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Floris: Ira Wayne Comer, 67, of Floris, Iowa died January 21, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He was born May 29, 1940 in Floris to Sidney and Jenny Whisler Comer. He married Beatrice Ann Evans September 30, 1961 in Salem, New Jersey. A lifetime resident of Floris, he enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and buy-sell-trading but first and foremost he loved his family. He delivered building materials for the Amish and was retired from Rockwell of Fairfield, Iowa in 1999. He also served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Ann Evans, a son, David Comer of Kirkville, IA, a daughter Patty (Danny) Rupe of Ottumwa, IA, 2 granddaughters Danielle and Sara Rupe, his mother Jenny Comer of Floris, 3 brothers, Melvin, Ronald (Sue) and Gregory (Brenda) Comer all of Floris.
He is proceeded in death by his father, and a brother, Max Comer.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on Friday January 25, 2008 at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Gordon Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Pierce Cemetery in Davis County, Iowa with military rites performed by Reed Whisler Post 78. Visitation will begin at 9 am Thursday with the family present to greet friends from 6-8pm at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the American Diabetes Association. |