LAWSON, Rachel L 1951-2013

LAWSON

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 8/1/2013 at 12:05:05

Rachel Louise (Stromley) Lawson

Lake Mills, Iowa — A graveside service for Rachel L. (Stromley) Lawson will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Somber Lutheran Cemetery, Lake Mills, Iowa.

Rachel Louise Lawson passed away in her home surrounded by family on the morning of Monday, July 29, 2013. She was 61 years old.

Rachel was born on October 24, 1951, to Kristian and Viola (Nelson) Stromley in Meltonville, Iowa. As a child, she grew up in the northern Iowa area and attended Somber Christian Day School. Eventually, she moved to Albert Lea in 1978. On August 19, 1995, Rachel was united in marriage to Gary Lawson.

Rachel was very good with her hands, and she loved crafting, woodworking, quilting, painting and drawing. She was a person who would always keep people on their toes. She was a very determined woman and would always find a way to get things accomplished.

Rachel was the most caring person one could meet, always looking out for the people who were close to her. She also had a love for animals and motorcycle riding.

Most of all, Rachel loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ones left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Gary Lawson; daughters, Bobbi Jo (Rob) Gilbertson, and Katie VonHagen; grandchildren, Jesse Gilbertson, Jaimie (Derek) Holtzleicer and Caycee Gilbertson; great-grandchildren, Hayden Gilbertson, and Jaime and Derek have a son on the way; brothers, Rueben, Wayne (Linda), Mike (Donna) and Rodney (Wilma); sisters, Barb (George) Smith-Marson and Marge (Dean) Saathoff; as well as many other loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rachel is preceded in death by her parents, Kristian and Viola Stromley, and six brothers, four sisters, a nephew, and a brother in-law.

Rachel was loved by many people and will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

Globe Gazette, August 1, 2013