Isolde R. Lavelle

ISOLDE LAVELLE

Isolde was called to Heaven on October 12, 2026 to her final home with her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Isolde was born October 30th, 1940 in Saarbrucken, Germany. A year later she and her mother moved to Eltville A/Rh, a beautiful town on the Rhine River. As a teenager she completed her apprenticeship training as a Floral Designer.

She and John Lavelle, who was in the U.S. Air Force, met in Wiesbaden, Germany in January of 1958, they were married three months later. Three years later John was transferred to Washington, D.C. where Isolde studied diligently our language and history to become a citizen. On October 24th, 1963 she passed the test and became a PROUD citizen of the United States. After two years John was reassigned to Wiesbaden.

As a Floral Designer Isolde was a master of her craft, for over 68 years she worked in Eltville and Wiesbaden, Germany as well as Denver, Co, Williston and Gainesville, Fl.

In 1977 she joined the Women of the Moose in Gainesville and became deeply involved in its charitable work. She became an Officer, then Senior Regent (CEO) of her Chapter. After several years she attained the honor of becoming a member of the Collage of Regents. Years later she transferred her membership to the Chapter in Fanning Springs.

Isolde and John raised their two children and later two grandchildren, Nicole Elizabeth and Heather Janette Outler. She is survived by her husband John Joseph Lavelle, their son John Josef (Margit) and Yvonne Elizabeth Stalnaker Outler and five granddaughters Brandie Bongibault; Luciana Taylor (Mark); Ashley Ottanga; Nicole Hendricks (Aaron); Heather Outler; grandson Gabriel Bongibault and nine great-grand- children.

Isolde enjoyed traveling to new and beautiful places and meeting different people. Her passion for travel took her to 35 U.S. states and 7 countries. She enjoyed reading, gardening and socializing with her many friends. Her family and friends miss her smile and happy ways. There is no doubt she has asked our Lord if she could maintain the gardens in heaven, they will be maintained beautifully.

REST IN PEACE DEAREST ISOLDE!