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“OTTUMWA — Wilma “Toots” Ware, 74, of 1135 Orchard, died at 3 p.m. Feb. 3, 2009, at her home.She was born Jan. 14, 1935 in Ottumwa to Floyd and Kathleen Haines Van Kirk. She married Billie Ware May 16, 1965.A resident of Ottumwa all of her life, she operated the East End Tavern for 28 years. She enjoyed and loved people.

Surviving is her husband, Billie; two daughters, Rhonda (Todd) Houk and Shiela Anderson both of Ottumwa; three stepchildren, Kathy, Janie and Brian Ware; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by a son, Todd Ware; and a granddaughter, Ashley Ware.Her body has been cremated.A gathering for friends and family will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at her bar, the East End Tavern, 1141 Orchard, Ottumwa.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Hospice, 312 E. Alta Vista, Ottumwa, Iowa 52501.Reece Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.”

Source:  FindAGrave

IRISH EYES ARE SMILING  Record added: Aug 05, 2012