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Personal data Arvilla Pearl Murra 


Household of Arvilla Pearl Murra

She is married to William Smidt.

They got married on February 5, 1954 at First Bapt. Chr., Buffalo Ctr., Winnebago Co., IA, she was 19 years old.

William Smidt oo Arvilla Pearl Murra

Sources: Author: Meyer, Mrs. Shirley; Title: e-mail to Betty Navorska, (Publication location: Cherokee Vlg., AR, Publisher: SWM, Publication date: i Jan MMIV)

"... We are going to Bill and Orv. 50th, will be leaving tomorrow. ..."

Author: Navorska, Betty; Title: Talk to David A. Navorska, (Publication location: Irving, TX, Publisher: BKMN, Publication date: ii Jan MMIV)

"... They were married in the Baptist Church in Buffalo Center ... probably on a Friday or Saturday evening ... I was young so I do not remember the details, I was more interested in the romance of the wedding ..."

Author: Smidt, Arvilla; Title: Christmas letter to David A. Navorska family, (Publication location: Blue Spgs MO, Publisher: AMS, Publication date: postmarked vi Dec MMIV)

"This year started with Elisabeth, Kathy's daughter, and Peter Ashmore choosing January 2, 2004 as their wedding day .... Our 50th wedding anniversary was on February 5th and we celebrated it the mourning after the wedding with an open house brunch, since so many of our family and friends were here for the wedding.
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Child(ren):

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  4. William Jay Smidt  1963-1963
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Notes about Arvilla Pearl Murra

Arvilla Pearl Murra

Sources: Author: Mabus, Joan; et al.; Title: «u»Germania-Lakota IA 1892-1992 Centennial«/u», (Publication site: Lk. Mills, IA, Publisher: Germania-Lakota Centennial Committee, Publication date: MCMXCII). pg. 348, Repository: Dallas, TX pub. lib.

Author: Smidt, Arvilla Murra; Title: Talk to David A. Navorska, (Publication site: Belle Vista AR, Publisher: AMS, Publication date: xvi Feb MMV)

"My birthdate is one nine thirty-five. I was born in Buffalo Center Hospital."

Author: Smidt, Arvilla Murra; Title: Meyer reunion addresses, (Publication site: Buffalo Ctr., IA, Publsher: David A. Navorska, Publication date: xxx Aug MMXIV)

"Arvilla Smidt 19809 E. 48th St Blue Springs, MO 64015 816-795-7551"

Author: Murra, David F.; Title: Meyer reunion addresses, (Publication site: Buffalo Ctr., IA, Publsher: David A. Navorska, Publication date: xxx Aug MMXIV)

"David F Murra Lake Mills Iowa 50450 ... Arvella Smidt big brother"

Author: NN (anonymous), Title: "Arvilla Smidt," (Publication site: Los Angeles CA, Publisher: MyLife, Publication date: read xix Aug MMXIX)

https://www.mylife.com/arvilla-smidt/e772840367136

"Arvilla Smidt is 84 years old and was born on 01/09/1935. ... Previous to Arvilla's current city of Blue Springs, MO, Arvilla Smidt lived in Raytown MO and Eau Claire WI. Sometimes Arvilla goes by various nicknames including Arvilla Pearl Smidt and Arvilla P Smidt. We know that Arvilla's ...; ethnicity is unknown; and religious views are listed as unknown. Arvilla is now married."

Author: NN (anonymous), Title: "Arvilla P. Smidt," (Publication site: Grain Vly., MO, Publisher: Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, Publication date: Dec MMXXII)

https://www.chapelofmemoriesfunerals.com/obituaries/Arvilla-P-Smidt?obId=26782984#/obituaryInfo

"Arvilla P. Smidt January 9, 1935 - December 29, 2022

Obituary

Arvilla Pearl Smidt, 87, of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Ignite/St. Mary's of Alzheimer's disease. She was born on January 9, 1935 in Buffalo Center, Iowa and was preceded in death by her father Andrew Murra, her mother Susan, her sister Artis, her husband William (Bill) Smidt, and infant son Billy Jay Smidt.

