Myrla's Obituary

Myrla F. Kloster

June 7, 1960 - April 2, 2023
From: Rockwell City, IA

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Myrla F. Kloster

Born: June 7, 1960Died: April 2, 2023Age: 62

 Rockwell City – Myrla F. Kloster 62, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her home due to failing health.  Private Family burial took place at Lake Creek Township Cemetery, near Lake City. A Family conducted Celebration of life will be Saturday April 22, 2023 at the Calhoun County Expo Center, Calhoun Co. Fairgrounds in Rockwell City. Lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon with a Celebration of Life to follow.  Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

     Myrla Kloster was survived by her sister Karyn (Paul) Juilfs of Pomeroy IA; brother Gail (Joan) Cripe of Jolley IA; sister Barb (Butch) Brooker of Jefferson IA; sisters-in-law Linda (Mike) Stotts of Lake City IA, and Betsy (Reggie) Gardner of Lake City, IA; many nieces and nephews; and dear friends. She was proceeded in death by Her Love Scott Acklin; her Mother Bertha Fern Cripe; father Merle Cripe, sisters, Jayne Turley and Theresa Arts; brother Richard Brock; and her very dear nephew Ryan Cripe of Fort Dodge IA.

     Myrla's life started out with her love of animals, she was on a horse from the time she could speak, winning a national tournament by the age of 7. She spent the rest of her life with a pet by her side, she had 2 dogs that she actually taught to talk, they said, "I love you and I'm hungry" she was the Dr. Doolittle of Iowa. She was involved in many activities as a child well into her adult life. In the late 80's she met her love Scott Acklin. They were together until his passing in 2016. They enjoyed their hotrod cars, their pets, a few fun Vegas trips and just spending time together. Myrla became his caretaker for many years and never shuttered at the challenge. She was his blessing.. She enjoyed time with her friends and family, She always greeted everyone with her endearing smile. She was known to many as the Tiny gal with Tall Tales. Myrla is already missed and will be missed forever. For such a tiny gal she had such a big presence. Her nieces and nephews will miss their Aunt Myrla Mouse.

Itinerary

 We will be leaving the RGV on Sunday, and headed for our friend's house in Canyon Lake (north of San Antonio) We will stay with Terry and Lisa Linder overnight.

Monday we are headed for Thackerville OK and the Winstar Casino. We stay at The Inn.

Tuesday will be our longest day and we will be in Peculiar MO with Gary and Susan Brooker.

Wednesday we will be traveling to Jefferson, unpacking and getting ready to go to Rockwell City for my sister Myrla's celebration of life on Saturday. 

Almost packed

 We have finished many small projects in the last couple of weeks. It is very satisfying to know that they are taken care of and all these little chores will be done when we return. The artificial turf around the tree, the pruning of the oleander bushes, cleaning and organizing the utility room, and many others.

We are mostly packed. The remainder will be the kind we do on the day before departure. That is tomorrow. There is so much to learn these first few times and it takes time to develop a routine but I think we are there! 

These are phone pics. The camera is heavy and not always handy. The picture quality is much better with the camera and I feel I should apologize.

There is an onion field next to the golf course and Butch has been keeping track of the progress. I was with him yesterday. The "Jacks" are still there.

If you look close you can see the onions are about to head. Butch noticed they spray the tops to stop growth. They look dead when they do that but that is why you do not see the tops in the grocery store unless they have been there too long and have 'resprouted'.

The largest oleander bush flowered all winter. It is supposed to be a miniature but isn't.

It was way out of control and is cut back now.

Here is the oleander before its haircut.

We have a house finch nesting in our window sill and each time I move the blind to take a peak she gives me the "stink eye." She is sitting on two eggs.

Today is Tuesday

Five days from departure. The worst part of this is all the thinking that takes place. We recall with fondness the days we were full-timing and we could be ready for departure in no time at all...in comparison. I assume it will get easier the more times we do it. We hope to do this for many years to come. Most of you know how old we are and thus realize how tenuis that statement might be.

Things are very different around here now. Most of our fellow residents are gone or are about to be gone. I noticed this morning when I sat in front of this computer that I used to have trouble getting everything done that I needed to but now I am sitting here wondering if I have forgotten something because I feel as though I am pretty well caught up.

We are looking forward to a fun summer. They are all fun but this one just might be more fun! Our friends Pete and Jerilynn will be renting our RV site in our backyard. They have "youngsters" staying in their house so will be using their RV this summer for their living quarters. So playing pool, cards, and board games will be a part of our summer much like when we are in Texas. 👍

Stay tuned and drop by!

Alaska Rails Tours

 Wink and Dot are a couple in Trophy who are regulars at the 'Happy Hour' we attend regularly. Yesterday Wink was relating the time they went on an Alaska Rail Tour with John Hall. John Hall Tours works out of Lake City Minnesota. The story of their trip was riveting and got me all fired up about finding out the details. I also thought I knew several people who might like to know about it too. Wink said every detail of their trip was handled well and beyond expectation. Here is where you can find out more.

https://alaskarail.com/alaska-rail-tours/?gclid=CjwKCAjw586hBhBrEiwAQYEnHRnr1H1Su1Cp4N5_2YWVH8uSxAaBwkb2HRjG8D-hdPqoO4ew6ahFbxoCLkQQAvD_BwE

I told you 'Happy Hour' was educational!

Green Bean Recall

 I received this message from Butch's sister Marlene and thought it made an appropriate add-on to the last post.

Barb = When I started reading your note on the green bean recipe, I just knew you were going to tell a story on our oldest son.  I think of it every now and then – we were visiting Mom and Dad in Jefferson with the kids one weekend.  Danial was probably 7 or 8 yrs. Old  We were sitting down at the table to eat and Mom had made the green bean casserole where you put mashed potatoes on top of the casserole with cream of mushroom soup and some cheese. Danial puts some on his plate and tastes it, then said “ Hmm tastes better than you’d think to look at it-“ I don’t remember if Mom was amused or mad I just know I was quite embarrassed.  Marlene"

I am guessing she was amused because grandchildren are special. I enjoyed knowing there was more than one 'green bean' story.

Glad you enjoyed it! Sounds yummy! Glad you liked it! ReplyForward