Louise Templeton Obituary Louise Goldie Worster Templeton, 83 of Keokuk, died at 6:40 AM Tuesday, January 08, 2008, at Keokuk Area Hospital.
Mrs. Templeton was born July 26, 1924, in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of Ralph George and Mildred Laura Wyatt Worster. She was employed as an accountant with Midwest Carbide Corp. She was in the United States Navy Waves, served in the WWII and Korean War. She was a member of the St. Johns Episcopal Church, Order of the Eastern Star - Elmira Chapter #40, King's daughters in the King's Name Circle. She served at St. Johns previously on the vestry, Altar Guild, St. Mark's Guild, was church treasurer and taught Sunday school many years.
She was a faith filled loving mother and grandmother and was always doing something for others. She had a deep and abiding faith in God that radiated in all her actions. She lived her life of faith as a true example to all. She enjoyed reading, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and lived to give to others. She made everyone she loved feel so special. Of her children and many grand and great grandchildren, she loved and knew everyone personally. She worked hard all her life, but always found time for others. She so appreciated visits and calls and gave and received love so enthusiastically from all who knew her. Friends, family, caregivers always commented what a sweetie she was. She was so proud of her family and anyone who knew "Wezy" knew all about her family from her sharing her pride. She held her dignity and sharp mind to the end when she left us to enter into the Lord's arms.
She is survived by four children: Barbara Cetta of Iowa, City, Iowa; Teresa Rulon and her husband John, of Liberty, Indiana; Rush Templeton and his wife Karla, of St. Louis, Missouri; Shirley Vaughn and her husband RV, of Dubuque, Iowa
One brother: John R. Worster and his wife Helen, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Eleven grandchildren, Fourteen great grandchildren; Nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts; Including special cousin John Clark of Keokuk, Iowa.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother; Father Robert W. Worster, and grandparents.
Memorial services were held at 10:30 AM Saturday, January 12, 2008 at St. Johns Episcopal Church with Abbot Michael-John, OSB officiating.
Following the service the family will meet in the church hall for fellowship and remembrance.
Memorials may be made to St. Johns Episcopal Church of Keokuk and Diabetic or Heart research.