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Louise Yager 88, of Ames, passed away on June 27, 2022. Burial will be held in Audubon, Iowa, on Friday July 1, 2022, at Maple Grove Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, at First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, Iowa, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church for continual projects.
Louise Hardie was born on May 9, 1934, the middle child of five. In 1937, Louise lost her father, Max Hardie, in a farm accident. The Hardie clan strongly protected each other growing up during the depression with a single mom, Thelma Stanley Hardie. Louise attended a one-room country school for three years and eventually graduated from Audubon High School in 1953. She met Lowell Yager, dated for four years, and married on April 27, 1956. Together Lowell and Louise raised three daughters in Atlantic, Clarion, and Ames, Iowa.
Louise worked as a stay-at-home mother, a school photographer, and a bookkeeper at Buck Dental to ensure her children graduated from college and earned advanced degrees.
Family grounded Louise's life. With Lowell they travelled the states and vacationed in Hawaii. Louise enjoyed playing cards, baking, family Christmases, and friends. On her last day with us, Louise played cribbage and enjoyed beating her husband and daughter. Louise also made sure a friend received flowers to help with her recovery. Louise is survived by her husband of 66 years, Lowell Yager; her daughters: Linda Richards, Carol Yager, and Susan Yager; her son-in-law, Ralph Richards; and her grandchildren, Emma and Patrick Fox.
Lowell and family,
We are terribly sorry to hear of Louise’s passing and wish to express our sincere condolences. Louise was such a fine lady and we always enjoyed visiting with her.
Our very best to all of you.
Larry & Joyce Pohlman
Alvin Adams
Mr. Yager. I was one of your Voc-Ag students at Irwin, graduating in 1961, enjoyed having you as our FFA instructor. Sorry to hear of Louise's passing. If memory serves me correctly, I think you were a new teacher at that time. Also remember your attendance at our 50 th class reunion at Elk Horn in 2011. Feel free to Email me if you care to.
I met Louise at church, worked on a committee with her. So sorry for your loss, she was such a friendly person, enjoyed visiting with her. Prayers for her family.
Our condolences to the Family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been many years and wish that wasn't the case. Arland passed away 12-14-20 and I am lost without this very wonderful and remarkable man. God Bless each of you & keep you in HIS loving care.
I live in Idaho now and thankful to be with family & friends. Love Bev
Linda & Family,
We are praying for comfort & strength for you during this time. You had many many special times together from the beautiful memorial video. Your Mom is at rest now and in Jesus' arms. Love & prayers - Gina & Richard Traister
My name isMerlyn Winther. I graduated from Audubon High School in 1953, along with Louise (Louige) Hardie. Louise was a very pretty, black haired, girl and was a cheerleader, active in plays, and in girls' basketball. We both left Audubon and I only saw her at our 5-year class reunions. I am unable to attend the funeral. I will bow my head in prayer at 11:00 a.m.today.
Carol - Read of your mom in the Register. So sorry to learn of your loss. Thoughts and prayers at this difficult time to you, your dad and others. Thinking of you.
I was so sorry to read about Louise’s death. She was such a kind and pleasant person. You are all in my prayers. Mary Fulton
Carol, I'm very sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Sorry Carol. I know your family was important to you. I wish you well and am praying for you. Misti Linn
Very surprised to see the loss of Louise. Louise and Lowell are long time hair clients of mine. Enjoyed our visits. My sympathy to the family.
Mary Ruhnke
Louise was always fun to with beside at holiday fair and other FUMC functions. Our prayers and sympathy are with get family. May fun memories help you at this time of grief. She was a strong woman. Hugs. Jackie n Ron Smith
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Ames, IA, United States 50010
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