Coila Vande Lune
June 07, 2013
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Coila R. Vande Lune passed away peacefully on June 7, 2013, at Wesley Acres Care Center, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Coila was born in Garden Grove, Iowa on October 23, 1929 to Alda Otis and Bertha Bumgarner. Her family moved to Norwalk in 1941. She attended Norwalk High where she played basketball, graduating in 1947.
In 1950, she married Wayne “Lew” Lewis. They were associated with Connie & Lew’s Drive-In. They owned Lew’s Food Shop at 1105 Grand Ave. until Wayne’s passing in 1966. In 1968, she married John Vande Lune and they were married for 33 years. Coila was a 65 year member of the Royal Order of the Eastern Star in Norwalk and a member of Wakonda Christian Church for 57 years. She worked for Corn Belt Aluminum for 28 years, retiring in 1996. Coila enjoyed playing cribbage and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wayne Lewis and John Vande Lune; son, Scott Lewis; grandson, Cory Lewis; brothers, Carroll, George, Wayne, Darrell and Marvin Bumgarner.
Coila will be missed by her sons, Curtis (Terri) Lewis of Fresno, California, and Lloyd (Diane) Vande Lune of Clive; grandchildren, Ashlie (Michael) Clay, Alex, Andee, and Aimee Lewis; sister, Lois Blewett; sister-in-law, Irene Bumgarner; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will greet friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., with the memorial service at 12 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Wakonda Christian Church, 3938 Fleur Drive.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Coila’s church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Marietta Grimes
06/16/2013
Lloyd and Diane, Sorry for your recent loss, I know you will miss her dearly.
Dorothy H. Parry
06/14/2013
I said a Prayer for you today-That God;s love embrace you,that His light guide you,and that His hope lift you. My Sympthay to the family.
Karen Wood
06/12/2013
Just a note to tell you what a wonderful woman Coila was. She was one of my Eastern Star sisters, and I am a better person for knowing her. She was a classy lady, always there with a warm smile, thoughtful words, and willingness to help out in whatever way she could. My sympathies to Coila's family. Karen Wood, Indianola Chapter
Joni F
06/11/2013
Words themselves cannot fully express the sorrow that is felt over the loss of your dear Coila. Losing a loved one is such a difficult thing to deal with. As time goes by,though, you will begin to realize that as you think of her smiles, her affection for family, her laughter, the pain has diminished a bit and you'll find yourself smiling again. I didn't know her personally but, having lost someone dear to me, I can empathize with the pain you have and continue to experience. What comfort such scriptures as John 5:28,29 brought me! You will read there about the promise Jesus gave of resurrecting our loved ones back to life. When he resurrected His friend Lazarus back to life, He showed his ability and desire to fulfill that promise. ( John 11:38-44 ) Can you just imagine the joy Lazarus' sisters felt when they held him in their arms once again? This joy we too will feel in the very near future. Until that day comes, we have the promise that God will draw close to those whose hearts have been broken ( Psalms 34:18 ) I truly hope these few scriptures have helped lessen the pain you feel as they had mine.
Kevin Green
06/09/2013
My thoughts & prayers go out to Coila's family i was her mail carrier from 3-08 to 2- 13. She would always greet me with a smile & we would talk iowa hawkeyes sports. She always talk about her family and loved her cat . And whenever she would take off to go out west to california she always tell me and we would visited a little longer she was always and will be one of my favorite customer may you r.i.p. Coila
Kay Petterson
06/09/2013
To Coila's family, I knew Coila for more than 30 years through John's membership in the Pride of Iowa Barbershop Chorus. I always knew there would be a friendly face when I went to any of those functions. Then I became closer to her through the Order of Eastern Star. We sat next to each other and worked together in different capacities. I really missed her when she was no longer able to attend our meetings. She was such a treasure to have as a friend and all that knew her will miss her greatly. Her pains and worries are gone now and she is with those who went before her.
Bob Walton
06/09/2013
Curt and family: My most sincerest and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your mother, Coila. Your mother was a wonderful lady and I always enjoyed seeing her when I was in town. It was my joy and pleasure to help her at the shop when she would bring her car in for service, or when it snowed and I went and plowed her driveway. Coila will be missed by so many people who knew and adored her, and my prayers are with you and your family. There is no doubt that she is with her Lord and Savior and she is truly at peace. I pray for the good Lord to be with you and your family, Christ's loving care, comfort, and healing will most certainly carry you through this most trying and difficult time of great loss and sorrow. Bob Walton, Des Moines, Iowa.
Luke 23:43 Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."