Irma Curts

Irma Darlene Curts, one of seven children of Sarah Nora (Roberts) Moser and Charles Moser was born on her parent's farm in Adams County, Iowa on October 21, 1922. The family moved to Villisca, Iowa when she was just four years old. While in school, Irma received her Normal Teaching Certificate and graduated from the Villisca High School in 1940. She then taught country school for three years in Montgomery and Page County, Iowa. Irma later moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she worked at Kilpatrick's Department Store, selling hats.

On August 25, 1947, Irma and Everett Ulysses Grant Curts were married at the Fremont,Nebraska Court House. The coupled eventually settled in Carson, Iowa and their marriage was blessed with three boys; Warren, Rodney, and Reed. In addition to caring for her family, Irma worked as a cook at the Carson Schools for 17 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the Carson Presbyterian Church, the Order of Eastern Star where she served as secretary, the Senior Citizens, and a 50+ year member of the BW Club.

Irma and Everett had been married 38 years when Everett died on January 31, 1985. Irma continued to be active in the community and church and loved spending time with family and friends. Irma died at the Oakland Manor Care Center in Oakland, Iowa on December 10, 2010, at the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 19 days. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Warren Curts in 1971; brothers, Dale Moser, Henry Moser, Robert Moser, and Ocie Moser; and sisters Elma Butterbaugh and Beulah Weed.

Irma is survived by her sons, Rodney Curts and wife Carol of Carson, and Reed Curts of Pella, IA; daughter-in-law, Shirley Cutting and husband Sandy of Fernley, NV; five grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Memorials suggested to Carson Fire Department.