Alma J. (nee Edwards) Levan, 89, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2002 in Memorial Hospital, Belleville.

She was born July 12, 1913 in Sand Ridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert C. Levan, whom she married on Dec. 9, 1939. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Robert and Angeline (nee Harrison) Edwards; siblings, Arthur, Eddie, Robbie, Perry, Ross, Arch, Roy, Carrie Randall, Rose Shepard, Fay Cleveland, Lena Alle, and Della Mitchell.

She is survived by children Bert W. (Lynn) Levan of Evergreen, Colo., Ruth Ann Levan of Belleville, Peter M. (Alberta) Levan of Springfield, Jane M. (Charlie) Morgando of Belleville, David B. (Rhonda) Levan of Belleville; grandchildren; ...

She was retired from the Illinois Secretary of State Drivers License Facility, a member of Edgemont Bible Church, the queen of City Chap. 697 O.E.S., White Shrine of Jerusalem, St. Clair County Baliff, and the past Secretary of the St. Clair Co. Republican Century Club.

Mother and Dad, this says it all:
If you could have one thing in life, what would it be? We'll think about it for a minute and smile, and then we'll lovingly answer the question. We'll gently let them know that we've already been blessed with the one thing that brings us more happiness than any Treasure, something that is our sweetest source of serenity, and that is our very own dream come true. Someday, someone will ask us and we'll tell them the answer is having a Mother and Dad like you. We Love You Both.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Two funeral services will be held -- one at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, with Rev. Doug White officiating, and one at Pleasant Hill Christian Church in Ava, with Rev. Doug White officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ava.

Source: Southern Illinoisan, Thursday, September 5, 2002
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