BUTTE, Mont. – Iola Lorraine Walkes Lindh, formerly of Litchfield, Conn., passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 7, 2011, at Marquis Vintage Suites in Butte, with her daughter Janet by her side sharing this special moment. With increasing age and health issues affecting their independent lives in Connecticut, Iola and her husband, Bill, relocated to Butte in August 2008 to be closer to family.
Born at home in Bon Homme County, S.D., on Aug. 16, 1918, to John and Hulda (Voigt) Walkes, Iola was a lifelong South Dakota gal no matter where she lived. The values and experiences instilled by farm life created an incredibly hard-working, reliable and honest woman. Also, the Great Depression significantly shaped Iola's character, and typical of this era, she was thrifty but not tight, and appreciated the difference between wanting and needing, something forgotten in the recent age of affluence. She was "green" before it was a lifestyle choice, always having some vegetables and flowers to tend, and loved sharing a meal and conversation with old and new friends around the kitchen table.
Iola was married to A. William Lindh for 61 years before his death in January 2010. She took care of Bill until the end, even though it seemed likely that she would pass first. They were blessed with twin daughters and one grandson. Most of her working life Iola was employed in the secretarial field and she retired from the UConn Extension Office of Litchfield County in 1981. Retirement was short lived, and Iola continued to fill her days with driving for Meals-on-Wheels, hospital and community volunteerism, Eastern Star-Ephraim Kirby Chapter, travel, and various church positions (treasurer, deacon).
Iola was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Litchfield for almost 50 years and was dedicated to her church community and its mission. She was a woman of strong faith who lived it rather than preached it. Humble, private, Iola was a remarkably gracious, sweet and kind lady. When pressed to describe her life, she offered the following thought, "I felt good that I looked out for other people besides myself." There are many quiet angels in the world and we have lost one with Iola's passing.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, brothers, brother-in-law and nephew, survivors include Iola's daughters, Janet Lindh (husband James McDonald) of Butte, and Chantal Lindh of New York City; grandson, Tolliver Hart of Seattle, Wash.; sister and sisters-in-law in South Dakota, and numerous nieces and nephews across the country.
The Lindh girls would like to offer grateful thanks and appreciation to all who looked out for Iola and Bill over the years, especially those who provided friendship and care, in particular Dr. Staub and staff, Brandywine ALF, Bantam Falls. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and celebration for Iola and Bill will be held at the First Congregational Church, Litchfield, at a future time, with interment later. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church, Garden & Flower Fund, P.O. Box 386, Litchfield 06759.
Condolences can be sent to Janet Lindh, 2939 Keokuk, Butte, MT 59701.
Born at home in Bon Homme County, S.D., on Aug. 16, 1918, to John and Hulda (Voigt) Walkes, Iola was a lifelong South Dakota gal no matter where she lived. The values and experiences instilled by farm life created an incredibly hard-working, reliable and honest woman. Also, the Great Depression significantly shaped Iola's character, and typical of this era, she was thrifty but not tight, and appreciated the difference between wanting and needing, something forgotten in the recent age of affluence. She was "green" before it was a lifestyle choice, always having some vegetables and flowers to tend, and loved sharing a meal and conversation with old and new friends around the kitchen table.
Iola was married to A. William Lindh for 61 years before his death in January 2010. She took care of Bill until the end, even though it seemed likely that she would pass first. They were blessed with twin daughters and one grandson. Most of her working life Iola was employed in the secretarial field and she retired from the UConn Extension Office of Litchfield County in 1981. Retirement was short lived, and Iola continued to fill her days with driving for Meals-on-Wheels, hospital and community volunteerism, Eastern Star-Ephraim Kirby Chapter, travel, and various church positions (treasurer, deacon).
Iola was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Litchfield for almost 50 years and was dedicated to her church community and its mission. She was a woman of strong faith who lived it rather than preached it. Humble, private, Iola was a remarkably gracious, sweet and kind lady. When pressed to describe her life, she offered the following thought, "I felt good that I looked out for other people besides myself." There are many quiet angels in the world and we have lost one with Iola's passing.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, brothers, brother-in-law and nephew, survivors include Iola's daughters, Janet Lindh (husband James McDonald) of Butte, and Chantal Lindh of New York City; grandson, Tolliver Hart of Seattle, Wash.; sister and sisters-in-law in South Dakota, and numerous nieces and nephews across the country.
The Lindh girls would like to offer grateful thanks and appreciation to all who looked out for Iola and Bill over the years, especially those who provided friendship and care, in particular Dr. Staub and staff, Brandywine ALF, Bantam Falls. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and celebration for Iola and Bill will be held at the First Congregational Church, Litchfield, at a future time, with interment later. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church, Garden & Flower Fund, P.O. Box 386, Litchfield 06759.
Condolences can be sent to Janet Lindh, 2939 Keokuk, Butte, MT 59701.
