Smith, Lois Ida 1961 - 2019

SMITH, WURZER, RIDGWAY, MEYER, STEVENS, ARENS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 1/31/2019 at 16:53:08

Lois Smith, age 57, of Decorah, IA died Sunday January 13, 2019 at her home in Decorah.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 17, 2019 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Decorah, IA with Rev. Donald Hertges presiding. Burial of ashes will be a later date at St. Luke’s Cemetery in St. Lucas, IA.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Schluter Balik Funeral Home in Decorah and also after 9:30 a.m., Thursday at the Church.

Lois Ida Smith was born September 29th, 1961 in Decorah, IA to Alvin and Doris (Wurzer) Smith. Lois attended St. Lukes Catholic school and graduated from Turkey Valley High School in 1980. She was an incredibly hard worker and enjoyed her time working for Marv Smith Electric, Rockwell Collins and as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Much of her career was spent caring for and building relationships with the residents and their families at Barthell Eastern Star Nursing Home. Lois was a devoted and loving mother. She was most proud of her daughters and especially enjoyed her role as grandma. Lois enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, cross stitching, dogs and being outdoors. She will be remembered as selfless and supportive, but also for her strength and stubbornness; this is what she will be missed for the most.
Lois is survived by two daughters: Traci (Joel) Ridgway, Atkins, IA, Shana (Evan) Meyer, Decorah, IA; Four grandchildren: Emerson and Cameron Ridgway, Caleb and Owen Meyer; Mother: Doris Smith, Fort Atkinson, IA; Brothers: Marv (Becky) Smith, Fort Atkinson, IA, Roger (Emily) Smith, Eyota, MN, Gary (Barb) Smith, Calmar, IA, Jean (Kris) Smith, Calmar, IA, Duane (Tammy) Smith, Tenino, WA; Sisters: Connie (Paul) Stevens, Ridgeway, IA, Lynn (Leon) Arens, Cedar Rapids, IA; Sister-In-Law: Shirley Smith, Calmar, IA, and many nieces and nephews.

Lois was preceded in death by her father: Alvin Smith; Brothers: Ronald Smith in 1982 and Paul Smith in 2008.

A special thank you to Becky Smith for her priceless gift that blessed us with four additional years to enjoy our mother, sister, daughter, G-ma, and friend.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the Humane Society of Northeast Iowa 2345 Millennium Road, Decorah, IA 52101 or Camp Hertko Hollow (Diabetic camp for youth) 101 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309.

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