Armeline Jeanette Spain

Armeline Jeanette Spain, 93 of Sioux City, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Sunrise Retirement Community after a long battle with Alzheimers.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 21, 2020 at The Mater Dei Parish, The Church of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ with Father Daniel Rupp as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Kingsley, Iowa.  Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20^th at the church, with family present at 6:00 p.m. and a Vigil Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the church.  Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Armeline was born December 28, 1926, to Dr. Paul and Ellen (Ryan) Becker of Osmond, Nebraska.  She graduated from Osmond High School in 1944.  She attended Wayne State College earning a teaching certificate.  She taught school in Kinglsey, Iowa.  She met her husband, Marcedes Max Spain, in Kinglsey and they were united into marriage November 25, 1948 in Osmond, Nebraska.  Max passed away March 25, 2005.

Max’s job took them to Holstein, Iowa; Eagle Grove, Iowa; and then to Sioux City, Iowa in 1962 where they raised their six children.  After the youngest went to school, Armeline entered the work force.  She was employed two years for Dr. Cecil Bliss, DDS and then was employed for 29 years at Drs. Roberts, Kissel & Mitchell retiring in 1992. She was on several boards with the Boys and Girls Home.  After retirement she enjoyed traveling with her husband visiting their children and grandchildren and attending Max’s Navy reunions.

Even after Alzheimer’s robbed her of so many things her love of playing the piano never left her.  Armeline was an amazing cook and she will be remembered for her fabulous cinnamon rolls and her beautiful knitted afghans.

Those left to cherish her memories are her 5 daughters: Michelle Spain of Gunnison, CO; Roxanne and Steve Mitchell of Parker, CO; Paula Spain of Aurora, CO; Patrice and Don Carlson of Denver, CO and Maureen and Jim Waite of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa.  Her 4 grandchildren: Erin and Ryan Ruiz of Colorado City, CO; Amanda Mitchell of Parker, CO; Christopher Mitchell of Amsterdam; and Katie Waite of Fort Collins, CO; and Angie and Peter Apple of Ankeny, IA.  Her 3 great-grandchildren:  Zachery, Desiree and Gloriana Ruiz.  One brother, Cletus Becker of Norfolk, Nebraska, brother-in-law Patrick and Gail Spain of Arizona and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Max; her infant daughter, Mary Ellen; her son, Mark; her parents Dr. Paul and Ellen Becker; her sister, Colleen Wagner; her brother, Dr. Clement Becker; and her infant grandson Adam Moser Mitchell.

Pallbearers will be Pat Becker, Tim Becker, Dr. Phil Becker, Roger Wagner, Ryan Ruiz, Zachery Ruiz

The family would like to thank our Mother’s caregivers especially Lynn, Lisa and Andrea from Synergy Home Care; the staff at Sunrise Retirement Center especially the caregivers in the Bayberry, Bernstein and Evergreen Units; and Hospice of Siouxland.