Her career started, after raising five sons, as an associate buyer for the Style Shops and Honard Von Maur. She loved gardening and visiting with her neighbors in Monmouth. She was a former of the Eastern Star in Aledo, and a supportive member of the Carman United Methodist Church. She and her husband retired to their family farm in rural Lomax where she and her sons created a beautiful sanctuary for all to enjoy. There were many family gatherings at her farm. Her patriotism was enhanced by her brothers and sons that served in the military.
Survivors include five sons- Cary (Judy) Bowlyou of Pleasant Valley, IA., Charles (Sue) Bowlyou and Richard (Linda) Bowlyou of rural Lomax, IL., Lynn (Linda) Bowlyou of Aledo, IL., Byron (Shelly) Bowlyou of Chetek, WI., thirteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, five brothers- Guy Eaves of Fountain Green, IL., Jerry (Nancy) Eaves of Memphis, MO., Lester (Patty) Eaves of Niota, IL., Jack (Kay) Eaves and Richard (Becky) Eaves of Fort Madison, IA., two sisters- Imogene (Don) Hodges of Fort Madison, IA., Linda (Tom) Neuendorf of Donnellson, IA., numerous loving nieces and nephews, and her extended family at Oak Lane.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters- Ruby Pickard and Betty Scott, and four brothers- Mike, Pat, Vernon and Billy Eaves.
Burial will be in the Carman Cemetery.
Her career started, after raising five sons, as an associate buyer for the Style Shops and Honard Von Maur. She loved gardening and visiting with her neighbors in Monmouth. She was a former of the Eastern Star in Aledo, and a supportive member of the Carman United Methodist Church. She and her husband retired to their family farm in rural Lomax where she and her sons created a beautiful sanctuary for all to enjoy. There were many family gatherings at her farm. Her patriotism was enhanced by her brothers and sons that served in the military.
Survivors include five sons- Cary (Judy) Bowlyou of Pleasant Valley, IA., Charles (Sue) Bowlyou and Richard (Linda) Bowlyou of rural Lomax, IL., Lynn (Linda) Bowlyou of Aledo, IL., Byron (Shelly) Bowlyou of Chetek, WI., thirteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, five brothers- Guy Eaves of Fountain Green, IL., Jerry (Nancy) Eaves of Memphis, MO., Lester (Patty) Eaves of Niota, IL., Jack (Kay) Eaves and Richard (Becky) Eaves of Fort Madison, IA., two sisters- Imogene (Don) Hodges of Fort Madison, IA., Linda (Tom) Neuendorf of Donnellson, IA., numerous loving nieces and nephews, and her extended family at Oak Lane.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters- Ruby Pickard and Betty Scott, and four brothers- Mike, Pat, Vernon and Billy Eaves.
Burial will be in the Carman Cemetery.
Family Members
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Melvin Leonard "Mike" Eaves
1922–1987
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Oscar Gilbert McGarvy "Pat" Eaves
1924–2004
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Ruby Ester Eaves Pickard
1926–1990
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Betty Lou Eaves Scott
1927–2009
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Vernon Leroy Eaves
1931–2009
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Gerald "Gerry" Eaves Jr
1936–2023
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William James "Billy" Eaves
1940–1977
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Jack Edward Eaves
1942–2020
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Linda Carroll Eaves Neuendorf
1943–2015
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