Royale Avis Daniels Obituary (1934 - 2016)

Royale A. Daniels, 82, of Maynard, Iowa died on Thursday morning, September 29, 2016 at Oelwein Health Care Center in Oelwein. Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 3, 2016 at the Highland Lutheran Church, rural Elkader, Iowa with Pastor David L. Coffin officiating. Visitation: 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Maynard and for one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Interment: Highland Lutheran Cemetery, rural Elkader, Iowa. Memorial Fund: Highland Lutheran Church. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Royale Avis Halverson was born August 20, 1934 in Gunder, Clayton County, Iowa, the daughter of Roy G. & Alvina (Ruroden) Halverson. She graduated from Elkader High School, Elkader, Iowa, in the Class of 1952. Royale married James E. Daniels and two children were born to this union, Jari and Brad. Royale and Jim later divorced. Royale was a homemaker, Avon lady, ceramics teacher and worked for Rockwell Collins for many years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of Highland Lutheran Church. Royale enjoyed traveling, ceramics and visiting with family and friends. Royale is survived by her daughter: Jari (Dan) Schmitt of Winthrop; Son: Brad (Mary) Daniels of Randalia; 3 Grandchildren: Traci Schmitt of Waterloo, Staci (Andy) Osborn of Winthrop & Joshua Schmitt of Winthrop; 4 Siblings: Gary (Carolyn) Halverson of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Lynn (Vernon) Ames of Marion, Larry (Kristen) Halverson of Elkader & Jaynee (Phil) Ruckdashel of Elgin; Many Nieces & Nephews and lots of friends. Royale was preceded in death by her parents, brother: James R. Halverson and godson: Gary James Halverson.