Following a whirlwind long-distance courtship with a local Marine stationed in California (Arvilla even received her engagement ring in the mail), she married Bill Smidt in 1954. Together they raised 4 children on a farm near Ledyard, Iowa. Arvilla dedicated herself to keeping both her house and children in tip top shape. Never one for mediocrity, she took pride in her nearly spotless home and her children's accomplishments. Arvilla was famous for her baked goods, especially her cinnamon rolls. Those in her inner circle could debate the merits of the frosted rolls versus the caramel topped rolls (hint, both were wonderful). She was skilled at needlework and knitting, and an exceptional seamstress who made nearly all of her and her girls' clothes. In all her daily tasks, she literally whistled while she worked! She was a life-long lover of music, always led the alto section in her church choirs, and happily shuttled the kids all over northern Iowa and southern Minnesota for lessons, competitions, and performances. And let us not forget that sacred time every Saturday night when the Lawrence Welk show came on TV! In all seriousness, Arvilla was a woman of strong faith, always active in the church, which was the hub of both her religious and social life; her enduring and closest friends were from her church family.

Bill and Arvilla left their Iowa farm in 1983 for Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and later moved to the Kansas City area to be closer to their family, where Bill worked as a Certified Dietary Technician, and Arvilla worked as a housekeeper for various clients. She was a voracious reader, collected cookbooks which fueled her love of cooking and baking, and walked almost daily until recent years. Above all, she took great delight in visiting and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Kathy Renander (Jack) of Odessa Missouri, Ginny Noblet (Rob) of Savannah Missouri, Joyce King (Tom) of St. Louis Missouri, Jon Smidt (Lisa) of Peyton Colorado, 9 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and brothers David Murra and Alan Murra.

A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church of Odessa on January 9, 2023, on what would have been Arvilla's 88th birthday. Visitation will be at 1PM at the church, followed by the service at 2PM. We rejoice that she will be singing and baking with the love of her life in heaven on her birthday.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements conducted by Funeral Services of Independence. Condolences may be shared on our website.
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Jan 9 Visitation Monday, January 09, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM First Baptist Church of Odessa 100 State Hwy OO Odessa, Missouri 64076

Jan 9 Memorial Service Monday, January 09, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM First Baptist Church of Odessa 100 State Hwy OO Odessa, Missouri 64076
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Final Resting Place Swan Lake Memorial Park 30000 Valor Drive Grain Valley, MO 64029"
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Ancestors (and descendant) of Arvilla Pearl Murra

Andreas Murra
1905-1978
Susan Bruhns
1910-2003

Arvilla Pearl Murra
1935-2022

1954

William Smidt
1928-2013

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William Jay Smidt
1963-1963
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Historical events

Birthday January 9, 1935

  • The temperature on January 9, 1935 was between -2.5 °C and -1.6 °C and averaged -1.7 °C. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the east-southeast. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from May 26, 1933 to July 31, 1935 the cabinet Colijn II, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
  • In The Netherlands , there was from July 31, 1935 to June 24, 1937 the cabinet Colijn III, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1935: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 8.4 million citizens.
    • February 28 » DuPont scientist Wallace Carothers invents nylon.
    • March 23 » Signing of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.
    • July 5 » The National Labor Relations Act, which governs labor relations in the United States, is signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
    • July 16 » The world's first parking meter is installed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
    • August 14 » Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act, creating a government pension system for the retired.
    • November 3 » George II of Greece regains his throne through a popular, though possibly fixed, plebiscite.

Day of marriage February 5, 1954

  • The temperature on February 5, 1954 was between -11.5 °C and -0.6 °C and averaged -6.4 °C. There was 7.1 hours of sunshine (76%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. Source: KNMI
  • Koningin Juliana (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from September 4, 1948 till April 30, 1980 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
  • In The Netherlands , there was from September 2, 1952 to October 13, 1956 the cabinet Drees II, with Dr. W. Drees (PvdA) as prime minister.
  • In the year 1954: Source: Wikipedia
    • The Netherlands had about 10.6 million citizens.
    • February 13 » Frank Selvy becomes the only NCAA Division I basketball player ever to score 100 points in a single game.
    • March 19 » Joey Giardello knocks out Willie Tory in round seven at Madison Square Garden in the first televised prize boxing fight shown in colour.
    • April 7 » United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower gives his "domino theory" speech during a news conference.
    • May 6 » Roger Bannister becomes the first person to run the mile in under four minutes.
    • July 7 » Elvis Presley makes his radio debut when WHBQ Memphis played his first recording for Sun Records, "That's All Right".
    • November 27 » Alger Hiss is released from prison after serving 44 months for perjury.


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