Lois Graeve
February 16, 2013
Lois Anne Graeve, 72, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013, in McAllen, Texas. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Lois was born June 10, 1940, in Des Moines, to Raymond and Betty Webb, and was a lifelong resident. She owned Granny’s Sweet Freeze on Des Moines’ eastside for 30 years. Lois was an avid golfer and she and her husband Jerry were three time Senior State Golf Champions. She dedicated her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and her ice cream shop.
Lois is survived by her loving husband Jerry; children, Terri (Bruce) Barnes, J.D. (Cathy) Graeve, and Jeff (Jacki) Graeve; daughter-in-law, Dawna Graeve; brother, Dale Webb; sister, Carol VanderLinden; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of extended loving relatives and dear friends.
Waiting in heaven to greet her were her son, Brett Graeve; her parents; and her brothers, Ray and Lenny Webb.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Barry Little
03/04/2013
My sympathies to the Graeve family for your loss. She was the ultimate team Mom at Grandview Little League. It was great to be able to see her after my baseball life at Grannies. Many fond memories.
Jo Pietig
03/04/2013
I am so blessed to have been a part of her life. Lois was such a special person and I aspired to be like her. I am up at the Mayo Clinic and won't be able to make it. Sending love, hugs and prayers to all of you.
Barbara Downard
03/03/2013
I am so sorry to hear this of Lois passing. She was such a nice lady. I met her when her mother Betty Webb and my father Charles Downard married. She was always there to help when they became unable to take care of thereselves. She will never be forgotten.
Brent & Marty Hulsebus
02/26/2013
We will miss you Lois! Love and prayers to Jerry, Dawna and the rest of the family and friends. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and condolences.
Lois, you were one of the first to welcome us to Des Moines. Granny's Sweet Freeze is still our favorite ice cream place!
Sally Blount
02/21/2013
So very sorry to see of Lois's passing. I have many fond memories from the 60 and 70s.
My sympathies to all of you.
Sally
Dan and Joan Brown
02/21/2013
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. You guys were like a second family to us growing up.
Our memories will Lois will never be forgotten.
Dr. Lee Holmes
02/20/2013
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Lois. She will be missed by me and all of the staff at your neighbors, Hubbell Animal Hospital.
The staff and children @ Grand View child Dev. Ctr
02/20/2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Granny's entire family! She was always so sweet to all of us and so patient with our kids when we walked them over for ice cream. We will all miss seeing her. She will be greatly missed!.
Darlene Nair
02/20/2013
Lois "Granny" and my brother Bob have had a special bond for years and is so saddened. We all as a family who have been loyal customers to her great east side ice cream shop will miss her sweet smile and beautiful face and personality. Our sympathies go out to your family!
Bob Nair, Darlene Nair & Family
Todd, Dusty & Pat
02/20/2013
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Our sympathy goes out to the entire Graeve family, especially Jerry.
Jim and Juanita Farrell
02/19/2013
Jerry and family,
We will always remember the many good times we had down here in Texas. Lois was a wonderful lady and a good friend. May God Bless you and your lovely family.
Sherman & Sheila Ploeger
02/19/2013
Dear Jerry & Family: Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. Lois was an amazing person that will be missed greatly. We will never forget all the fun times we had with the gang in Texas. We appreciated Lois as a neighbor and great friend. We will miss her deeply! Our sincere blessing are with you all.
Carol and Bob Schmacker
02/19/2013
Dear Jerry and Family,
We were so sorry to learn of Lois's passing. She was a very fine person. I have some very happy memories of she and I at Wilson Junior High.
Our sincere blessings to you and your family.
In His Name,
Carol and Bob Schmacker
Pat B.
02/19/2013
Rest in peace Granny--I will miss your smiling face at the ice cream shoppe.
Zona & Diane Johnson
02/19/2013
Sorry to hear of lois's passing she is a cousin of mine. Daniels side of the family..She taught at Hoyt Junior High when i went there.. She was indeed a beautiful lady and will be missed dearly.. R.I.P.