Loretta Downs
March 13, 2019
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Loretta Downs, 79, passed away on March 13, 2019. Loretta was born October 13, 1939 near Humeston, Iowa to Pearl and Genevieve (Woodall) Davenport.
Loretta graduated from Humeston High School in 1958. After graduation, Loretta moved to Des Moines, where she made her home until her passing.
Loretta married Gregory Downs on December 20, 1959. They had two daughters together, Theresa (John) Skalla and Beth (Charles) Lovell.
A caring and devoted Christian wife and mother, Loretta loved the Lord and her family.
Loretta is survived by her husband, Greg; daughters and their husbands, Theresa (John) Skalla and Beth (Charles) Lovell; grandchildren, Trelawney (Phil) Carman, Andy Downs, Christopher Skalla, Jacob Lovell, Cherese Lovell, Ricardo (Hannah) Ramirez Jr., Patrick Skalla, Vickira Lovell and Jennaki Lovell; her great grandchildren, Rachel Pflum, Megan Brown, Dustin Barrett, Lillian Carman, Claira Carman, Jacob Brown, Rohen Lovell, Brayton Cooney, Bennett Ramirez, one on the way and Broly Lovell; one great great grandchild, Mathew Pflum. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Glenys Brown.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Union Park Methodist Church, 2305 E. 12th Street in Des Moines. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am at the church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Ed & Janet Frese
03/19/2019
Greg & family, our sympathy goes out to the family, so sorry we couldnt attend Lorettas service today. Im sure she will be missed by leaving you so sudden. Bless you.
Debbie Maier Wayman
03/18/2019
Terri, so sorry for your loss. I remember with fondness of our Blue Bird/Campfire Girls meetings that your mom led and how much fun we had. Thinking of you.
Nita Brower
03/18/2019
Loretta's love and friendship blessed her family, her friends, and her church. We will hold her cherished memory as a treasure in our hearts forever. May God surround you with peace and comfort.
Nita Brower
Roz (Rosie) Sayers Abel
03/18/2019
Dear Greg & Daughters, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Some of my earliest memories are of you and Loretta during Sayers family dinners. Loretta always had such beautiful hands and polished nails and dressed so pretty... I'm sure she hated having a pesky little girl hanging around. I know I haven't stayed in touch but know that you are in my prayers. May God give you comfort at this time. Love, Rosie Sayers Abel
Judy Seaver- Chamat
03/18/2019
Dear Greg and Family,
It was with great sadness that I read of Lorettas passing. You and your wonderful family are in my thoughts and prayers. You and Loretta were always very special to my Mom and Dad, Lloyd and Mary Seaver. May your many wonderful memories of your years together carry you through the days ahead.
Those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time. - Goethe.
Sincerely,
Judy Seaver-Chamat
Jeff Scott
03/18/2019
She was an amazing friend. We will miss her. Thoughts and prayers...
Bobbi Farris
03/17/2019
Beth and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all in your time of sorrow.
Etta Muller
03/16/2019
Greg & Daughters, & Family,
My Prayers are with all of you. My heart is broke. Loretta will really be missed. She was mom to every one. A wonderful lady. So hard to think I can not pick up the phone and call her. So many wonderful memories. She Loved her husband so much and her daughters and their families. Was so proud of them. As a mother and grandmother does she worried about all of them and in trusted them in Gods hands. Prayers are with all of you. God Bless you Loretta. Know you are a good place with our Lord. Love all of you Etta.