On June 16, 1956, Mavis was married to Donald Rasmussen in Austin. They lived in Gilbert, Minnesota until 1959, then moved to Fremont where she was a homemaker and Don was employed by Hormel's.
Mavis was a member of The Presbyterian Church. She loved spending time with her family and fishing with them. She was an avid bridge player, she participated in the activities of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 854 of Fremont, and she had been active in the hospital's auxiliary.
Mavis was preceded in death by her parents Oliver and Myra Jacobsen, and brother Dennis Jacobsen.
Survivors: husband Don
2 daughters Kathy and husband Jim Karlin of Fremont
Ann and husband Gene Vyhlidal of Fremont
5 grandchildren Shanna Karlin of Fremont
Chelsey Karlin of Wichita, Kansas
Nikki and husband Chad Beatty of Fremont
Amy Vyhlidal of Omaha
Charlie Vyhlidal of Fremont
1 great granddaughter Emily Beatty of Fremont
1 brother Arlen Jacobsen of St. Paul, Minnesota
3 sisters-in-law Deanna and husband Jim Wagner of Rose Creek, Minnesota
Beverly and husband Ron Nauman of Elmore, Minnesota
Mary Jo Rasmussen of South Carolina
special cousins Cleo Christensen of Austin, Minnesota
Jim and Mary Ann Hanson of Fremont
many nieces and nephews
A memorial service will 2 PM Thursday (May 30, 2013) at the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jon Ashley and Rev. Scott Jensen. Memorials are suggested to the Fremont Area Medical Center Hospice. There is no visitation. Arrangements are with the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont.
Condolences(9)
Jennifer Hanson
Frisco, TX Thursday, May 30, 2013 So sorry we can't be there with everyone this week. Each and everyone of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven definitely received another angel!Love,
Jen and Hannah
Paula Peterson
Indianapolis, IN Thursday, May 30, 2013 Mavis was always welcoming, positive and loving. I still hear her laugh and see her smile! She was a blessing and joy to those who knew her.To Don and the whole family - You are thought of especially today. My hugs and love to you all!
Erin Pasold
Eagle, CO Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Sorry to hear about your loss! Hugs from Colorado!Coralee Boyer
Austin, MN Wednesday, May 29, 2013 I was just over to visit Beverly last Friday and she told me Mavis was very ill. Sorry to hear now of your loss. Sending you my Deepest Sympathy.S. Elaine
, TX Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Don and family,My deepest condolences over the loss of Mavis. Cherish your memories. Lean on family and friends for support and take comfort. Our Heavenly Father and His Son Christ Jesus have not forsaken you. At Isaiah 41:10 God gives us the assurance; “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not gaze about, for I am your God. I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteousness.” The death and resurrection of Christ Jesus gives us the reassurance that our loved ones will gain life again. May God's Word comfort you as it gives hope for a future when death will be no more and we will embrace our loved ones again in paradise. John 5:21; John 11:11, 25-26, Matthew 5:5; Revelation 21:3,4. With heartfelt sympathy.
Paul & Michele Huber
Waterloo, IA Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Sending our regrets over your lossJames D. Brown
Fremont, NE Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Don, Kathy, Jim and family, Ann, Gene and family. Just wanted to give our thoughts and prayers to all of you at this very sad time of your lives. She was a very neat person and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Again our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.Jim and Jeanne Brown
Kristi Walter
Fremont, NE Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Sending prayers your way! I am so sorry for your loss! Love you guys, KristiSherwood Boyer
Bloomington, MN Tuesday, May 28, 2013 Don,Kathy,Ann and Arlen -I am saddened to hear of your loss of wife, mother and sister respectively. My deepest sympathy to you all. May the many cherished memories of Mavis give you strength.
Sorry that I cannot make it down to Fremont for the funeral.
God Bless.
Sherwood Boyer