Funeral
Elim Lutheran Church-
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3978 West Broadway
Robbinsdale, -
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Memorials preferred to Elim Lutheran Church.
Lois Malee Harlow
November 25, 1933 — May 2, 2021
Lois Malee Harlow
A Celebration of
Earthly and Eternal Life
Lois Malee Harlow
Prelude Peggy Dahl-Bartunek, Organ/Piano
Martha McDermott, Violin
Welcome & Opening Prayer Dan Doerrer, Pastor
Congregational Hymn Lord of All Hopefulness
Psalm 46:1-7, 10
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
All: Therefore we will not fear,
though the earth should change,
though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
All: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High God
is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved;
All: God will help it when the morning dawns.
The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
All: The hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.
All: “Be still, and know that I am God!
I am exalted among the nations,
All
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I am exalted in the earth.”
Reading Matthew 11:25-30 Anne Silseth, Friend
Vocal Solo On Eagle’s Wings Martha McDermott, Vocalist
Words of Remembrance Amy Gonyea, Daughter
Tim Harlow, Son
Reading John 14:1-6 Anne Silseth, Friend
Words of God’s Promise Dan Doerrer, Pastor
Vocal Solo Precious Lord Take My Hand Martha McDermott, Vocalist
Prayers of Intercession Dan Doerrer, Pastor
The Lord’s Prayer
Commendation & Benediction Dan Doerrer, Pastor
Congregational Hymn How Great Thou Art
Recessional
OBITUARY
Heaven had been waiting 87 years for Lois’ arrival, and she was greeted by her Lord and Savior with the words “well done good and faithful servant” when she got there on May 2 after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
From her birth in 1933 in Hunter, Kansas until her final day at home in Maple Grove, Lois brought joy to the world through her thoughtfulness and unending concern for others. Her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the beneficiaries of her great storehouse of love and were constantly on the receiving end of her kindness in both words and deeds.
Lois loved to cook. She could take an ordinary recipe from her vast collection of cookbooks – or something she just made up - and turn it into meal that would rival those served at five-star restaurants.
Though she was never named Mother of the Year, there is no question she would have won in a hands down had she ever been nominated for the honor. But that was not her style. She quietly and humbly made life better for others. She never missed a friend’s or relative’s birthday, always sending cards and well wishes to mark the special occasion, even fretting if she was a day late. Even while facing terminal cancer, she knitted Valentines’ Day hearts and sent them with an inspirational message to close friends and relatives.
Lois was a faithful member of Elim Lutheran Church of Robbinsdale where she attended for more than 50 years. She was a member of the Altar Guild, served communion and played in the bell choir. She chaired the church’s annual holiday bazaar for 10 years. Lois loved to sew, and she combined that love and her creativity to make countless creations that were the bazaar’s hottest-selling items. The dish towels she embroidered year after year, handcrafted Christmas ornaments and plastic churches with music boxes inside were always the first things to go.
Lois graduated from high school in Beloit, Kansas and married her high school sweetheart, Ed. They were married 50 years until Ed died in 2005. The couple came to Minnesota and settled in Brooklyn Park where Lois imparted life lessons to neighborhood girls as a Camp Fire leader. She worked in the registrar’s office at Golden Valley Lutheran College and had a part-time job, fittingly at JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts.
Lois was an avid gardener. Her peony and rose gardens were the envy of many. Lois was a voracious reader, often finishing a couple library books a week, even up to the end. Lois was a crossword puzzle whiz, and she showed no mercy when playing and winning at Yahtzee. Lois had an affinity for cats and a big sweet tooth. Anytime she was on a boat, Lois was armed with “Boating Pills,” (chocolate M&Ms), which are now a requirement for any family outing. Aptly, her last “meal” was a Hersey’s chocolate bar.
In 2 Peter 3, the Bible says “with Lord, one day is like a thousand years, a thousand years are like a day.” She will be greatly missed, but based on God’s timing, we will all see you in about 15 minutes.
Preceded in death by her husband, Ed, she is survived by daughter Amy Gonyea, son Tim, grandsons Michael Fisher and Andrew Peterson, granddaughter Dominique Gonyea, three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson.
Memorials to Elim Lutheran Church are suggested.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lois Malee Harlow, please visit our flower store.
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