Lois Waldron

Lois Mae Waldron, 81, of Keokuk died on October 12, 2012. She was born on October 6, 1931 in Anamosa, IA a daughter to Raymond & Clara Larson Cole. Lois married Stanley Vincent Waldron on July 4, 1949 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Anamosa, IA. He preceded her in death on September 5, 2005. Lois owned and operated Stan's Pastry Shop in Keokuk, IA, alongside her husband and children, since 1967. After the passing of husband, Lois was able to maintain the bakery operation with the help of her family, specifically her daughter and son-in-law, Madonna and Dick Kirchner. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church. Lois was involved in many charitable and community organizations. She was a proud supporter of Keokuk Catholic Schools and was a former board member. Lois was past president of Ladies of Charity and also organized their Christmas Baskets. She was the co-founder of 800 Block Party for Easter Seals. Lois was a volunteer for Birthright and the Democratic Headquarters. She was also a recipient of BPW Woman of Achievement and the Spirit of Keokuk Award. Her proudest moments were framed by a loving family and her strong faith in God. Lois is survived by six...[more]

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ughters and one son: Madonna Kirchner and her husband Dick of Hamilton, IL, Colleen Gredell and her husband Ed of Keokuk, IA, Maureen Kull and her husband Kevin of Keokuk, IA, Elaine Gray (Reggie Underwood) of Waxahachie, TX, Theresa Davidson and her husband Eugene of Oxford, IA, Mary Costa and her husband Kevin of Arlington, TX, and Patrick Waldron and his wife Kari of Adel, IA; one sister: Jean Cook; three brothers: Ed (Pat) Lubben, Jim (Maureen) Lubben and John (Pat) Lubben; sixteen grandchildren: Edward (Debbie) Gredell, Jason (Chastity) Kull, Erica (Joe) Babinski, Angela (Jontae Anderson) Gredell, Erin (Mike) Weber, Nathan Kull, Dustin (Mindy) Davidson, Emily Kull, Vincent (Laura) Davidson, Josh (Carolyn) Gray, Jacob Gray, Anthony Davidson, Jonah, Sam, and Clara Waldron and Angelia Costa; eight great grandchildren: Olivia & Nick Babinski, Ian Gredell, Taeja Anderson, Elijah, Ethan, and Emma Kull and Erana Kull and also her dog Precious. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, Lois was preceded in death by her parents, step father, one sister, and a great grandson in infancy. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 20 at All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk with Rev. Robert Lathrop and Rev. Marty Goetz officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Visitation is after 3:00 pm on Friday with family meeting with friends from 6 to 8 at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers located at 1212 Concert St. in Keokuk. There will be a Rosary recited at 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Keokuk Catholic Schools or Ladies of Charity.