Charlotte M. Alvey

Charlotte was born on August 13, 1922 in Albert Lea and was a lifelong resident of Hollandale & Freeborn County. She was the oldest daughter of William A and Olga Jensen along with sisters Ramona Robert Arnold of Ellensburg, Washington and Colleen Jake Toot of Eugene, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Mona Arnold and brother in law Jake Toot. Charlotte married Robert W. Alvey on June 30, 1945 at Calvary Baptist Church in Albert Lea. Bob & Charlotte lived together for 60+ years at 201 E. Netherlands in Hollandale enjoying living, working and appreciating life in the small town walking together hand in hand. Bob and their three children survive her: Larry Alvey of Albert Lea, Christine M. Alvey of Milan, Michigan and Michael R. and Penny Alvey of Austin, Minnesota. She is also survived by three grandchildren--Jed, Clay and Sam and four great grandchildren--Teren, Tehya, Ashly & Lukas along with cousins, nieces and nephews. Charlotte graduated from Hamilton Business College, Mason City, Iowa. For two years she was bookkeeper for Speltz Coal and Grain Company in Albert Lea. Charlotte then became a full time Mom caring for and enjoying time with her family. She was active in the Hollandale Reformed Church and the Heritage Huis of Hollandale. Charlotte enjoyed talking with and helping people at the Pumpkin Patch in the Fall & especially walking through the Patch looking for gourds & pumpkins to display. She was a resident of the Good Samaritan Center of Albert Lea at the time of her death. Mom's life will be remembered and forever celebrated by her family.