Lois Jean Egdahl

Lois Jean Egdahl CARLSBAD -- Lois Jean Egdahl passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in Carlsbad. Lois was born July 2, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Genamae and Russell Hopkins and was raised by her mother and stepfather, Jack Hopkins. She grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, attended Eau Claire public schools and the University of Minnesota, and modeled professionally before marrying the love of her life, John, in 1948 after John graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Lois and John lived in Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota, followed by three years in Germany while John was stationed in the Army at the 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt. They then moved to San Francisco where they lived for one year while John was stationed at Letterman General Hospital. After moving to Carlsbad in 1954, Lois discovered a piece of property that she fell in love with and which she insisted they purchase in order to create a beautiful home for her family. Their happiness and well being was always her main concern and she loved her role as a homemaker for 62 years. Her husband, John, was one of the founding physicians of Mission Park Medical Center and he practiced medicine in Oceanside for 30 years. Lois is survived by her husband, John; four daughters and nine grandchildren: Laura Pahl(Bruce), their children Molli and Adam; Nancy Ivan (Tom), their daughters Keli (Galindo) and Kaylene (Aballi); Jonnie Schmidt, her sons John, Chris and Eric; and Jeanne Campbell (Mickey), and their children Kristin and Michael. In addition, she is survived by five great- grandchildren: Hailey, Casey, Caleb, Dylan and Juan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her grandson Michael, and her great-granddaughter, Maya. Lois touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her love, warmth, and kindness. Her desire was to be remembered as a "lady" and that she will be! At her request, no services are planned. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com