Mary Lou  passed away peacefully at the age of 95 in her home on April 1st.

A talented watercolor artist, Mary Lou was an active member of two watercolor groups. She was also a fiber artist spinning her own sheep’s wool for weaving and knitting. Outdoors, Mary Lou was a true naturalist, a lover of plants and animals. She was an expert gardener and later in life, earned a BS degree in Plant Science. A lifelong learner, Mary Lou surrounded herself with books of all kinds. She was the perfect hostess welcoming family and friends with her delicious home cooking.

 Mary Lou is preceded in death by her husband Howard and survived by three children Tim (Mary) Loomis, Mike (Barb) Loomis, and Sue Ann (Steve) Rawlins; grandchildren Mark (Andrea) Loomis, Scott (Tracy) Loomis, Erik (Briana) Loomis, Allison (Kylan Ranslow) Loomis, Christine Loomis, Angie Loomis, Dan (Alyse) Loomis, Lisa (Stuart) Sexton, and David Rawlins; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be made to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 8 in the Snyder Auditorium at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, located at 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318. There will be a 10:00 am visitation; 11:00 am service followed by a luncheon.