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Lois Banks Obituary

Lifetime Bellingham resident Lois A Banks passed peacefully from this life Aug 8, 2011 at the age of 97. She is survived by her four children: Sheldon Banks (Jo-Anne) of Ferndale WA, Benjamin Banks (Julie/Donna) of Bellingham, Bonnie Banks (Donald/Dan) of Bellingham, and Loren Banks (Suzy) of Cordova, AK: 16 grandchildren and 11 great grand-children. Lois was born to Martin and Adela Dagne Olson, both immigrants from Norway. She married Bellingham photography shop owner, Clyde Banks, in 1941. Lois was a well-known cellist and violinist. Her quartet was regularly featured at the Bellingham Museum, as well as throughout Whatcom and Skagit County. Lois was selfless in her devotion to her family and music. She was surrounded in life by children and grandchildren who absolutely adored her. She'll be remembered for her light-hearted, kind approach to everyone she encountered. Lois Banks lived a wonderful life, blessed with good health, adored by family and consumed with a passion to serve others. We would like to thank her caregiver, Laura Banks, and A Loving Heart adult family home and Whatcom Hospice.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Aug. 14, 2011.

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Reo Stamey

August 21, 2011

Dear Banks Family~

I was sad to see that Lois had passed away. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

What a blessing for Laura to have spent those remaining days caring for her, and what a blessing Laura was to Lois, as well!

God's grace be with you all,

Reo

Warner Lucas

August 19, 2011

Loren and Family - I remember your mother when I was very young. She was so kind and caring to everyone. God bless all of you in this time.

Renee Guernsey

August 18, 2011

Bonnie and Family--Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She lived a long and fruitful life!!! I remember her well and she was always kind to me!!! May God bless you!! Warmly, Renee Guernsey

lynda roybal (macari)

August 16, 2011

my heart goes out to all you guys always a sad day when you lose your mom. i will always remember her standing in her kitchen watching bonnie and i ride our horses

August 15, 2011

Sheldon, Benny, Bonnie and Loren. We were saddened to hear about your mother's death. She was always so kind to us and our sons, Steve and Jim. We have such good memories of our visits with her. Bob and Marjorie Banks

August 14, 2011

Bonnie and family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember the times you spoke so dearly of your mother during your daughters early years growing up. My thoughts are with you during this time. Virginia Henderson

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