Lola Irene Owens

Lola Irene Owens was born on August 31, 1916 to George and Jennie Mattson in Rochester, MN. She graduated from East Chain High School. On January 9, 1935 Lola was united in marriage to Benjamin Lyle Owens in East Chain. While the couple lived in Phoenix, AZ, Lola was a volunteer at the Center for the Blind. Lola had a ceramics business where she made and sold items and also gave lessons. Lola was a life long Methodist church member. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Cynthia Edward Jellison of Phoenix, AZ and Bruce Jan Owens of Albert Lea; sisters Betty Ted Melander and Nelda Con Isenberg both of Minneapolis; 3 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Lola was preceded in death by her parents; husband, B. Lyle Owens; 1 brother, 3 step-brothers and 1 step-sister.