Memorial
Reta Marie Saylor, 76, of Hiawatha, passed away Monday January 14, 2019. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm Thursday January 17, 2019 at the Chapel of Memories Stateroom, Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband Paul, daughters Jennifer O’Brien (Deb Quitney), Corinne Bohner (Michael), grandsons Jefferson and Patrick O’Brien, step- grandchildren Sarah, Blake and Lauren Bohner. Brother in-laws Howard Saylor (Rosalie) and Don Bennett, sister in-law Audrey Lou, along with many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and her brother.
Reta Marie Stone was born February 8th, 1942 in St. Louis, MO to Oren and Hellen Stone. She graduated from Vinton High School and St. Lukes School of Nursing. She married Paul Saylor on April 3, 1965 in Marion, IA. She worked as a registered nurse and case manager at St Lukes Hospital. She started the Oncology unit and managed the skilled nursing unit during her 38 years. She went on to be a health safety manager at PMX and retired from there. She was on the Hiawatha City Council and she enjoyed volunteering through many organizations within her church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Hiawatha Fire Department, or Hope United Church of Christ.