Loal Stewart
January 10, 2010
Loal Stewart, 90, passed away January 10, 2010 at Taylor House Hospice from heart disease. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with visitation two hours prior to the service.
Loal was born May 16, 1919 in St. Charles, Iowa; the daughter of James and Amy (Preston) Armstrong. She was a graduate of Ankeny High School in the Class of 1938.
Loal married Merle (Buss) Stewart on July 8, 1939 at the Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Des Moines. Loal and Merle started their family when son, Ronald Keith was born and then later came daughter, Judith Gail and son, William Lowell.
Merle and Loal loved to go dancing in their younger years. And Loal enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and competing in the family racing pool (which she just won for the 2009 season).
Loal was a caregiver her entire life. She cared for her in-laws, Olive and William Stewart in their later years and after having raised her own children, she assisted with the care of some of her grandchildren.
Loal has always been a good family historian and could remember the dates and details of every family event. She was also an accomplished seamstress and skilled in the arts of embroidery, cross stitch and crochet.
Loal was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Merle and sisters, Mary Weeks, Kathryn Krantz, and Bonnie Buckroyd. She is survived by son, Ron (Cara) Stewart of Des Moines; daughter, Judy (Larry) Lee of Des Moines; and son, Bill (Barbara) Stewart of Tucson, Arizona. In addition, are her grandchildren: Amy (John) Hunt of Johnston, Don (Kristi) Quijano of West Des Moines, Jerry (Julie Knight) Stewart of Winterset, Chuck (Kelly) Stewart of Maple Valley, Washington, and Andy (Stacy) Stewart of Tucson, Arizona. One brother and sister-in-law, Rex and Darlene Armstrong of Washington, Iowa also survive.
Loal was also very proud of her seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She enjoyed recognizing birthdays and attending weddings and always loved a party.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Taylor House or the charity of one’s choice in Loal’s name.
On-line condolences may be made at HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Ted Prine
01/12/2010
Ron,
I was sorry to see that your mother passed away. It sounds like see lived a long and full live. You have my sympathy.
David and Peggy Hager
01/12/2010
Our sincere sympathy goes out to the family for your loss of the "Queen Mum".
Raymond & Franny
01/12/2010
Ron, Cara & Family,
Our thoughts are with you all at this sorrowfull time. Ninety was a good innings but always remember that "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."
Marie & Butch Kasparek
01/12/2010
I was so sad to see that your mom had passed away on Sunday. Even though I had never met her, I thought of her often since Cara shared with me on the way to the game on Tuesday evening. I'm happy that you were able to be with her. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Butch and Marie Kasparek
John Gurwell
01/12/2010
I'm very sorry for your loss. I liked being over at your house when I was young.
Terry Armstrong (Iowa FB)
01/12/2010
Ron & Cara,
I am so sorry for your loss...you have my deepest sympathy. Hold your memories close, they will be very important to you in the future. I'm sure she had a great life and saw/experienced more than you & I can ever imagine.
Matt & Dana Engelbert
01/12/2010
Ron, Cara & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. It sounds like Loal gave you many wonderful memories and we hope those are giving you some comfort now.
Matt, Dana & Colin Engelbert
Connie and Rocky Craig
01/12/2010
Ron and Cara,
Was looking through the obits today and came across the name Loal and thought what a different kind of name, I continued reading and thought what a lovely person this must of been, when I saw it was your mother Ron I was shocked and saddened of your great loss. You and Cara will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time.