

Nell was born in Cresco, IA on August 29, 1934 to Ray and Madge Farnsworth. She attended school there through high school. She graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA with a degree in Business Education. While at Luther she met and married Ralph Rolland on June 9, 1957. They had four children. Brian, (Roxanne) Rolland of Mt Vernon, Ia. Brent, (Sandy) Rolland of Clear Lake, Ia. Rich Rolland of Key West, Fl. Nancy, (Pat) Jorgensen of Vinton, Ia.
Together they lived in several towns in Iowa including Eagle Grove, Stanhope, Jewel, Clarion, Vinton and Lisbon. After Ralph’s retirement from education, they moved to Mesa, Arizona during the winters and would return to Iowa during the summers to spend time traveling , visiting friends and family. Nell was a 3rd generation member of PEO, active in both athletic and band boosters while her children were involved in those activities and an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
Nell had an amazing love for her 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers and memorials the family requests that a special act of generosity to your own grandchildren be given to celebrate how special they make life.
On line condolences for the family can be left at Mariposa Gardens Mesa, Az www.dignitymemorial.com
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