Irvin Lofthus
December 02, 2011
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Irvin Lofthus, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Thursday, December 8, 2011, at Kavanagh House on 56th Street in Des Moines, Iowa.
Irvin was born September 21, 1922, in Red Lodge, Montana, the son of Martin and Sigrid (Froland) Lofthus. He was a rancher on his parents’ farm for many years. For most of their later years, Irvin and his wife, Doris lived in Joliet, Montana. Several years ago they moved to Des Moines, Iowa, to be closer to family.
Irvin is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Doris Lofthus; children, Peter (Karmella) Lofthus and Ruth (Ty) Smith; four grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Jensen and Inez (Louie) Kramp; many nieces and nephews; other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Martha Jean Lofthus; sister, Nina Lofthus and his parents.
Cremation has occurred and private burial will take place at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Steve Aadland
12/18/2011
Irvin was church organist at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Luther, Montana for many years. His music on the old pump-style reed organ at the church was beautiful. My father, who was Pastor at that time, had great respect for Irvin and all the members of St. Olaf appreciated Irvin's dediction, his loyalty and his talent.
Now at Immanuel Lutheran (St. Olaf's sister congregation) in Absarokee, we are installing a marvelous new pipe organ. I thought it only fitting that I should give a memorial in the name of mister Lofthus. That memorial gift of $25 has been submitted in memory of Irvin, the organist.
May you, the family of Irvin, know that his contribution to the mission of Christ's church has spanned the decades. Be comforted in the promise of God'd love with everlasting life in Jesus, our Savior.
Steve Aadland, Absarokee
(son of Pastor A. O. Aadland)
Delores Tanglen
12/14/2011
Doris,
I just noted the obituary in the Billings Gazette. Will be in touch later this week. Sorry for your loss, but rejoicing his Irvin's Homegoing.
Dennis and Marlene Newton
12/13/2011
To the Lofthus families,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Irvin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that the Lord will help each of you with the adjustments you will have to make. Marlene and I have many fond memories of Irvin and the rest of your family. We hope to see you in the future.
Love,
Dennis and Marlene Newton
Sue Lamb McQuillan
12/10/2011
Loftus Families
I am sorry for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather.
In my years of teaching in Joliet I met your family and remember the friendliness of Doris and Irvin and continued visits with them when we met in the grocery store. Yes, I do remember Peter, the quiet one, and Ruth, the vocal rebel.
Thinking of you
Sue Lamb McQuillan.....