Obituary of Suzanne Getting

Memorial Tribute Suzanne Jane (Jobes) Getting, the daughter of Arthur and Viola (Dreller) Jobes, was born in Melvin, Iowa on May 4, 1937. She spent her childhood years in Melvin helping her father in the grocery store whenever possible, attended Melvin High School, graduating in 1955. She was very active in chorus, band and sports and had the good fortune of participating in two state basketball tournaments. After high school, she attended National Business Training School in Sioux City, Iowa, graduating in 1956. On June 3, 1956, Susie married Maurice “Red” Getting in Melvin, Iowa. To this union three sons were born: Greg, Kevin and Aaron. Susie’s first years of marriage were dedicated to raising her three boys. After the last child went to school, she started her career working at various places, finishing her working days with 20-plus years at Treimer’s Insurance located in Hartley, Iowa. Susie enjoyed socializing, playing bridge and golfing. She took part in several women’s state golf teams representing Meadowbrook Country Club. Over the years, she sang in the Methodist church choir, was active in Eastern Star, belonged to the local Red Hat’s Society as well as PEO. Survivors include her husband, Maurice “Red”; three sons: Greg and Deb of Hartley, IA, Kevin and Jane of Stone Lake, WI, Aaron and Phim of Hartley, IA; three siblings: Dorothy Selby of Harris, IA, Richard Jobes of Boise, ID, and Barbara Smith of Fort Dodge, IA; three granddaughters and three great-grandchildren: Emilee (Jason) Freed, Macin and Hayden of Baxter, MN, Nicolette Nelson (Chris Gintz) and Samuel of Rochester, MN, and Natalie Napapron of Bangkok, Thailand. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Robert and Norman Jobes; and a sister, Darlene Derleth. Susie departed this world on December 3, 2016 after a two-year battle with cancer. Memorials given in Susie's name may be directed to Abben Cancer Center, Spencer, IA or United Methodist Church, Hartley, IA. Celebration of Life Suzanne J. Getting Born ~ May 4, 1937 Died ~ December 3, 2016 Age ~ 79 years 6 months 29 days MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday, December 10, 2016 2:00 p.m. United Methodist Church Hartley, Iowa Clergy ~ Rev. John Mutombo Pianist ~ Julie Back Congregational Singing “Amazing Grace” #378 “How Great Thou Art” #77 Ushers Don Harson ~ David Christenson Interment Pleasant View Cemetery Hartley, Iowa <iframe id="tukios_player_512x330" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/Z6S665GB6DXSGGFT" width="512"></iframe>