Josette Custer, daughter of Gilbert and Faye (Bowles) Cole, was born May 2, 1941 at Lohrville, Iowa and departed this life October 15, 2016 at Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City, Iowa. She lived her life to the age of 75 years, 5 months and 13 days.
Josette graduated from Lohrville High School in 1959.
On September 24, 1961, Josette Cole married Kenneth Lee Custer at the Presbyterian Church in Lohrville. Two sons were born to this union: Shane and Steve. Josette and Kenny made their home in Lohrville all of their married life.
Josette worked at Air Electric and Dick's Market. In 1979, she started working at Casey's in Lohrville and retired in 2000 as a district manager for Casey's .
Kenny passed away on October 17, 2001. Josette continued to make her home in Lohrville. She was a member of Lohrville United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching sporting games (favorite teams were Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings), and loved to decorate for every holiday.
Tootie, as she was known to her family and friends, was always there for her children and brothers. She loved hosting Christmas dinner with ham, the traditional gift exchange and a visit from Santa.
Josette is survived by her son Shane (Jill) of Missouri Valley, Iowa and his son, Cameron, stepchildren; Tyler Lemon and Stephanie (Dylan) Waschkowski and her so Steve (Shelley) of Anchorage, Alaska and his children, Ashley (Robert) Reed, Brett, Jason and Natalie Custer, two great-grandchildren: Sophia Josette Reed and Hadley Rieman, and four brothers: Don (Harriett) Cole of Churdan, Dick (Cindy) Cole of Jewell, Tim (Denise) Cole of Spirit Lake and Tom (Sharon) Cole of Cortez, Colorado.
Her parents, husband and a brother, Terry, preceded her in death.
A celebration of Josette's life was 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at United Methodist Church in Lohrville with Pastor Lorinda Hoover officiating. Burial was made in Evergreen Township Cemetery near Lohrville. Organist at the service was Nila Spencer. Recorded music of "Be Not Afraid" and "On Eagle's Wings" was played at the service.
Serving as casket bearers were Mike Schultz, Tom Anderson, Joe Berger, Tim Blair, Jim Toms and Kriss Lightner. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Maureen Schultz, Shelia Berger, Sandi Anderson, Kelly Christensen, Trish Allen, Sara Gemberling and Vicki Toms.
Josette graduated from Lohrville High School in 1959.
On September 24, 1961, Josette Cole married Kenneth Lee Custer at the Presbyterian Church in Lohrville. Two sons were born to this union: Shane and Steve. Josette and Kenny made their home in Lohrville all of their married life.
Josette worked at Air Electric and Dick's Market. In 1979, she started working at Casey's in Lohrville and retired in 2000 as a district manager for Casey's .
Kenny passed away on October 17, 2001. Josette continued to make her home in Lohrville. She was a member of Lohrville United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching sporting games (favorite teams were Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings), and loved to decorate for every holiday.
Tootie, as she was known to her family and friends, was always there for her children and brothers. She loved hosting Christmas dinner with ham, the traditional gift exchange and a visit from Santa.
Josette is survived by her son Shane (Jill) of Missouri Valley, Iowa and his son, Cameron, stepchildren; Tyler Lemon and Stephanie (Dylan) Waschkowski and her so Steve (Shelley) of Anchorage, Alaska and his children, Ashley (Robert) Reed, Brett, Jason and Natalie Custer, two great-grandchildren: Sophia Josette Reed and Hadley Rieman, and four brothers: Don (Harriett) Cole of Churdan, Dick (Cindy) Cole of Jewell, Tim (Denise) Cole of Spirit Lake and Tom (Sharon) Cole of Cortez, Colorado.
Her parents, husband and a brother, Terry, preceded her in death.
A celebration of Josette's life was 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at United Methodist Church in Lohrville with Pastor Lorinda Hoover officiating. Burial was made in Evergreen Township Cemetery near Lohrville. Organist at the service was Nila Spencer. Recorded music of "Be Not Afraid" and "On Eagle's Wings" was played at the service.
Serving as casket bearers were Mike Schultz, Tom Anderson, Joe Berger, Tim Blair, Jim Toms and Kriss Lightner. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Maureen Schultz, Shelia Berger, Sandi Anderson, Kelly Christensen, Trish Allen, Sara Gemberling and Vicki Toms.
