Nixon, Lois J (1941-2015)

NIXON, LUPPES, MUXFELT, LETSCH, FAIR, WISER

Posted By: Colleen J Ossman (email)
Date: 6/15/2015 at 14:33:40

June 5, 2015
The Daily Freeman Journal

Lois Jean (Luppes) Nixon (74) passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2015. Born on April 9, 1941 in Kamrar, IA to Johnnie and Pearl Luppes; Lois was the baby of eight children. Lois also lived in Blairsburg and Webster City until she moved to California in 1979, where she lived in Vacaville and Winters. Lois, or "Dusty" as she became known on the job, is a retired Operating Engineer. Dusty enjoyed a long retirement full of gardening and crafts; she was a fan of the 49ers, Sacramento Kings and Nascar; and she enjoyed the slow steady pace of road trips "off like a herd of turtles."

Dusty is survived by her longtime companion Dee Barnes, two brothers: Johnnie (Sharon) Luppes Jr., Kenneth (Jeanne) Luppes, and a sister Aretta Muxfelt. She is also survived by five children Cynthia (David) Letsch of Grimes, IA, Ron (Beth) Nixon, Jr. of Winters, CA, Daniel (Trisha) Nixon of Ankeny, IA, Teresa Fair of Winters, CA, Lisa (Conrad) Wiser of Grimes, IA, and her ex-husband Ron Nixon, Sr. of Jonesboro, AR. Lois' family also includes 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, a long list of nieces and nephews, and many others who called her "Grandma." A few weeks before her death, several of Lois' grandchildren hosted a two day birthday party/Easter celebration, which Lois was able to attend and greatly appreciated. Lois was able to remain at home until her death through care provided to her by family members.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 1pm on Tuesday, June 9th at Vaca Hills Chapel in Vacaville, CA. Services will also be held in Iowa; they are tentatively scheduled for mid-July, details to follow.