1924
Lois
2014
Lois Paxton
November 25, 1924 — April 20, 2014
Lois I. Paxton, 89, of East Moline, IL, died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Illini Restorative Care, Silvis, IL.
A graveside service will be held at Noon, Monday, April 28, 2014, at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Those wishing to attend the graveside service will need to meet at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family. Following the graveside service a celebration luncheon will be held at the McGeehee Center which is located in the rear of Schadt Park in Silvis, IL.
Lois was born on November 25, 1924, in What Cheer, Iowa, the daughter of David A. and Carrie E. (Kuntz) Crane. She married Everett L. Paxton on July 22, 1944, in Farson, IA. During WWII, she worked in the ammunition factory in Ankeny, IA.
Lois was very active and she enjoyed golfing, bowling, camping, and mall walking. She also enjoyed gardening, needle work, and socializing with others. She was totally devoted to her husband's care.
Survivors include her adoring husband, Everett
Sons William (Teresa) Paxton Silvis, IL
Donald (Jeannie) Paxton Kansas City, MO
6 grandchildren
13 great grandchildren
Brother Lawrence Crane East Moline, IL
Several nieces & nephews
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher, and 3 brothers.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
A graveside service will be held at Noon, Monday, April 28, 2014, at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Those wishing to attend the graveside service will need to meet at the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. Memorials may be made to the family. Following the graveside service a celebration luncheon will be held at the McGeehee Center which is located in the rear of Schadt Park in Silvis, IL.
Lois was born on November 25, 1924, in What Cheer, Iowa, the daughter of David A. and Carrie E. (Kuntz) Crane. She married Everett L. Paxton on July 22, 1944, in Farson, IA. During WWII, she worked in the ammunition factory in Ankeny, IA.
Lois was very active and she enjoyed golfing, bowling, camping, and mall walking. She also enjoyed gardening, needle work, and socializing with others. She was totally devoted to her husband's care.
Survivors include her adoring husband, Everett
Sons William (Teresa) Paxton Silvis, IL
Donald (Jeannie) Paxton Kansas City, MO
6 grandchildren
13 great grandchildren
Brother Lawrence Crane East Moline, IL
Several nieces & nephews
She was preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher, and 3 brothers.
Online condolences may be left for her family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Monday, April 28th, 2014, 10:00am - 11:00am, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Monday, April 28th, 2014, 12:00pm, National Cemetery
Interment Details
National Cemetery
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