Verla J. McIntyre, 85, of West Union, Iowa died Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Maple Crest Manor, Fayette, Iowa. Verla Jean was born October 4, 1932 to Thomas and Ruby (Robbins) Benson. She graduated from Elgin High School and attended Cosmetology School in Des Moines, Iowa.
Verla was united in marriage with Newell McIntyre on February 24, 1952 at United Methodist Church in Elgin, Iowa. She worked as a hairdresser at The Hair Hut in West Union, Iowa until her retirement.
Verla is survived by her children, Nick (Marjorie) McIntyre of Eldorado, Iowa, Julie (Wally) Ash of Charles City, Iowa, Holly (Ron) Heying of West Union, Iowa and John (Tami) McIntyre of Hiawatha, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly Yancey; and one brother, Tom (Mary Lou) Benson.
Verla was preceded in death by her husband, Newell McIntyre; one brother, Robert Benson; and her parents.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 5-7 pm at United Methodist Church, West Union, Iowa. There will also be a one hour visitation before services at the church on Friday.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 am on Friday, October 20, 2017 at United Methodist Church, West Union, Iowa with Rev. Chris Ebbers as the Officiant.
Burial will be held at a later date at West Union Cemetery, West Union, Iowa.
Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of West Union, Iowa is helping the family with arrangements.