Iva Leota Landon Fronabarger

Iva Leota Landon Fronabarger, 89, of Stanley, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. Iva was born February 13, 1919 in Claude, TX to Joe and Nannie (Gist) Landon, both of whom preceded her in death. Iva married Jack Fronabarger on May 4, 1940 and they shared 57 years of happiness until Jack passed away in October, 1997. One son, Jan Alan, preceded her in death on September 18, 1985. Iva is survived by son Jerry and wife, Rosemary of Annapolis, MD; daughter Nancy Sowle and husband Dan of Stanley, NM; daughter Judy Alderson of Houston, TX; 5 grandchildren, Mark Sowle and wife Tina of Pagosa Springs, CO; Scott Sowle and wife Deanna of Albuquerque, NM; Sharon Fronabarger of New Hope, PA; Bambi Alderson-Shields and husband Bill of Houston, TX; Catherine Lott and husband Garen of Elgin, IL; 1 great-grandchild, Madelyn Sowle of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Dorotha Dee Robertson of Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law Zoy Risinger of Knox City, TX; many nieces, nephews and cousins and a multitude of friends. Iva was a school teacher in her earlier years. Iva taught typing, shorthand and bookkeeping at Stanley High School. She served as Stanley Postmaster for 25 years. Iva was a very active member in the Stanley Union Church, and served as church secretary more than 59 years. She was a 50 year member of Stanley Homemakers’ Club, a member and supporter of the NM Barbed Wire Collectors Association and the Stanley Cemetery Association. Iva was a competitive player in card games, domino games such as 42, 84, Chickenfoot, Mexican Train and Shoot the Moon. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune and was an avid reader. She enjoyed history and was known as the unofficial historian for the Stanley area. Two of her favorite annual events were the Stanley Homecoming in October and the church’s annual pie auction on Old Fashion Day. Iva was a kind-hearted, loving and generous person who touched the heart of everyone who knew her. She will certainly be missed by her many friends. A Viewing will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary Chapel in Moriarty, NM from 3:00 pm to 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Stanley Union Church in Stanley, NM; Pastor James Thompson and Reverend Richard Hyman officiating. Interment will follow at the Stanley Cemetery in Stanley, NM. Pallbearers are Mark Sowle, Scott Sowle, Bill Shields, Ed Robertson and Sam Loya. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Stanley Union Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1, Stanley, NM 87056. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary (505) 832-6130 “Our Family Serving Your Family” www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com