Emma Severson
June 30, 1931 ~ January 20, 2023
Emma Jean Severson, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. Family and friends will gather for an informal visitation from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Sharon United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids. A celebration of life is planned for later in the spring. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Laverne; children, Helen (Robert) Wertz, Boyd (Diane) Severson, Craig (Marlene) Severson, Karen (Jim) Wilson, and Gary Severson; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, Etta (Randy) Heaton and Jackie Hoelscher; and several special friends.
Emma was born June 30, 1931, the daughter of Waldo and Helen (Petherbridge) Curtis. On December 9, 1950, she married Laverne Severson. Emma dedicated her life to caring for her family. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. Emma enjoyed cooking, reading, quilting, and hitting as many garage sales as she could. She was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Richard and Boyd Curtis; sister, Elizabeth Essex; grandsons, Jason and Justin Wilson; and granddaughter, Roberta Wertz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Mercy or Sharon United Methodist Church.
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The loss of a mother us so difficult but you were blessed to have shared her life for so many years. My prayers are with you and your family.
Emma was such a wonderful person. We always enjoyed spending time with her. We know how much she will be missed and will cherish the memories of the times we spent with her.
We never got to meet you Emma but got to know you through your loving daughter, Karen. Karen always has such wonderful stories to tell us about you. We know how much you loved our Lord and know you are with Him on streets of gold. Don’t worry about you girl Karen. We have her covered with loving arms in Texas. Much Love, Ty and Andrea Nocera
With heartfelt condolences, and hugs to the family. We will miss Grandma.
Although we only met your Mother and Father briefly just a few years ago, we know the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. We are now separated by geography, but when we think of you, Karen, we will always think of your Mother. A wonderful and caring woman, we have enjoyed hearing all the stories about your Mother and Father. The wonderful years of love and happiness they shared together is a relationship that endures forever. Your Mother is a gem beyond compare, a fighter of life and will be missed by many.
She is with God where she is intended to be.
Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are for you and all the family.
Love,
Karen and Tom
She welcomed me to the family with open arms. She gave me strength and lots of words of wisdom over cups of coffee in the kitchen. She was the most amazing grandmother to all children, didn’t matter who they belonged to. She loved so genuinely. She will forever hold a special place in my heart. I am a better person and have been blessed to have her in my life.
I remember visiting Emma and Laverne as a kid. Always very welcoming and had great stories and advice.My dad John Myers always told stories of being with the family as a kid and working with Laverne as a kid. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The John Myers Jr family