Luella "Lu" Stone
March 10, 2023
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“This too shall pass”…if you knew Luella Stone, she probably said these words to you at one time or another.
Ever pragmatic about death (and life), Lu passed away on March 10, 2023- her 92nd birthday. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Plymouth Church, 4126 Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines.
Lu was the youngest of seven children born to Herman and Anna Heitshusen on a farm near Williamsburg, IA. After receiving her BSN from the University of Iowa, she married James Stone. They made their home in Des Moines raising two daughters.
Luella was preceded in death by her parents and all of her siblings.
She is lovingly remembered and survived by her husband of 68 years, James; daughters, Julie (Paul) McGarvey and Jaqueline Stone; grandsons, Neil (Stephanie), Paul and Jack McGarvey; and two great- granddaughters, Isabella Lu and Zoe Alexandra McGarvey.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Plymouth Church, Every Step Hospice, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mary Daily Lange
03/17/2023
My dear friend, Jim - I wish you comfort in the loss of your wonderful partner, Lou and joy in the memories you shared. I will always remember the two of you after church services as you made sure to confront Lenny and me about the current state of politics and Lou would rescue us from your very strong and well thought out opinions. You are very dear people and such a couple.
lauren
03/15/2023
What a shock and such a shock. Jim, we share in your grief and your loss. Hoping that eventually you can take comfort and feel happiness in the 68 years of partnership and memory-building. July will never be the same.
Sue Harmon
03/15/2023
Keeping you close in thought as you mourn, cherish, and honor one who was so loved. With deepest sympathy, the Isaacson family.
Nancy Waddill
03/14/2023
Jim, Bob and I were saddened this morning when we learned of Lus passing. You and Lu added so much enjoyment to our lives while exercising with Miss Vicki. May you be blessed with loving and happy memories of the life you and Lu had together. Bob and Nancy Waddill
Joyce & Harold Templeman
03/14/2023
Our deepest sympathy goes to Jim and Lus family. We always enjoyed seeing them at Dave & Susies apple stand at the the Farmers Market.