Eskov, Martha J. (1927 - 2018)

ESKOV, HENRIKSEN, ANDERSON, GRAHAM, PETERSEN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 5/20/2018 at 13:56:54

Name of deceased: Martha Jean Eskov (nee Henriksen)

Aged: 90 yrs, 4 mo, 18 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: Dec. 16, 1927; rural Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: May 4, 2018; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Wednesday, May 9, 2018; Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, IA; burial was in the Elk Horn Lutheran Cemetery, Elk Horn, IA

Survived by: Sister, Mary Ann Anderson of Kimballton, IA; nieces and nephews, Charles Kent (spouse, Cheryl) Eskov, Mary Lea (spouse, Scott) Graham, Jay (spouse, Barb) Anderson, Andy (spouse, Elizabeth) Anderson, and Dan (spouse, Lisa) Anderson; great-nieces and great-nephews, Carter Anderson, Carson Anderson, Blaine Anderson, Grace Anderson, and Isaac Anderson; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Elmer H. and Maida J. (nee Petersen) Henriksen; husband of 63 years, Roland H. Eskov (deceased March 26, 2012); brothers-in-law, Dick Anderson and Lawrence (spouse, Ethel) Eskov

Education: attended country school in Cuppy’s Grove, Shelby County, IA; she graduated from Harlan High School with the Class of 1945. She then studied nursing at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, under the U. S. Cadet Nurse Corps program.

Religious affiliation: member, Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, IA; she participated in Bible Studies and taught Sunday School for a number of years

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Roland H. Eskov; Nov. 14, 1948; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Jacksonville, Shelby County, IA

Employment: After her marriage, Martha began working as one of the first nurses at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn, IA. She then spent some years as a nurse at the G. E. Larsen clinic, also in Elk Horn, and retired the same year as Dr. Larsen. Following her retirement, Martha served on the Elk Horn Library board and was a librarian.

Hobbies/Interests: Member, Shelby County Relay for Life Committee; member, Elk Horn Outlook Study Club; she enjoyed traveling, collecting souvenir spoons, and gardening

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; burmeisterjohannsen.com