Vella Decker Harberts

Vella (Boardman) Decker Harberts, age 99, of Guttenberg, formerly of Garnavillo, IA, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at the Guttenberg Care Center. She was born the daughter of Orlo and Almeda (Chapin) Boardman on June 9, 1912, in Waukon Junction. Vella spent her early years in Waukon Junction and graduated from the Waterville High School. She received 2 years of education from the Junior College in Prairie du Chien Wis. Vella was married to Milo Decker and together they were blessed with seven children. Vella was a full time homemaker but for many years she worked for the Hinson Company in Waterloo manufacturing tractor cabs for John Deere. Years after Milos passing, Vella married Dick Harberts and she gained two step sons. Those left to cherish her memory are her 4 children, Fay (Richard) Thein, Gloria Priem, Judy Waddell and Charles Decker; two step sons, Gaylen and Arlyn Harberts; one brother, John Boardman, 25 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a daughter in law, Karla Decker. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands; 3 sons, Leslie, John and Milo Decker; one grandchild, one sister, Lucille McCormick, one son in law, Dean Priem and one daughter in law Liz Decker.Memorial Service: Tuesday 11:30 A.M. August 09, 2011 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Garnavillo, Iowa Service Information A service summary is not available