Pam Canady Obituary

Pamela Sue Canady, age 70 died December 11, 2017 at her home in Corydon, Iowa surrounded by people she loved.

Pam was born April 27, 1947 in Ames, IA joining brothers, Chuck, Cal and Paul to Paul Canady and Marjorie “Marni” (Reynolds) McCarty. Kris Stanley though not by blood, was also considered by Pam to be her brother. She attended Gilbert High School where she excelled at track and basketball. There she met Chuck Arnold. Chuck and Pam married in the summer of 1972 and had two sons: Brad J. (Sewal, IA) and Chad D. (Islamorada, FL).
Pam attended AIB College of Business and worked in a clerical position. She also managed and later owned a grocery and hardware store in Russell, IA.

In 1999 she married Randy Sloan, welcoming Tara, Cade, LeeAnn and Ray into her life and becoming a grandmother to their children.

Pam loved water skiing with her brothers and friends on Crown Lake; it was not unusual for them to form a row of skiers. She also loved growing plants and flowers which adorned her walkway and porch at their home in Russell that she and Randy designed together. Pam always wanted to be outside; on the open road in the motor home with Randy, camping and boating with her family or sitting on her patio drinking a glass of ice tea.

Pam played a great role in the lives of her grandchildren and had a part in helping to raise some of them. Her love was shown in the countless hours that they fed the squirrels, played board games and made Chex mix. She had patience and strength beyond measure.

In the fall of 2016 Pam and Randy moved to Corydon to finish out their retirement closer to their children. These plans were cut far too short by the grips of cancer.

Pam is survived by her husband Randy Sloan, children: Chad Arnold and Brad (Holly) Arnold, Tara Spidle (Carl), Cade Sloan, LeaAnn Millizer (Steve), Ray Sloan and Shelli Thompson, 12 grandchildren, brothers Cal Canady and Paul Canady (Karen), aunt Dorothy Reynolds and numerous other extended family members and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Chuck Canady, step son Jeff Thompson, and step father Don McCarty.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Corydon United Methodist Church.

Condolences may be shared at www.thomasfh.com.

Richard Duane Foland Obituary

Richard Duane Foland, of Russell, passed away December 5, 2017 at the age of 81. Services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends following the service.

Richard Duane Foland, son of Floyd Harlan and Elsie Luella (Glazebrook) Foland, was born at home in Grand River, Iowa on September 16, 1936. He died on December 5, 2017 at the Lucas County Health Center in Chariton, Iowa at the age of 81.

Richard left home at a young age and settled in Lucas County where he worked as a hired hand for area farmers. He graduated from Lucas High School in the Class of 1955.

Richard was married to Avon McDonald on March 15, 1958. To this union, three daughters were born: Kim, Karen and Kellie. On December 6, 1975, Richard was joined in marriage to Charlene Mason. He became a proud dad to her two children, Becky and Kenny.

Richard was employed at the Chariton Wholesale where he worked for over 42 years, traveling many miles to deliver groceries. Much of Richard’s leisure time was spent traveling as well. Richard loved to fish, often in local farm ponds, but he made several fishing trips to Canada and Bennett Spring. He loved country music and made annual trips to Branson. Richard traveled when he was able, going camping and to rodeos, even to Hawaii. One of his favorite trips was to Alaska.

Richard loved playing cards, especially Pitch and Cribbage with friends. Wherever he went, he never knew a stranger. Going to breakfast with friends was a daily ritual that he enjoyed as long as he could. His dog, Muffy, was one of his dearest friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 42 years, Charlene Foland of Russell; daughter, Karen Fitzgerald of Perry; daughter, Becky (Rick) Vander Linden of Knoxville; daughter, Kellie Abrahamson of Chariton; son, Kenny (Kari) Mason of Marshall, MO; 11 grandchildren: Chad (Tammy) Krutsinger, Brianne Foland (Bruce Bennett), Alicia (Ray) Hamann, Brandon (Jessica) Fitzgerald, Rechelle (Mike) Gamble, Chelsea Drilling, Hilary (Cole) Braaksma, Raegan McFarland, Jamie Holmes, Sydnee Mason, and Taylor Mason; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Larry Heater of Burlington; sister, Marylou Terry of Morning Sun; brother, John Hester of Fairborne, OH; brother, Jimmie (Pegge) Foland of Fairborne, OH; brother, Larry (Beth) Foland of Fairborne, OH; brother, Gary (Peggy) Foland of Sebring, FL; and brother, Eddie Wayne (Cathy) Foland of Fairborne, OH; and special friends, Keith and Shirley Kent and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kim Krutsinger; great granddaughter, Mali Krutsinger; sister, Deloris Gwinn; and brother, David Foland.