Clear Lake, Iowa
SWALEDALE - Lois Elaine Meier, 77, of Swaledale, died Thursday (Jan. 1, 2009) at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City surrounded by her family.
A funeral service for Lois will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, at the Evangelical Free Church, 1310 Highway 18 W., Clear Lake, with the Rev. Dan Jordan officiating. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Swaledale.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the church.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 101 N. Fourth St. in Clear Lake, is in charge of arrangements.
Lois Elaine Meier was born on July 6, 1931, in Clear Lake, the daughter of Charles and Elsie (Pals) Rickard. Lois was baptized in Clear Lake and attended and received her education in the Clear Lake Community Schools, graduating from Clear Lake High School in 1949.
She was united in marriage to Martin Meier on Oct. 15, 1950, in Clear Lake. After their marriage together, Lois and Martin farmed near Swaledale.
Lois enjoyed collecting stamps, bird watching, sewing, and knitting, but Lois's great love and enjoyment was her family and grandchildren. Lois loved to attend all of her grandchildren's school activities.
Church was very important to Lois and she was very active and a charter member of the Evangelical Free Church in Clear Lake, where she taught Sunday school for more than 50 years.
Lois was also a member of the Women's Missionary Society and the White Cross at the church, sang in the church choir, and was active in the stamp ministry at the church.
Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Martin Meier of Swaledale; her children, LaRee (Neal) Manson of Marathon, Wis., Brad (Rachel) Meier of Swaledale, LaDonna Woodford of Brooklyn Center, Minn., Greg (Julie) Meier of Swaledale, and LaVon Regnier of East Bethel, Minn.; 12 grandchildren: Stacey, Lisa, Joel, Christina, Amy, Anna, Sarah, Cari, Andy, Chelsy, Shealyn and Jackson; 20 great-grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Jean Barnes.
Ward-Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 641-357-2193, www.colonialchapels.com
Martin and family: I will miss Lois, who always (and possibly was the only one who) called me "Johnny." When I heard her call me that, I knew who was talking without even turning around. I'm sorry I did not find out about the funeral in time to be there.
John Sprole
January 07, 2009 | Des Moines, IA
May the peace which comes from the memories of love comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Dallas & Jessica Beek
January 05, 2009 | Shiloh, IL
You all have been a part of my life. My heart goes out to each of you at this time. There are so many special memories with your mom and you . May the Lord be near to each of you during this time. You are loved.
Diane Sander (Neuberger)
January 04, 2009 | Orlando, FL
Martin and family, I am so sorry to hear of Lois' death. I am in Utah right now for my nephews wedding so will not be able to be there for the funeral. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you at this difficult time. I have many good memories of aunt Lois over the years.
Dee-Dee Roben
January 04, 2009
Martin and family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we can not be there as we are in Utah for a wedding.
Cecil and Mary Ann Ditsworth
January 04, 2009
LaVon, Jackson and Meier Families;
Although no words can really help to ease the loss of your mother, grandmother, lifelong partner & best friend, may your many memories always give you strength and comfort.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mark, Mary, Justin & Lindsey Regnier
January 04, 2009 | Gordon, WI
To Meier Family:
We were very sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pete & JoAnne Williamson
(Lisa Williamsons in -laws)
Pete Williamson
January 04, 2009 | Wausau, WI
Sorry to read of Lois' death. I will always remember her and your family. She was one of my Sunday School teachers many years ago. She is rejoicing now. You are all in my prayers.
Marcella (Gobeli) Manyik,
Marcella Manyik
January 04, 2009 | La Junta, CO
We hold special memories of "Grandma Lois" as she taught our preschool aged daughter's Sunday School class over 20 years ago.
She was a special woman and will be missed.
Brent and Carol Meinecke
January 03, 2009 | Hartley, IA
