In Memory of Lois Holm

 Lois Kusch Dahl Holm
1930 - 2014

Lois, my mother-in-law, passed away March 20, 2014. She was a kind, generous, good-hearted woman of faith and strength. She always had a good word to say about everyone. She was a wonderful mother-in-law and grandma. She was a great cook! She baked delicious strawberry bread and Christmas cookies for each family at Christmas. She carefully selected gifts for each of the grandchildren at Christmas and birthdays. My daughters now make Grandma Lois' Hash Brown Potato Casserole on holidays in remembrance of her.

I enjoyed going to garage sales with Lois, Lynette and Debi. Lois had an artistic eye for finding beautiful things for her home.

Lois always helped me in the kitchen when she came to my house for parties.

In addition to bringing food for the get-together, she always washed the dishes for me.

Lois enjoyed her lovely flower garden. I have many hostas and day lily plants because she generously dug up plants to share with me. When I see them in my yard, I think of her.

I am blessed that Lois was my mother-in-law. I love her and miss her, but I know she is in perfect peace and happiness now and for all time in heaven.

Lois and her cousin, Nohna were the same age and grew up together like sisters. They lived on the same block in Chicago. Here is a photo of the two of them on a float in a parade. If you look closely, you will see the flag with their names written on it.

a closer view (you can click on any image for a larger view)

Lois and Nohna, February 14, 1993.

 

Lois, in the center, and her cousin Nohna and their friends at a graduation celebration. 

Don't they look mature with their hats on.

 Lois married Elmer Dahl on May 6, 1950

 Lois and Elmer at a wedding reception

 On October 25, 1980, Lois married Fred Holm. Both she and Fred had lost their spouses in 1973.

Lois, Rebecca and Fred, January 2, 1989

Lois and Fred at Sunrise Assisted Living May 24, 2012

In Memory of Frederick A. Holm

Fred, Don's dad, passed away August 27, 2013. He spent the past four years in assisted living or nursing home care. He was very gracious about this, always saying, "you do the best you can". He never really complained. I am blessed that he was my Father-in-law. I love him and I know he loves me. We will miss you dad, but we know you are in perfect peace and happiness now and for all time in heaven.

October 8, 2012

 Aren't these kids sweet! Fred is the little guy with his older brothers, Carl and John.

Fred grew up on a farm. The back of this photo indicated a 4H project.

 Fred is in the back with his brothers and their little sister, Ruth.

Fred and Dorothy marry.

 

Dorothy and Fred at Eleanor's wedding which happened to be four days before Don was born.

In 1980 Fred and  Lois marry.

Fred loved to travel. He and Lois traveled all over the USA. Here they are Telluride Colorado--one of Fred's favorite states.

Lois and Fred are with Fred's brother, Carl and his wife, Ione.

 Fred and Lois welcoming my oldest daughter, Rebecca on New Year's Eve 1981.

Fred welcoming our youngest daughter, Emily on April 21, 1985

A fun memory-here I am with Fred at his home. The roof was filled with ice and snow. Getting up on a ladder, we used an ice pick to hack away at the ice in the gutters.

Fred lived with Lois for the past 17 months at Sunrise Assisted Living. Geralyn, the Life Enrichement Manager sent us a lovely letter about Fred. Click on images for larger view.

May 24, 2012

In Memory of Antoinette Eck

My mom passed away December 22, 2012. We were blessed that she lived to be 89 years old. I miss her so much, but I know she is in perfect peace and happiness now and for all time in heaven.

I really like this photo of her from Christmas 2009. It seems like she is telling me that everything is going to be alright. She seems so happy here. I like to remember her this way.

 

Dad and Mom on their wedding day, Feb. 14, 1953

My Grandpa John walking up the aisle with mom.