Louise M. Ware

Born in Brooklyn, Iowa on June 28, 1917
Departed on January 26, 2012. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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Louise M. Ware, 94, a resident of Living Center West died there on Thursday January 26, 2012 after a long illness. Services at 1:00 PM on Tuesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Bob Voels will officiate. Inurnment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5 to 7 PM on Monday.

Survivors include her husband Robert, a daughter, Ellen Lacy of Huntington Beach, California; two sons Robert D. (LaVena) and James (Debra) all of Trophy Club, Texas; and a brother Chuck (Pat) Custer of Randalia. She is also survived by a sister-in-law Mildred Custer of Mesquite, Texas. She was preceded in death by eight brothers and one sister.

Louise was born on June 28, 1917 in Brooklyn, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Lula Richey Custer. She married Robert B. Ware on October 10, 1937 in Cedar Rapids. . Louise worked in sales at Armstrong’s Dept Store for over 30 years, retiring in 1982. She was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

Louise was a fan of the Cubs and Hawkeyes. She enjoyed going to the casino (they are going to miss her at Tama), baking, cooking, and especially the time spent with her beloved family and many friends.

Memorial donation may be given to the Shrine Transportation Fund or Trinity United Methodist Church.

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