Lola Crawford

Lola Marie Crawford died at the Jefferson County Hospital in her sleep Wednesday, November 19, 2008.

Family services and burial will be at Indianola, IA.

Cards and memorials to the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center or the Fairfield Art Association may be sent c/o:
Scott & Tricia Slechta
407 E. Madison
Fairfield, IA 52556

Lola was born December 25, 1929 at Indianola, IA. Her parents were Alma Hakes and Merle Crawford. Her two sisters were Phyllis and Laura Jean. She was a graduate of Indianola High School.

Lola married, and later divorced, Harry Horn. They lived in Des Moines, Winterset, Tama, and Cedar Falls. They had four children: Mike, Gary, Jeff, and Patricia (Tricia) While in Des Moines, she was coordinator of in-home day care for the Woodland Children's Center. She also owned and managed a Kwik Shop.

A primary love of hers was art. She attended various classes and workshops at the Des Moines Art Center. Her portfolio included many media: pencil sketches, pastels, water color, tempera, and oils. Her subject matter ranged from landscapes to political commentary. She also volunteered for set design at the Des Moines Playhouse and for various services at the Des Moines Botanical Center.

Lola retired and moved to Fairfield in 1988. While here she continued her art work by volunteering her skills for set design for both Fairfield Area Community Theatre and the Fairfield High School Drama Club. She also assisted with child care in her daughter's home.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Phyllis. She is survived by an extensive family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Mike and Cheryl Horn of DuBois, WY. Their children include Jason and LeAnn Horn, and their daughter Shelby; Cole and Ann Marie, and their children Alex and Addi; Abby and Douglas Bremer, and their sons Remington and Louden; and Elly Horn; Jeff and Sarah Horn of Des Moines, and their children: Andy, Robby, and Joey; Gary Horn of New York, NY, and Tricia (Horn) and Scott Slechta of Fairfield, and their children: Margaret, Emily, Claire, and Price.