Wahneeta Noffsinger Obituary (1912

Doris Wahneeta Noffsinger, daughter of Walter George Aistrope and Ginnitti Kyle (Rinehart) Aistrope, was born on March 28, 1912 at her parent's farm home in Rawles Township near Malvern, Iowa. In 1917, the family moved from the farm into Malvern where she attended school. Wahneeta graduated from Malvern High School in 1931. Wahneeta and Leonard Anderson of Council Bluffs, Iowa were united in marriage in 1931. They were blessed with four children, Jacqueline Joyce, Walter Gerald, Janet Carolyn, and Ginnitti Kay. In 1945, Wahneeta and the children returned to Malvern and shared the home with Mrs. Aistrope until her death in 1951. Wahneeta and Cleon J. Noffsinger of Lawton, Iowa were married in Wahneeta's home on December 27, 1954. C. J. operated Noffsinger Cleaners in Malvern and Wahneeta was involved in the insurance business in Malvern for 35 years. She worked as secretary for the John Beckwith Insurance Agency and later for the Charles Costello Insurance Agency. She retired in 1981. Wahneeta and C.J. had been married 19 years at the time of C.J.'s death in June of 1974. Wahneeta was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Malvern and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was also active in her community and received the Citizen of Malvern Award, and was a charter member of the Malvern Business and Professional Women. Wahneeta dearly loved her family and all her grandchildren and enjoyed their many times together. Wahneeta died at her home in Malvern on March 6, 2005 at the age of 92 years, 11 months, and eight days. She was preceded in death by her husband C. J. Noffsinger; sister-in-law Dorothy Molstad; half sister Anna Morrical; and son-in-law Christy Lind. Wahneeta is survived by her children, Jackie Lind of St. Paul, MN, Jerry Anderson and wife Mary of Omaha, NE, Janet Golden and husband Jerry of Casselberry, FL, Kay Marsden and husband Clem of Red Oak, IA; 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren; brother-in-law Wayne Molstad of Sioux City, IA; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.