Maxine L. Achey Blinks Hatcher, 90, of Lisbon, Iowa, died on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at her home. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of her life from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Maxine was born March 27, 1931, on the family farm southeast of Sutliff, Iowa to Mearl and Thelma (Keller) Achey. She attended the country school called Coon Creek, then graduated valedictorian in 1948, from Lisbon High School. Maxine graduated from Teacher's College (UNI) with a certificate making it possible to teach in rural schools. She returned to teach in the Coon Creek school where she had attended as a young girl.
In December of 1951, Maxine married John Blinks. Five children were born to this union. They later divorced. In May of 1979, she married Hubert Hatcher and was blessed with a second family.
She worked at several local care centers before going to work for Rockwell Goss, retiring in 1996 after 18 years.
Maxine and her husband enjoyed eagle watching and trout fishing in northeast Iowa. She also enjoyed flowers of all kinds and colors, traveling anywhere, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reading filled her time as she spent more time at home. Family gatherings were very special for Maxine when many would attend.
Survivors include her children, a daughter-in-law, step-children, 70 grand and great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul Blinks; husband, Herb; sister, Wandalene Andresen; and brother, Carl Achey.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Maxine was born March 27, 1931, on the family farm southeast of Sutliff, Iowa to Mearl and Thelma (Keller) Achey. She attended the country school called Coon Creek, then graduated valedictorian in 1948, from Lisbon High School. Maxine graduated from Teacher's College (UNI) with a certificate making it possible to teach in rural schools. She returned to teach in the Coon Creek school where she had attended as a young girl.
In December of 1951, Maxine married John Blinks. Five children were born to this union. They later divorced. In May of 1979, she married Hubert Hatcher and was blessed with a second family.
She worked at several local care centers before going to work for Rockwell Goss, retiring in 1996 after 18 years.
Maxine and her husband enjoyed eagle watching and trout fishing in northeast Iowa. She also enjoyed flowers of all kinds and colors, traveling anywhere, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reading filled her time as she spent more time at home. Family gatherings were very special for Maxine when many would attend.
Survivors include her children, a daughter-in-law, step-children, 70 grand and great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul Blinks; husband, Herb; sister, Wandalene Andresen; and brother, Carl Achey.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Maxine L. Achey Blinks Hatcher, 90, of Lisbon, Iowa, died on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at her home. Family and friends will gather for a celebration of her life from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.
Maxine was born March 27, 1931, on the family farm southeast of Sutliff, Iowa to Mearl and Thelma (Keller) Achey. She attended the country school called Coon Creek, then graduated valedictorian in 1948, from Lisbon High School. Maxine graduated from Teacher's College (UNI) with a certificate making it possible to teach in rural schools. She returned to teach in the Coon Creek school where she had attended as a young girl.
In December of 1951, Maxine married John Blinks. Five children were born to this union. They later divorced. In May of 1979, she married Hubert Hatcher and was blessed with a second family.
She worked at several local care centers before going to work for Rockwell Goss, retiring in 1996 after 18 years.
Maxine and her husband enjoyed eagle watching and trout fishing in northeast Iowa. She also enjoyed flowers of all kinds and colors, traveling anywhere, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reading filled her time as she spent more time at home. Family gatherings were very special for Maxine when many would attend.
Survivors include her children, a daughter-in-law, step-children, 70 grand and great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul Blinks; husband, Herb; sister, Wandalene Andresen; and brother, Carl Achey.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Maxine was born March 27, 1931, on the family farm southeast of Sutliff, Iowa to Mearl and Thelma (Keller) Achey. She attended the country school called Coon Creek, then graduated valedictorian in 1948, from Lisbon High School. Maxine graduated from Teacher's College (UNI) with a certificate making it possible to teach in rural schools. She returned to teach in the Coon Creek school where she had attended as a young girl.
In December of 1951, Maxine married John Blinks. Five children were born to this union. They later divorced. In May of 1979, she married Hubert Hatcher and was blessed with a second family.
She worked at several local care centers before going to work for Rockwell Goss, retiring in 1996 after 18 years.
Maxine and her husband enjoyed eagle watching and trout fishing in northeast Iowa. She also enjoyed flowers of all kinds and colors, traveling anywhere, and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Reading filled her time as she spent more time at home. Family gatherings were very special for Maxine when many would attend.
Survivors include her children, a daughter-in-law, step-children, 70 grand and great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul Blinks; husband, Herb; sister, Wandalene Andresen; and brother, Carl Achey.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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