Vera Mae Touro

Born in Martelle, Iowa on June 17, 1914
Departed on August 24, 2009. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Vera Mae Touro, 95, of Cedar Rapids, died August 24, 2009 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. William Warhover of Echo Hill Presbyterian Church will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters: Darlene Schrimper of Cedar Rapids; Doris (Joe) Masterson of Brown Deer, WI; two sons Don (Becky) Touro of Goodlettsville, TN; and Kenneth (Linda) Touro of Marion. She is survived by a brother, Leonard Stewart and a sister, Eleanor (Dave) Kelley of Springville, and a sister Frances French of Marion. She is also survived by grandchildren Susan Milbach, Nancy Rood, Michelle Ramirez, Jeff Owen, Julie Canny, Jodie Elson, Brian Touro, Tim Touro, and Scott Touro; 12 great grandchildren, 6 step-great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Reginald Touro, her parents, brother Loren Stewart; son-in-law John Schrimper, grandson Michael Schrimper, and twin great grandsons, Brady and Aaron Touro.

Vera was born June 17, 1914 the daughter of Merle and Edna (Martin) Stewart in their farm home in Linn County near Martelle, IA. She went to Norwood country school through eighth grade and graduated from Martelle High School in 1931. The family attended Linn Grove Presbyterian Church.

She was married to Reginald Touro on October 1, 1933 at her parent’s home east of Marion. They lived their entire married life in Cedar Rapids. They were members of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church where they were charter members of the Mariners Club. Vera served as a Deacon, and was a member of the church’s Kitchen Dialogue.

She worked at A & P Super Market, Peoples, and Nelson Food Store. After raising her family she was employed in the fabric department of Younkers for 18 years.

Vera was accomplished at sewing and crocheting. She loved to cook and bake, tend her vegetable and flower gardens, and spend time with family and friends. She was a loving, giving person who will be long remembered by her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, St. Luke’s Hospice, or Hospice of Mercy.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the staff of St. Luke’s Hospice, and the staff of Hospice of Mercy for their kindness and loving care.

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