Lois Besco

Lois Besco, 89, died on July 15, 2016 in Des Moines, IA. Per Lois’s request cremation has occurred and family and friends will gather on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chariton Cemetery in Chariton, IA, for a graveside service.

Lois was born on April 6, 1927 in Milo, Iowa. The daughter of Elfa and Emery Arnold. In 1947 Lois married her childhood sweetheart and the love of her life, Dale Besco. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Lois selflessly gave her time to raising her two children and supporting her husband in his career and related job relocations. They enjoyed living in Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Illinois. Throughout her life Lois worked as a country school teacher, helped Dale in the retail business, and was a middle school secretary.

She will be remembered by her family and everyone fortunate enough to have known her as a warm, nurturing woman.

While her death is a blessing for her, she leaves behind a string of broken hearts. Her spirit is carried on by her son, Terry (Patti); daughter, Alise (Jonann Noftsger); brother, Max Arnold; brother-in-law, Donald Besco; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Dale.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Unity Point Hospice in Des Moines, Wesley Life Meals on Wheels, or Valley View Village Employee Assistance Fund at 2571 Guthrie Avenue in Des Moines, IA 50317.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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