Lois Ann (Keeler) Murrow 1916-2010

MURROW, KEELER

Posted By: Ann Bowler (email)
Date: 10/29/2011 at 19:39:30

Stories about Lois (Keeler) having been Iowa State 4-H Queen were told during the Memories time at the Memorial services.

“The Osceola Tribune” Osceola, Iowa Tuesday, June 20, 1933. Front Page.
“LOIS KEELER IS 4-H CLUB QUEEN”
“Weldon Girl Selected Over Candidates From All Counties In State”

“Lois Keeler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Keeler of Green Bay township, was queen of the 4-H club state convention held at Iowa State College at Ames last week. She reigned at the corn festival which concluded the convention Friday.

The honor is a signal one. Each county in the state selects a candidate for this honor and the final selection is left to the convention. Election is based on personality, club work achievement, posture, appearance and popularity.

Lois graduated from Osceola High School with the class of 1933 and was popular in school circles here. Her many friends are pleased to learn of the honor accorded her at Ames.

Although she lives in Clarke county, the home being just north of the Decatur-Clarke county line, she belongs to the 4-H club in Decatur county.”

“The Leon Journal-Reporter” Leon, Iowa June 22, 1933 Front Page
Main Head Line-- “MISS LOIS KEELER CHOSEN IOWA 4-H QUEEN”
Article In Right Column.

“Des Moines Register” 2010 05 06 Metro & Iowa p. 9 c. 4
“Lois Keeler Murrow”

“Lois Keeler Murrow, 93, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Walnut Ridge Senior Campus in Clive, Iowa. At her request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lois Keeler was born May 12, 1916 in Weldon, Iowa, the daughter of Bert and Della (Hall) Keeler. She lived most of her adult life in Des Moines. Lois received her B. A. from Drake University. She was a retired teacher with the Des Moines Public Schools. Lois was a Life time Member of the National Education Association and a member of the Iowa State Education Association, National Association of University Women, Chapter HY of P.E.O. and the First Christian Church.

Lois was married to Cecil R. Murrow who preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons, Charles Murrow of DeSota, Iowa and Captain John K. Murrow, Fed Ex Tet. and his wife Susan of Germantown, Tennessee; brother Wayne Keeler of Weldon, Iowa and grandchildren, John Murrow and Sarah Murrow both of Tampa, Florida.

Contributions in Memory of Lois may be directed to Hospice of Central Iowa, 401 Railroad Place, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266.”