Viola Lydia Kovar Chervenka Davis

1921 - 2009  (88 years)

• Name	Viola Lydia Kovar Chervenka Davis
  Born	7 Mar 1921	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	1 Oct 2009	College Station, Brazos County, Texas
  Buried	Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas
  Person ID	I3364	Rossville
  Last Modified	24 Jul 2018

  
  

  Father	Frank E Kovar,   b. 3 Feb 1900, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 14 Feb 1968, Rogers, Bell County, Texas  (Age 68 years)
  Mother	Emma M Luska Kovar,   b. 1898,   d. 1 Oct 1971  (Age 73 years)
  Family ID	F1560	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Woodrow Chervenka
  Married	20 May 1945
  Children	1. Woodrow Glen Chervenka, Jr.   2. Delores Chervenka Haisler   3. Esther Chervenka Luksa
  Last Modified	19 Jul 2017 13:03:28
  Family ID	F1559	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Stanley Amos Davis,   b. 24 Sep 1924,   d. 12 Dec 2004, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 80 years)
  Married	26 Sep 1992	Rogers, Bell County, Texas
  Documents		Marriage- Chervenka, Viola-Davis, Stanley Chervenka/Davis Couple Exchange Vows in Texas Viola Kovar Chervenka, Rogers, Tex., became the bride of Stanley Davis, Topeka, in a double ring ceremony Saturday, September 26, 1992, at the Ocker Brethren Church at Zabcikville, Tex., with the Rev. Gene Kotrla officiating. Music was by the bride’s granddaughter, Susan Haisler Branes. Given in marriage by her son, W. Glen Chervenka, Bryan, Tex.; daughters, Delores Haisler, College Station, Tex.; and Esthere Luksa, Alamo Tex. The groom was presented by daughters, Carolyn Sage, Topeka, and Beverly Martinek, Wimberly, Tex. The bride wore a two-piece Seafoam suit of soft whispers of lace on her bridal suit, which featured a V-neckline with a tiny bow and pearl beads about the lace, three-quarter length sleeves and a fitted skirt. Maid of honor was Gladys Kovar, sister-in-law of the bride, Temple, Tex. Matron of honor was Leona Faulk, Rossville, cousin of the bride. Best man was A.W. “Tony” Machalek, Temple, Tex. Groomsman was Delbert Faulk, Rossville. Ring bearer was the bride’s great-granddaughter, Stephenie South, Waco, Tex. The bride’s cousin, Martha Machalek, Temple, Tex., was in charge of the registration table and guest book. Seating the guests were — Dustin Martinek, grandson of the groom, San Marco, Tex.; Kevin Chervenka, Austin, Tex., and Paul Haisler, College Station, Tex., grandsons of the bride. Thomas Luksa, grandson of the bride, ran the video. A reception followed in the Ocker Fellowship Hall. Serving at the bride’s table were the bride’s granddaughters, Cindy Chervenka DeWitt, Bryan, Tex.; Natalie Chervenka, Waco, Tex.; and Rebecca Luksa, Alamo, Tex. Serving the groom’s cake were the groom’s daughter, Carolyn Sage, and the groom’s granddaughter, Tracy Sage, both of Topeka. Coffee was served from a silver coffee service by the groom’s daughter, Beverly Martinek, Wimberly, Tex. A catered dinner was served to 75 guests before the dance. The dance was held at Seaton Star Hall at Sexton, Tex. The grand march was led by Glen and Freda Chervenka for the wedding party.
  Last Modified	26 Dec 2019 15:20:20
  Family ID	F588	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Married - 26 Sep 1992 - Rogers, Bell County, Texas Died - 1 Oct 2009 - College Station, Brazos County, Texas Buried - - Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery, Zabcikville, Bell County, Texas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Davis, Viola VIOLA LYDIA KOVAR CHERVENKA DAVIS Viola passed away Oct. 1, 2009. She was born March 7, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Emma Kovar, Rossville. The Kovar Family later moved to Roger, Tex. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1939. On May 20, 1945, Viola married Woodrow Chervenka. Over the years they farmed in the Leedale, Tex., area. Viola was involved in 4-H as a leader in the Leedale Home Demonstration Club, and a member of the Ocker Brethren Church until she moved to Bryan, Tex., in 2004. She loved to dance, especially the Polka, and was once privileged to dance with Lawrence Welk. She loved to quilt, grow flowers and travel. She was preceded by her husband of 47 years, Woodrow Chervenka; husband Stanley Davis of 12 years; parents Frank and Emma Kovar; and brothers Raymond and Otis Kovar. Survivors include a son Woodrow (Freda) Chervenka; daughters Delores (Walter) Haisler and Ester (Marvin) Luksa; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several cousins in Kansas.