BUTTE, Mont. – Iola Lorraine Walkes Lindh, formerly of Litchfield, Conn., passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 7, 2011, at Marquis Vintage Suites in Butte, with her daughter Janet by her side sharing this special moment. With increasing age and health issues affecting their independent lives in Connecticut, Iola and her husband, Bill, relocated to Butte in August 2008 to be closer to family.
Born at home in Bon Homme County, S.D., on Aug. 16, 1918, to John and Hulda (Voigt) Walkes, Iola was a lifelong South Dakota gal no matter where she lived. The values and experiences instilled by farm life created an incredibly hard-working, reliable and honest woman. Also, the Great Depression significantly shaped Iola's character, and typical of this era, she was thrifty but not tight, and appreciated the difference between wanting and needing, something forgotten in the recent age of affluence. She was "green" before it was a lifestyle choice, always having some vegetables and flowers to tend, and loved sharing a meal and conversation with old and new friends around the kitchen table.
Iola was married to A. William Lindh for 61 years before his death in January 2010. She took care of Bill until the end, even though it seemed likely that she would pass first. They were blessed with twin daughters and one grandson. Most of her working life Iola was employed in the secretarial field and she retired from the UConn Extension Office of Litchfield County in 1981. Retirement was short lived, and Iola continued to fill her days with driving for Meals-on-Wheels, hospital and community volunteerism, Eastern Star-Ephraim Kirby Chapter, travel, and various church positions (treasurer, deacon).
Iola was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Litchfield for almost 50 years and was dedicated to her church community and its mission. She was a woman of strong faith who lived it rather than preached it. Humble, private, Iola was a remarkably gracious, sweet and kind lady. When pressed to describe her life, she offered the following thought, "I felt good that I looked out for other people besides myself." There are many quiet angels in the world and we have lost one with Iola's passing.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, brothers, brother-in-law and nephew, survivors include Iola's daughters, Janet Lindh (husband James McDonald) of Butte, and Chantal Lindh of New York City; grandson, Tolliver Hart of Seattle, Wash.; sister and sisters-in-law in South Dakota, and numerous nieces and nephews across the country.
The Lindh girls would like to offer grateful thanks and appreciation to all who looked out for Iola and Bill over the years, especially those who provided friendship and care, in particular Dr. Staub and staff, Brandywine ALF, Bantam Falls. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and celebration for Iola and Bill will be held at the First Congregational Church, Litchfield, at a future time, with interment later. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church, Garden & Flower Fund, P.O. Box 386, Litchfield 06759.
Condolences can be sent to Janet Lindh, 2939 Keokuk, Butte, MT 59701.
Born at home in Bon Homme County, S.D., on Aug. 16, 1918, to John and Hulda (Voigt) Walkes, Iola was a lifelong South Dakota gal no matter where she lived. The values and experiences instilled by farm life created an incredibly hard-working, reliable and honest woman. Also, the Great Depression significantly shaped Iola's character, and typical of this era, she was thrifty but not tight, and appreciated the difference between wanting and needing, something forgotten in the recent age of affluence. She was "green" before it was a lifestyle choice, always having some vegetables and flowers to tend, and loved sharing a meal and conversation with old and new friends around the kitchen table.
Iola was married to A. William Lindh for 61 years before his death in January 2010. She took care of Bill until the end, even though it seemed likely that she would pass first. They were blessed with twin daughters and one grandson. Most of her working life Iola was employed in the secretarial field and she retired from the UConn Extension Office of Litchfield County in 1981. Retirement was short lived, and Iola continued to fill her days with driving for Meals-on-Wheels, hospital and community volunteerism, Eastern Star-Ephraim Kirby Chapter, travel, and various church positions (treasurer, deacon).
Iola was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Litchfield for almost 50 years and was dedicated to her church community and its mission. She was a woman of strong faith who lived it rather than preached it. Humble, private, Iola was a remarkably gracious, sweet and kind lady. When pressed to describe her life, she offered the following thought, "I felt good that I looked out for other people besides myself." There are many quiet angels in the world and we have lost one with Iola's passing.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, brothers, brother-in-law and nephew, survivors include Iola's daughters, Janet Lindh (husband James McDonald) of Butte, and Chantal Lindh of New York City; grandson, Tolliver Hart of Seattle, Wash.; sister and sisters-in-law in South Dakota, and numerous nieces and nephews across the country.
The Lindh girls would like to offer grateful thanks and appreciation to all who looked out for Iola and Bill over the years, especially those who provided friendship and care, in particular Dr. Staub and staff, Brandywine ALF, Bantam Falls. Your kindness will always be remembered.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service and celebration for Iola and Bill will be held at the First Congregational Church, Litchfield, at a future time, with interment later. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church, Garden & Flower Fund, P.O. Box 386, Litchfield 06759.
Condolences can be sent to Janet Lindh, 2939 Keokuk, Butte, MT 59701.
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