Josette Custer, daughter of Gilbert and Faye (Bowles) Cole, was born May 2, 1941 at Lohrville, Iowa and departed this life October 15, 2016 at Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City, Iowa. She lived her life to the age of 75 years, 5 months and 13 days.
Josette graduated from Lohrville High School in 1959.
On September 24, 1961, Josette Cole married Kenneth Lee Custer at the Presbyterian Church in Lohrville. Two sons were born to this union: Shane and Steve. Josette and Kenny made their home in Lohrville all of their married life.
Josette worked at Air Electric and Dick's Market. In 1979, she started working at Casey's in Lohrville and retired in 2000 as a district manager for Casey's .
Kenny passed away on October 17, 2001. Josette continued to make her home in Lohrville. She was a member of Lohrville United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching sporting games (favorite teams were Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings), and loved to decorate for every holiday.
Tootie, as she was known to her family and friends, was always there for her children and brothers. She loved hosting Christmas dinner with ham, the traditional gift exchange and a visit from Santa.
Josette is survived by her son Shane (Jill) of Missouri Valley, Iowa and his son, Cameron, stepchildren; Tyler Lemon and Stephanie (Dylan) Waschkowski and her so Steve (Shelley) of Anchorage, Alaska and his children, Ashley (Robert) Reed, Brett, Jason and Natalie Custer, two great-grandchildren: Sophia Josette Reed and Hadley Rieman, and four brothers: Don (Harriett) Cole of Churdan, Dick (Cindy) Cole of Jewell, Tim (Denise) Cole of Spirit Lake and Tom (Sharon) Cole of Cortez, Colorado.
Her parents, husband and a brother, Terry, preceded her in death.
A celebration of Josette's life was 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at United Methodist Church in Lohrville with Pastor Lorinda Hoover officiating. Burial was made in Evergreen Township Cemetery near Lohrville. Organist at the service was Nila Spencer. Recorded music of "Be Not Afraid" and "On Eagle's Wings" was played at the service.
Serving as casket bearers were Mike Schultz, Tom Anderson, Joe Berger, Tim Blair, Jim Toms and Kriss Lightner. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Maureen Schultz, Shelia Berger, Sandi Anderson, Kelly Christensen, Trish Allen, Sara Gemberling and Vicki Toms.
Josette graduated from Lohrville High School in 1959.
On September 24, 1961, Josette Cole married Kenneth Lee Custer at the Presbyterian Church in Lohrville. Two sons were born to this union: Shane and Steve. Josette and Kenny made their home in Lohrville all of their married life.
Josette worked at Air Electric and Dick's Market. In 1979, she started working at Casey's in Lohrville and retired in 2000 as a district manager for Casey's .
Kenny passed away on October 17, 2001. Josette continued to make her home in Lohrville. She was a member of Lohrville United Methodist Church.
She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching sporting games (favorite teams were Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Vikings), and loved to decorate for every holiday.
Tootie, as she was known to her family and friends, was always there for her children and brothers. She loved hosting Christmas dinner with ham, the traditional gift exchange and a visit from Santa.
Josette is survived by her son Shane (Jill) of Missouri Valley, Iowa and his son, Cameron, stepchildren; Tyler Lemon and Stephanie (Dylan) Waschkowski and her so Steve (Shelley) of Anchorage, Alaska and his children, Ashley (Robert) Reed, Brett, Jason and Natalie Custer, two great-grandchildren: Sophia Josette Reed and Hadley Rieman, and four brothers: Don (Harriett) Cole of Churdan, Dick (Cindy) Cole of Jewell, Tim (Denise) Cole of Spirit Lake and Tom (Sharon) Cole of Cortez, Colorado.
Her parents, husband and a brother, Terry, preceded her in death.
A celebration of Josette's life was 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at United Methodist Church in Lohrville with Pastor Lorinda Hoover officiating. Burial was made in Evergreen Township Cemetery near Lohrville. Organist at the service was Nila Spencer. Recorded music of "Be Not Afraid" and "On Eagle's Wings" was played at the service.
Serving as casket bearers were Mike Schultz, Tom Anderson, Joe Berger, Tim Blair, Jim Toms and Kriss Lightner. Serving as honorary casket bearers were Maureen Schultz, Shelia Berger, Sandi Anderson, Kelly Christensen, Trish Allen, Sara Gemberling and Vicki Toms.
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