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- Bio: She was born to William and Shirley (Johnson) Van Loon on June 7, 1932 in Osceola, IA. She graduated from the Osceola High School. At the age of 16, she committed her life to God and was true to that commitment until her last breath.She lived and worked in Des Moines where she met her future husband. Ione was united in marriage to Orion W. Lee on Dec. 9, 1952. They lived in Washington D.C. while Orion was in the service. They returned to Iowa and lived on their farm west of Buffalo Center, where Ione enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and painting beautiful oil paintings. She was Orion’s secretary in his financial planning office for many years. After retirement, she and Orion enjoyed traveling, gardening and visiting family and friends.She is survived by 4 daughters, 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother Gaylen Van Loon.Ione was preceded in death by her husband Orion Lee, her daughter Denise White, her parents William and Shirley Van Loon, sister Karen Van Loon, and brother Ivan Van Loon.Burial will be at Olena Mound Cemetery.
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