Lillian Landis

Lillian Landis, the daughter of Robert Moyer and Laura Elena (Clark) Landis, was born August 30, 1918 near Quakertown, PA and died February 1, 2012 at the Griswold Care Center in Griswold, IA at the age of 93 years, 5 months, and 2 days.

Lillian attended Brick Tavern Country School. When she was thirteen years old she made her commitment to Christ and was baptized at East Swamp Mennonite Church near Quakertown. On February 1, 1942 she was united in marriage to Clarence H. Landis at East Swamp Mennonite Church. Lillian worked at a shirt factory and also helped Clarence on the farm. In 1948, they moved from Pennsylvania to Omaha, NE where Clarence attended Grace Bible Institute (now Grace University). After Clarence graduated, they began serving churches in Red Oak, Elliott, Blockton, College Springs, Schaller, and Rippey, before retiring to Atlantic in 1986. In June of 2007 Lillian moved to the Griswold Care Center, where she lived until the time of her death.

Lillian enjoyed reading, crocheting, embroidery, cooking, gardening, and flowers. She was a member of the Women's Federated Club of America and the Literary Book Club. Lillian was always active in the Methodist churches where they had served, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, singing in the choir, and participating in the women's groups. She loved music and sang in many music groups and on the radio. She was an outstanding Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Lillian is preceded in death by her parents; her children in infancy: Martha, Karen, and Randall; her sisters: Emily Shafer, Mildred George, Ruth Mumbauer, and Phebe Griffith; and her great granddaughter Kayleen Amos.

She is survived by her husband Rev. Clarence H. Landis of Griswold, IA; her children and spouses: Laura Amos and husband Milton of Griswold, IA, Sharon Ketelsen and husband Steve of Verdon, NE, Rev. Bill Landis and wife Jo of Sycamore, IL, and Marilyn Swanson and husband Don of Omaha, NE; her grandchildren: Jeff Amos and wife Patti, Mike Amos and wife Kyla, Bob Amos and wife Jolene, Shannon Jones and husband Scott, Shae Dalke and husband Mike, Kara Lehnhardt and husband Jason, Rachel Landis, Jacob Landis, Justin Swanson and wife Mandy, and Grant Swanson; and fifteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; especially the many great care givers at the Griswold Care Center.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Griswold United Methodist Church. There will be an open visitation at the Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold on Monday until noon. Open visitation will continue at the Griswold United Methodist Church after 1:00 PM. Visitation with the family will be from 5-7 PM at the Griswold United Methodist Church on Monday. Visitation with the family will continue on Tuesday morning, at the Griswold United Methodist Chuch starting at 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be at the Whipple Cemetery, West of Griswold. A memorial fund has been established. Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold is in charge of arrangements.