Iris L. Reynolds

Iris Lorraine Reynolds, a resident of Onamia, MN, died April 29, 2015, surrounded by friends and family. A Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, May 16th, at 11 AM at Lakeview Community Church, 25538 – 370th Avenue (County Road 8), Hillman. A luncheon will be served by the Lakeview Ladies Aid. Arrangements are with Shelley-Virnig Funeral Chapel in Pierz, MN. Iris Lorraine Reynolds was born December 13, 1926, in Aitkin, Minnesota, to the late Lloyd and Hilda ‘Zuelke’ Hough. She grew up in Minnesota experiencing farm life and rural living with her sister Delores and brother Lyndon. Iris was united in marriage to Nels W. Reynolds on February 9, 1947 at the Elim Baptist Church in Anoka, MN where they worshipped with family and friends. (The day before their marriage, the church burnt to the ground; regardless they married the next day and stayed married until death parted them.) The couple resided in Anoka, where Iris, besides being a caring mother of five, served in various waitressing and garden center positions. She has always worked among people and was especially gifted in helping individuals. In 1970, they moved to Hillman, MN and once again enjoyed rural life, never-ending flower beds, and nature at its finest. Iris always took pleasure in watching the new year’s growth pop up every spring and long walks through the woods. Many lifelong relationships were formed with the individuals met at Lakeview Community Church. Iris has been a resident of LakeSong Assisted Living and Onamia Nursing Home for the last six years of her life and enjoyed many trips through the fabulous Healing Garden. She will always hold dear the friendships gained throughout her life. After her passing, it was a delight to hear how many people she touched with her caring and thoughtful ways. Iris is survived by sons Lyle Reynolds & wife Cindy of Isanti, MN, Darrell Reynolds of Crescent City, FL, Adrian Reynolds of Mt. Enterprise, TX, Taye Reynolds of Hillman, MN; daughter Bonnie Stanley & husband Curtis of Columbia Heights, MN; sister Delores Mead of Scottsdale, AZ; nine grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; and twelve great-great grandchildren, and just as important, her dog Meggie. Iris was preceded in death by her husband, grandson, brother, and extended family.

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Iris L. Reynolds

December 13, 1926 - April 29, 2015