Lois Coleman Obituary

Lois O. Coleman
Lois O. Coleman lost her battle with cancer on December 21st, 2012 at the age of 78. She was the only child for Walter and Bonita Carlson born in the lumber town of Westwood, California. She spent most of her childhood in the town of Hammonton.

She earned her teaching credential and taught at Park Avenue Elementary School until she took time off to focus on a family. As her family grew up she returned to teaching as a substitute teacher throughout Sutter and Yuba Counties. She was also a GATE teacher and a reading/speech specialist. She loved being in the classroom and enjoyed being at a variety of campuses and meeting all the students.

Lois was also a very giving and caring person and always looked in on sick or elderly friends and family members. She also volunteered for an adult literacy program. Of course being a mom she also was always driving kids around, helping at PTA events and watching sporting events.

She will be deeply missed by her surviving daughter Lisa, surviving son Spencer, his wife Danielle and two granddaughters Deavon and Kayla Coleman. She was preceded in death by her first born son Ray. She left a strong impression on the local teaching community and all of the students she taught over her long career.

Being a private person, she did not want any services. She would want to be remembered as a Mom, a teacher and a caregiver who enjoyed serving others. In lieu of flowers the family suggests small donations to local charities such as Barry School Library or a school PTA/library of your choice.

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Published by Appeal Democrat from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30, 2012.
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I remember Mrs Coleman as a fine teacher. My heart goes out to her family during this difficult time. May God's promise that you will see her again one day bring you comfort.

M Brooks

January 2, 2013

Dear Lisa. We were sorry to read of your mother's passing and I am happy to have visited with her at your house and those special occasions.

Jerry McGillivray

December 31, 2012

Lois, was my aunt. as kids i was over at there house a lot. had great times with my cousin,ray, lisa, spencer. the coleman family. years later lois was not my aunt but my very best friend. i will always remember her,and miss her. my love goes out to lisa and spencer. love your cousin linda coleman eubanks

linda coleman eubanks

December 31, 2012

You will be missed...

The Schmidl Family

December 30, 2012

Dear Lisa, Spencer and family,
I am saddened by the passing of your mother. I taught with her in the GATE program, and often saw her when she substituted at April Lane. She bacame a good friend and mentor when I first started teaching. She delighted in your girls, Spencer and Danielle, and was glad to be a grandmother. I will miss her.

Sue Kreizenbeck

December 29, 2012

Dear Lisa and Spencer, Cora Coleman was my great aunt. Lois was always a welcomed visitor at our house (McDowell). Lovely woman that will be greatly missed by all who knew her. My condolences to you and yours.

Elizabeth (McDowell) Taylor

December 28, 2012

Spencer and Family: I am sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. I am here, so if there is any way I can help you, please contact me. With Deepest Sympathy

John Davison

December 28, 2012

Spencer and Family: We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts an prayers today and the days ahead. With Sympathy

Craig and Joy Smith

December 28, 2012

Dear Lisa, Spencer & Family,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother she was a great lady and did much for the community. All of you are in my prayers. God Bless.
Nona Benbow

December 28, 2012

No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or to prepare our hearts for good-bye.
~ The Appeal-Democrat Family

December 28, 2012

Lois was a very special person! We have fond Barry School & soccer Saturday memories of her. We are very sorry for your loss.

Anne & Don Whipple

December 28, 2012

I taught with Lois in the GATE program. I remember the enthusiasm she showed for developing interesting units and then presenting them to students all over the Yuba City Unified School District. We talked almost daily during that time, and she loved her students. I especially remember a unit that she taught on Ancient Egypt. I learned a lot from her.

Mary Hart

December 28, 2012

Lois you'll always be remembered miss you lots

lois coleman

December 28, 2012

I remember going to the Coleman's house as a kid and Lois would cook us up some great Spam sandwiches and Spencer, my brother and I would go shoot bb guns in the ditch behind their house on Barry. Good Times!

Rodney Riddle

December 27, 2012

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