Lois Gauntt
March 3, 1930 ~ December 6, 2014
Lois Gauntt (nee Haeussler), 84, passed away in her home in Hiawatha, Iowa, on December 6, 2014.
Born on the family farm on March 3, 1930, in Ryan, Iowa, the daughter of William and Esther (Falconer) Haeussler. Lois enjoyed marching band, music, basketball and drama. In college she studied nursing and business administration. Married twice, she traveled the world extensively and lived in Texas, Rome, Brazil and Singapore. Upon returning to her roots in Iowa, she worked in avionics at Rockwell Collins until her retirement. She was compassionate, caring and very pleased with herself when she was able to make anyone laugh. In retirement she enjoyed reading murder mysteries, good food and long conversations with friends and family. Despite her world travels, Lois always remained a small town girl.
She is survived by her brother Bill Hauessler (Doris) of Marion, Iowa; three children, Patricia Deming (Michael) of Kettle Falls, Washington, Doug McKirahan of San Francisco, California, and Blair Gauntt of Hiawatha; along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
There will be a service at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2014,at Zion Presbyterian Church, 110 N 3rd Street, Coggon, Iowa. There will be a graveside memorial followed by a lunch at the church. As per her wishes, Lois will be cremated. Her earthly remains will be interred in the Coggon Cemetery alongside her beloved parents. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Marion.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Mercy and to Unity Point Clinic; and countless others who have provided loving care and support to their mother in the past several years.
Memorials may be directed to the family to assist with expenses.
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So sorry to hear about your mother, Blair. Sending my prayers and good thoughts to you and your family.
Blair, I’m sending you warm thoughts for peace during this time. Lois was blessed to have you there for her. You were blessed to have her 84 years. Hugs to you!
Dear Patti, Doug and Blair –
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I worked with your mom (Patti you probably remember me) at Rockwell in the Railroad Group. She became my dear friend very quickly. Lois taked about you three constantly. She was so proud of you all. I loved her husky voice and how she could make us die laughing with a roll of her eyes! I feel blessed to have known her and will miss her yearly Christmas card and her calls to chat once in a while. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. She had many anecdotes to share and I always looked forward to seeing her at tax time. May she rest in peace.
Peace and warmth to you as you remember the best of her, knowing that there will be much of that to remember.
Blair, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a real character and always good for a laugh. She was also lucky to have you as you were to have her. My thoughts are with you and your siblings at this time.
Blair, you have a great sense of humor, and i know now where it came from. Lois had a fun, sassy sense of humor. And you made her laugh.
Blair. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Higgins-Freese Family