Memorial
LaWona Kaye (Lou) Talcott of Cedar Rapids passed away quietly with family at her side, Thursday November 19th, 2015 at St. Luke’s Continuing Care Hospital after a short illness. Celebration of Life will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home on Monday, November 23, 2015 from 4 to 7 PM. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 11 AM.
Survivors include her husband Richard Charles, their daughter Jennifer Ann Talcott of Cedar Rapids. A Brother; Jim (Pat) Exline of Okeene, OK. Sister-in-laws; Joan Exline of Norway and Linda Talcott of Marion, a God Daughter; Lacie (Bryan) Zeien, Cedar Rapids. Two Nieces; Kim (Joel) Snetzler, and Karla Waggener (Sam Yancey), both from Cedar Rapids. Four nephews; Warren Waggener, of Hiawatha, Rod (Karie) Exline, of Homestead, Chris Talcott, and Pat Talcott, both of Marion and many Great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Justin David Charles Talcott in 1995, her parents, her brother Glenn and her sister Carleta.
LaWona was born January 7th 1955 in Albia Iowa to parents Ronald and Lucille Exline. She married Richard C. Talcott on November 7, 1987 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. LaWona was employed 19 years with O’Reilly’s Auto Parts and managed the 18th Avenue SW store when O’Reilly’s first came to Cedar Rapids, and for the last few years managed the Center Point Road hub store. During her tenure with O’Reilly’s her career began as the only woman store manager for her region. LaWona accomplished Store of the Year twice during her years with O’Reilly’s. Lou began her profession in auto parts with Sieg Company of Cedar Rapids over 20 years ago and she has touched many people, many vehicles and industries in Cedar Rapids during her time in the auto parts industry.
LaWona was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids; she enjoyed her calling in the auto parts arena but mostly enjoyed spending time with her family; especially with her husband of 28 years. Won and Rick were a match made in heaven from the start and their devotion for each other was evident in everything they did together and for each other every day of their lives together.
LaWona touched so many during her brief life with us; she will be lovingly remembered as the “go to” gal for car parts in Cedar Rapids; when no one else had the part or the answer, Lou could find it and have it and get it for you. Her relatives, friends and customers will miss her tenacity, her loyalty, her well-known ethics and values, her knowledge of parts and most especially, her absolute love and devotion to her family.
The family would like to thank the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital Intensive Care Unit and especially the wonderful nurses and doctors of the 6th floor Continuing Care Hospital for their outstanding and loving care provided for this very special lady during her extended stay with them.
Memorials may be directed to the family.