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Lois Skaggs Obituary

Our beloved mother and friend, passed away with her children by her side on September 22, 2010 in Walnut Creek, CA. Born October 27, 1930 to Twohy and Rita Brusstar in Oakland, CA. Lois had one brother Cal and sister- in-law Ruth Brusstar. She was married to Milton B. Skaggs who proceeded her in death. Of her 6 children, 5 are remaining. Sons: John and Cal Knox, daughters, Barbara (Ed) Gates, Nancy (Paul) Vegnani and Lindsay (Dick) Bird. Grandchildren: Ed, Jon, Dawn, DJ, Alyssa, Michael, Brandon, Brooke and her beloved grand-dog Maddi. Lois lived most of her adult life in and around the Grass Valley area. She only in the last year moved to Walnut Creek to live right next door to her loving son Cal. Mom had many talents, far too many to list. Her devotion to the Episcopal Church and God was immeasurable. She made our house a home. In the seventies with four children still at home, Mom went to Yuba College and got her AA degree. We were all so proud to watch her graduate. We will miss you Mom. Thank you for everything you did for all of us. Lois' Memorial will be held October 23, 2010 at 2:00pm at St. Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Grass Valley. A gathering of friends and family will follow in the parish hall. Many thanks to Hospice of the East Bay for their kind treatment of our Mother. Send Condolences at www.appealdemocrat.com

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Published by Appeal Democrat on Oct. 9, 2010.

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October 3, 2019

It is now 2019 and I think about Mom almost every day. It has been 9 years since she left our world and I pray that she is reunited with our brother John and all of her family and friends who have gone before her, especially Pops, her father whom she loved dearly. May God be with her always. I love our Mom and always will.
Your loving daughter, Barbara

October 22, 2010

My wife and I met Milton and Lois many years ago and became immediate and lasting friends. I have had the additional privilege of serving Lois in a professional capacity since Milt passed. She was not only a very good friend, she was a very wise and savvy woman and will be greatly missed.

Godspeed Lois............

Sid and Jane Stubbs

October 19, 2010

My Deepest sympathy to all the family. Lois was a very dear person and I know she will be missed terribly by many. I had the pleasure of meeting her many years ago when I started doing her hair. Thru the 20 plus years she became a dear friend. She loved her family very much and I know you will all miss her. I will say a prayer for her and all of you at this time of great sadness. Love and Blessings to all. Lynda Coelho, Yuba City, Calif.

Barbara Gates

October 9, 2010

Dear God, I lit a candle for our Mother and prayed, for You to help her find peace with You in Heaven today. May her loved ones from far and near, be with our Mom when Your Presence appears.
I thank you Lord for this lovely lady to bear the pain when I was born. It wasn't easy for her to wait and see if she would have another child to mourn. But Your love prevailed and saved her that pain. And I thank You God for my life again and again. Amen!

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