Eloise Jean "Lois" Brower

Brower, Eloise Jean "Lois" (Hutchinson)
Williamson: Passed away peacefully at age 85, on September 26, 2008. Lois was born December 8, 1922, to Arthur and Lucille Hutchinson, and grew up in Williamson. She graduated from Williamson Central School in 1940, and from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Speech & Psychology, Summa Cum Laude. After graduation, she worked for IBM until marrying Charles Eugene "Gene" Brower in 1948. Together, they raised three children, Bonnie (Robert) LaFond of Superior, WI, Christopher of Pultneyville, Peter (Lisa) Brower of Williamson. Lois loved being with her three grandchildren, Kyle (Becky) Massey of Milwaukee, WI, Lindsey and Peter (P.I.) Brower of Williamson.
Lois' love of music, tennis, sailing and Keuka Lake were instilled in all her children and grandchildren. Music was always woven into every aspect of her life. She was an accomplished pianist and organist, and her musical accomplishments were many. She was Jr. Choir Director at the Williamson Methodist Church for many years, as well as founder and director of their Bell Choir. She was a puppeteer and performed at many local nursing homes, schools and churches with her handmade puppets and puppet theater. For many years she directed several Williamson Central School Broadway musicals, including playing "Mame" in the production of the same name in 1976. She established a drama award for graduating seniors, and was the commencement speaker at WCS in 1973.
Lois' summers were spent at her home on her beloved Keuka Lake, playing the organ every Sunday at Garrett Memorial Chapel. Her service to her community included: Pultneyville Players, Apple Blossom Committee (1954 - 1973), Red Cross Blood Mobile, AFS Committee.
Lois' love of music followed her to North Port, FL, when she became a "snowbird" in 1980. She wrote and directed two musical productions per year, getting lots of people from her gated community involved in the shows. Her shows always drew a large following.
Lois is survived by her children, grandchildren, her sister Helen Engleson, nieces, Diane Nash, Michelle Heuer and nephew Phillip Engleson and their children and grandchildren. The Brower Family will be forever grateful to the wonderful caregivers at Wolk Manor and to the loving and caring staff at Maplewood Nursing Home who took such exceptional care of her. Lois brought joy and laughter to everyone who she was privileged to know. Her love is irreplaceable and will be in our hearts forever. Donations can be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association of Rochester, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620. A Memorial Service to celebrate Lois' life will be held at the Williamson United Methodist Church, Main St., at 7 PM Tues. evening, Sept. 30th. Arrangements have been entrusted to Young Funeral Home, Williamson.