"A dynamo >5' lady has passed from us but her memories will live forever. Who can forget the laugh when she did something strange--and she recognized it. The wedding dresses, handkerchief dolls, and other sewing skills will always be physical reminders of Aunt Louise's many talents. The smell of fresh rolls, banana bars, and white divinity at Christmas will bring instant memories of her. When you see a driver-less car going past--who else could it be but Aunt Louise propped behind the wheel charging off to some other great adventure.
Sorry I can not be there in person to wish her a send off. Aunt Louise, Mom, and Uncle Lou already have heaven in turmoil as they rejoice together !!!
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In loving memory of
Vera Louise Mehlow
December 23, 1911 - March 26, 2013
V. Louise Grimm Mehlow, age 101, of Boone formerly of Ames died March 26, 2013 in Boone. A gathering of friends and family will be 4-7 p.m. Monday April 1, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way in Ames with a 11:00 a.m. funeral service Tuesday at Calvary United Methodist Church 1403 24th Street Ames, with burial at Glenwood Cemetery Ogden, Iowa.
Louise was born December 23, 1911 in Boone the daughter of C. Oscar and Susie (Lindahl) Anderson. She attended Boone High School. In 1929 she married Howard Grimm and he preceded her in death in 1963, she later married Clarence Mehlow and he preceded her in death in 1998. She worked as a fraternity cook for a while but was most active as a farm wife. She was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Ames. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, playing cards and could not pass a garage sale. It was said she could make a loaf of bread from the trunk of her car.
Louise is survived by her daughters, Betty (Bob) Burt of Ogden, Janet (Dick) Jacob of Vernon Hills, IL, 6 grandchildren, Elaine Marsh, Becky Benton, John V. Burt, Patty Peterson, Howard Jacob and Mary Beth Porter, 13 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded death by her parents, husbands Howard and Clarence, 4 brothers and two sisters.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Calvary United Methodist Church 1403 24th Street Ames Iowa 50010.
On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com