Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2011, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sac City, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverend Randy Russom will officiate, with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery, Sac City. Visitation with the family present will be held on Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Sac City. Born August 10, 1924, in Murray, Iowa, Darlene Evelyn Baxter was the daughter of Charles and Agnes (Anderson) Dewey. She moved with her family as a child to Sac City, and graduated from Sac City High School in 1942.
In 1944, Darlene was united in marriage to Raymond Baxter at her parents' home in Sac City. The couple made their home in Canby, Minnesota, for twenty years, where they were active in many church and community activities. In 1970 they returned to Sac City. Ray passed away in 1971.
Darlene worked as a secretary at Iowa State Bank in Sac City for 17 years, retiring in 1988. She enjoyed cross-stitching Christmas cards and, in younger years, baking for her family. She was a faithful 50-year member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sac City, participating over the years on many committees as well as serving as elder, deacon, and chairman of the church bazaar. She was also active in many community organizations, including Sac City schools, the Howard Center, and Loring Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include five children, Janet (Walter) Meyen of Minneapolis, MN, Joan (Ray) Lawson of San Diego, CA, Don (Rhonda) Baxter of Boone, Kimberly (Chris Vierck) Baxter of Lenoir, NC, and Terry (Karen) Baxter of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
In addition to her husband, Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gaylen Dewey and a brother in infancy; and three sisters, Berniece Epperly, Jean Dirks, and Gladys Blumgren.
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