Lois Angeline Clewell
May 21, 2020
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Lois (Ozzie) Clewell, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, Iowa on May 21, 2020. Memorial services will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Dubuque, IA.
Lois was born June 11, 1924 to Andrew and Elizabeth Aasland in Waubay, South Dakota. She received her nursing degree from Barton Hospital School of Nursing in Watertown, South Dakota. Lois worked as a Registered Nurse at Barton Hospital, Washington Nursing Home in Washington, Illinois and Xavier Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.
She married Dr. Robert Clewell on June 26, 1955. Together they had three sons, William, Robert, and Bruce.
She was a long-time member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Dubuque and served as president of the UMW. Lois was a member of P.E.O. Chapter IK in Dubuque. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Mount Pleasant Nursing Home.
Following the death of her husband in June 1995, Lois moved to Urbandale, Iowa to be closer to her children and grandchildren. She became active with the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Des Moines.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and her sons, William and Bruce; as well as her parents; brother, Donald; and sisters, Irene and Vivian. She is survived by her son and daughter-law, Robert and Rhea Ann Clewell; and her grandchildren, Samantha Bredbeck and Nicholas Clewell.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Dubuque and Immanuel United Methodist Church in Des Moines. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Paul E. Hoffmann
05/31/2020
Dear Bob,
I read your mother's obit today in the Dubuque paper, what a nice lady! She and your dad were very close friends with my parents Gene and Rita. Your dad was a great help to my career. I miss them. Paul
Rev Dr Rex E Piercy
05/28/2020
My deepest sympathy to you at the passing of your mother. During my years at St Lukes both of your parents were very special to me. Their loving commitment to their faith community was exemplary. Later when I served a church in suburban Des Moines your mother and I enjoyed a new friendship that included lunching together at favorite places like Younkers tea room. We continued our relationship through the mail when I moved away from the area. Her letters and notes were always very special to me. I celebrate her long and wonderful life as nurse, wife, mother, grandma , friend and church member. Her smile and ever positive attitude even amid personal distress and grief was a witness to us all. May she rest now in peace, reunited with her husband and sons. And May her memory fill your hearts with peace and blessing.