Paula McLaud
September 2, 1925 ~ July 7, 2011
Paula McLaud, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Living Center West. Funeral Services: 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Ivan Nienhaus. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home, with a rosary at 6 p.m. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Rose Douglas; brothers, John (Josephine) Arenas and Joe (Lydia) Arenas; sister, Anita (Robert) Sells, all of Cedar Rapids; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Paula was born September 2, 1925, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of John and Maria (Lopez) Arenas. She married Fred E. McLaud on October 16, 1946, in Cedar Rapids. She worked as an elevator operator at Guaranty Bank and as a housekeeper at Coe College. Paula was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and volunteered with American Red Cross Gray Lady Service. She enjoyed spending time with her family and often prepared and shared meals, making sure no one went away hungry. Paula will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, Wayne and Fred; brother, Jesse Arenas; and sisters, Frances Bopp and Eva Rodriguez. A memorial fund has been established.
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I have fond memories of Paula at Coe where she work when I was on security. She was also very good to my mother giving her rides home when she needed them, Paula was just a wonderful caring person always helping people in need
Rosie,and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family,your Mom was a great person she always was so helpful I enjoyed talking to her I have great memories of her through all my life and our Familys getting together.Eva and your Mom were the only two people that would call me Maggie,what a GREAT lady.
To Rose and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers and this sad time. I know how dear your Mother was to you. Take comfort in knowing she is with her Lord now.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Darlene