Maynard Leroy Holverson, 82, of Moorhead, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020.
Maynard was the oldest of two sons of LaVerne & Edna (Rude) Holverson and was born in Soldier, on Feb. 23, 1938. After Maynard finished his education at Moorhead Public School, he went into partnership with his family on the farm in Spring Valley Township in Moorhead. Together, he and his brother, Butch (Clayton), fed cattle, raised corn, soybeans and hay. Maynard was a cattleman at heart. Maynard, Butch and nephew Reid, shared many good memories raising a cow & calf herd that he enjoyed until his last day. Butch passed away in 2008.
Maynard was a jovial man that lived a simple life. He enjoyed good conversations with everyone he met. He was a good friend to both the young and the old. Maynard enjoyed helping many local farmers in the area and truly appreciated the help he received from others as the years went on.
Maynard enjoyed many evenings playing Euchre or watching a high school basketball game. He had a big vegetable garden and enjoyed gardening. His weekends were highlighted by many cattle shows seeing his family and friends and, most recently, sat in the stands or leaned on the ring, proudly supporting his great nieces Haley & Taylor. He cheered on his Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas City Chiefs.
Survivors include a niece, Heidi (Matt) Eivins and step-children Anthony, Austin and Ariel of Dubuque; a nephew, Reid (Leah) Holverson and children, Haley & Taylor of Sioux Center and many other relatives and friends.
Maynard was preceded in death by his parents, LaVerne and Edna Holverson; brother, Clayton “Butch” Holverson; and most recently, sister-in-law, Kathryn Holverson.
A public visitation was Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at the Rush Family Chapel in Onawa. No family will be present for the visitation. (WE WILL LIMIT THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE FUNERAL HOME TO NO MORE THAN 15 AT ONE TIME AND MASKS ARE REQUIRED. - Due to Covid- 19 regulations). A private family service was held at the Rush Family Chapel in Onawa, with Darren C. E. Goslar officiating. Burial was in the Spring Valley Cemetery in Moorhead. Arrangements were under the direction of Rush Family Care Service in Onawa.
“I may not have seen you each day and we may not have talked everyday, but I knew that when I needed you, you would always be there and true. You were the most fun-loving great uncle anyone could have.
So many good moments that we had with you. The times riding in the pasture looking at cows and calves were some of the best. Whenever we show, we will show for you and remember the joy it brought to you. We love you.” -written by Taylor Holverson
Condolences may be left online for the family at www.rushfamilycareservice.com
