her love with all of them. Alice was employed as a librarian at Kid’s Place, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

    Alice was a devoted member of Holy Rosary Church in Glenwood. She organized countless dinners and remained active throughout her lifetime. Even though her life on earth has ended, we can think of Alice when we see a butterfly and know that she now has a new beginning in heaven.

    Preceding Alice in death were her parents, daughter, Debbie Marston; two infant sisters, Lois Mae Anderson and Mary Evelyn Anderson; brother, Charlie Anderson; brother-in-law, Elmer Jackson; sister-in-law, June Anderson. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Mr. Richard Maiers; son-in-law, Paul Marston of New York; children, Rhonda and husband Barry Blasi; Laurie Crow; Terri Tucker all of Glenwood; John and wife Frida Maiers of Bloomington, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Jackson of Glenwood; Ruth Ann and husband Keith Stacy of Marion; brothers, Frank and wife Donna Anderson of Omaha; Lee and wife Nina Anderson of Glenwood; sister-in-law, Verna Anderson of Glenwood; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and a host of friends.

    Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Kid’s Place Library, Gabriel’s Corner or Glenwood Booster Club. Peterson Mortuary of Glenwood was in charge of arrangements.