This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FEDLER DISTEL PAYNE GRANT Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HY.2ADI/647 Message Board Post: February 20, 2002 Louise O. Fedler Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother May 26, 1924 - Feb. 18, 2002 DELTA - Louise O. FEDLER, a resident of Delta since she was 3 months old, died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at her residence in Delta. Louise O. GRANT was born in Dawn, Texas, on May 26, 1924, the daughter of Robert W. and Grace Adeline (PAYNE) GRANT. She moved with her family to Delta when she was 3 months old, where she spent her childhood years, received her education, grew to adulthood, and lived the remainder of her lifetime. On Jan. 19, 1942, Louise was joined in marriage with the love of her life, Walter Edward FEDLER, in Delta for a lifetime partnership. Walter preceded Louise in death on April 10, 1973, after they had shared 31 years of marriage. Louise managed Plateau Gas and Convenience Store in Delta for 12 years. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Delta. Among the many things in life that brought Louise happiness and joy were doll collecting, sewing, her yard work and flowers. Louise's life was a special gift to all who loved her and she will be greatly missed. Family survivors who were privileged to share Louise's life include two sons: Russell FEDLER and wife Charlene, of Delta; Jacob Fedler and wife Sharel, of Aurora; two daughters: Donna M. and husband Walter DISTEL, of Olathe; Dorothy L. and husband William DISTEL, of Las Vegas, Nev.; 10 wonderful grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Other family survivors include three brothers: Marvin GRANT, of Delta; Jay GRANT and wife Mable, of Olathe; Daryl GRANT and wife Lila, of Thornton; and five sisters: Verla DORSEY, of Oregon; Wilma FANSLER, of Olathe; Carol Goodman; Elva and husband L.A. TRIMMER, all of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Pat and husband Bob PERCIVAL, of Olathe. Along with both of her parents and her husband, Walter, Louise was also preceded in death by one sister, Ilene Austin; and two grandchildren. Rosary will be recited Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Delta. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated by The Rev. Mark Bettinger Friday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with Rite of Committal following in the Delta City Cemetery. Memorial contributions, in memory of Louise O. FEDLER, may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are being handled under the direction of Taylor Funeral Service & Crematory of Delta; (970) 874-9988. Source: Montrose Daily Press Online – Feb 20, 2002 Surnames: FEDLER DISTEL PAYNE GRANT