Mae Weaver

Mae Weaver, 97, of Spirit Lake passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Lakes Regional Healthcare in Spirit Lake. Memorial services for Mae will be held Sunday December 3rd at 2:00 at the Spirit Lake United Methodist Church. Visitation will take place one hour prior at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robinson Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be left at www.spiritlakefuneralhome.com Mae Marie (Barglof) Weaver was born December 28, 1925, to Elmer Albin and Carrie Marie (DeFrain) Barglof on the family farm near Greenville, Iowa. The family moved into Greenville in 1931. Mae was involved in school activities, 4-H and youth groups at the Friends Church. Mae graduated from Greenville Consolidated School in 1943. After graduation, Mae took a trip to Downey, California to visit friends. She decided to stay and was employed as a nanny of 2 small girls in the home of William and Maude Gray. When Mae turned 18, the Grays gave her an office job in the William O. Gray Construction Company, Lynwood, California. Mae was baptized in the Church of Christ. Downey, California on January 23, 1944. She taught Sunday School and participated in the youth group. Mae was active in the Junior Nautical League of Los Angeles (Girl Sea Scouts) and served as First Mate on the JNL Ship Navigator, loved bowling, movies, skating and sightseeing. Mae remained with the Grays during her stay in California. Mae returned to Iowa in May 1946 and took employment in the proofing department at the Clay County National Bank, Spencer, Iowa until her marriage to Clyde Porter Weaver on January 15, 1948, at the Friends Church in Greenville, Iowa. Spirit Lake became her new home with Clyde. Mae became employed with Berkley & Company on October 5, 1952, and retired on January 8, 1988. She started out as a secretary, then Senior Salesclerk. Later she was transferred into Administrative Sales Service, where she handled the scheduling of the Berkley trucks, UPS returned merchandise and later the ordering of the foreign sales. She enjoyed her relationship with Berkley employees, Company outings, ball games, parties, etc. Mae joined the First Baptist Church in 1948 and was a faithful member until the church closed in 2004. She transferred her membership to the Spirit Lake United Methodist Church and continued to participate in many activities of the church. Mae was a Lifetime Member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, serving as Treasurer for 19 years, as well as other positions. She also enjoyed helping with mailings for VAC, RSVP, and Meals on Wheels. Clyde and Mae enjoyed their winter trips to Tucson, AZ, visiting Grandchildren, Cousins, and friends in the Phoenix area. Coming home they would take side trips in the Southern states. Mae was a Jesus girl and never had a bad word to say about anyone. She was truly a wonderful example of God’s Love Left to treasure her memories are her daughters: Donna (Doug) Fisher of Spirit Lake; Dawn (Duane) Godfredsen, Spirit Lake; son: Rand (Julie) Weaver, West Okoboji; grandchildren: Dustin Godfredsen, Spirit Lake; Andrew (Trisha) Fisher, Vermillion, SD; Danielle Godfredsen, Phoenix, AZ; Drew (Lisa) Godfredsen, Phoenix, AZ; great grandchildren: Kiley, Karson, Kaden , Molly, Jacob, Emmet, Gage, Elizabeth, Michael, Noah, Taylor, Madden, and Charlotte Jean; great-great grandchildren: Jaxton, Ivy, Ava and Emersyn. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband-Clyde, granddaughter-Sara, brother-Ray, sisters-Charlotte, and Dorothy.

Mae Weaver

December 28, 1925 - November 25, 2023