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Lois HAISLIP Obituary
She was born to the late William and Regina Schaeffer, in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Nov. 3, 1934. She had a wonderful childhood and grew up surrounded by six brothers and sisters, Irene, Bill, Betty, Jack, Bob, and Kay. All have passed away except Bob. Lois graduated from Sharpsburg High School in 1953. A few years later she met a young G.I. named Gene. Gene, with his Southern charm, swept her off her feet. In 1956, they married and together they traveled the world living in such places as Panama and Alaska during Gene's career in the U.S. Army. Together they raised three sons. Lois was an avid sports fan and she wore the "Black and Gold" in support of her beloved Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. Regardless of where she lived, Pittsburgh was always her home.
Lois was most proud of her two grandsons, Sean P. Haislip and Ian K. Haislip. She was instrumental in their lives from the time they came into this world and she instilled in them a strong sense of family. She participated and supported them in everything they did from scouting events to sports. But, she was most proud of them for their accomplishments in school, Sean being a graduate of Virginia Tech who is working on his Master's Degree in Architecture to Ian's admittance to the College of William and Mary.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Eugene S. Haislip; her three sons, Frank and his wife Claire, James, and Kenneth; her grandsons, Sean and Ian; her brother, Robert Schaeffer of Sarasota, Fla., along with numerous nieces and nephews in Pittsburgh, Pa., and countless friends throughout the States.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Peninsula Funeral Home, officiated by the Rev. Joseph B. Majewski.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements in the care of Peninsula Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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November 29, 2013
Mom, I miss you! Life without you just isn't the same! Perhaps one day a son will once again get to hug his mother! Until then, I will keep you forever in my thoughts and prayers!
Love,
Frank
October 7, 2012
Sunday call
kenneth
October 1, 2012
love u mom
kenneth haislip
July 19, 2012
To my mother with love. Miss you and love you very much
kenny
June 9, 2012
Love you mom
Ray Yarkey
May 30, 2012
Dear Gene & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Lois always had a smile and a warmth about her that I will keep dear in my heart.
Kelli Watson-Nielsen
May 23, 2012
My heart aches for the Haislip family...Mrs. Lois was a huge part of my childhood and I am SOOO glad I had a chance in the past few years to reconnect with the family...I loved her fiesty and genuine ways...No doubt about it, this world could use a few more Lois'. Strong, dedicated, and deeply caring...You are sorely missed Mrs. Lois...I love you!
Ben &Verronia Hankins
May 21, 2012
We will always love and miss Lois.
Jim and Ginny Stewart
May 21, 2012
Gene, we are so sorry for your loss. We know you will miss your wife after so many years.
Stephanie Parsons Stoutingberg
May 18, 2012
Gene-
I was so sorry to hear of the recent loss of your wife. We worked together many years ago and I still remember your sense of humor. Keep smilin'! God loved her best.
May 18, 2012
Hey Kenny, was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I pray that you will find peace & comfort during this sad time...
Jonnie,Perry, E.T. & Ashley Forrest
Demetrios Florakis
May 17, 2012
Frank: I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy Stoots
May 17, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, it leaves an empty place in your heart.
Sue Jernigan
May 17, 2012
May the Lord give all the family peace thru this life-changing experience. Blessings to you all.
May 16, 2012
Gene, Frank, Jimmy & Kenny,
We were so sorry to read Lois' obituary in the paper. We raised our kids together while living on Deal Drive many years ago. She always was so friendly when we'd see each other at the commissary or PX. You and the family have our sincere condolences and prayers.
Rosemarie & Charlie Stoddard (Gloucester, VA)
Tina Newton
May 16, 2012
Frank, Claire & family, I know that you guys must be having a very hard time. Lois was such a great lady. She loved her family and I think that's the legacy that she leaves. I wish I had seen her before she was called to Heaven but she will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. My prayers are with you all.
William & Tracey Boughton
May 15, 2012
Dear Kenny and Family~ May all the Memories brighten your days ahead...She is now your guardian Angel watching from above. With Our deepest Sympathy, May she rest in Peace.
Quinn Borasky
May 15, 2012
To the whole Haislip Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Lois. She was an amazing, inspirational and loving person. She was always there for a good laugh or a shoulder to cry on. She's been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember and I cannot imagine what you all are going thru. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Summers
May 15, 2012
Gene, Frank, Jimmy and Kenny,
I am so sorry to hear about Lois, she was such a wonderful lady...prayers and thoughts for your family...
Love,
Margaret Summers
Walt and Linda Jones
May 15, 2012
Gene, so very sorry to hear of Lois's passing. We're thinking of you at this difficult time and extending deepest sympathy to your family. Lois was such a great, great lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her. It's been truly a delight to have known you both! May all the love and good times you've spent together bring you peace and comfort.
Brenda and Randy Norwood
May 15, 2012
She was one of the lovliest human beings...she always thought of others and made you so welcome in her home...we will miss her voice and her spirit...with much love to the family...
kenny
May 14, 2012
Love you mom
sally Ann Owens Holt
May 14, 2012
lois will be greatly missed by all of that new and loved her. please know that i am here for the family if needed,just call me anytime.
May 14, 2012
my condlences to the family gene,frank,kenny, and jimmy.thought a lot of lois, she was a special person.made dishtowels and washcloths for my 1st house.she always thought of others first. again my sympathy for your loss. edddie greene
Mary Beth Lovelace
May 14, 2012
To the Haislip family.. I am a friend of Ian's and was so sad to read of his Grandmother's passing. I, also, was so pleasantly impressed, but not surprised, to read of her pride and delight with her family. She would be pleased to know that these family ties carry on: it shows in Ian. What a tribute!! She must have been a fine lady. My tho'ts and prayers are with the Haislip family in this time of sorrow.
LIZZY LOVELIDGE
May 14, 2012
DEAR GENE AND FAMILY , PLEASE EXCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND REGARDS WORDS CAN NOT EXPLAIN HOW MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU, ALL I CAN SAY IS I AM HAPPY I HAD THE TIME I HAD TO HAVE ALL OF YOU IN MY LIFE , MY ONLY REGRET IS I TOLD LOIS I WISH I HAD SPENT MORE TIME WITH HER , I LOVE YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS
GOD BLESS YOU LOIS<3
DAVE SHEVLIN
May 14, 2012
MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND THE ANGELS WALK BESIDE YOU <3
SHEVLIN ELIZABETH
May 14, 2012
May 14, 2012
To Gene and Family,
My love and prayers go out to you and your family.
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Lois. She was a lady full of life.
I will keep her and the family in my thoughts and prayers. My love to all, Martha (Griffith) Wilson
Julie & John Bartley
May 14, 2012
Frank & Family~
I am so sorry for your loss. May the happy memories give you comfort during this difficult time.
May 14, 2012
Uncle Gene, Jimmy, Kenny, Frank, Claire, Sean and Ian,
Aunt Lois was such a wonderful woman who graced our lives with her presence. She always welcomed us with open arms and made us feel so loved. We will miss her greatly and will think of her often. Our thoughts are with you. Love always, John, Karen, and Carly
John & Maggie Lambert
May 14, 2012
Dear Gene and family we are so sorry for your loss and our prayers will be with you. It is so hard to lose someone as dear as Lois she was such a special person. Though Maggie and I have been away for a long time we still think about you and talk about the times I had working with you Gene.
May 14, 2012
Dear Uncle Gene, Frank, Jimmy and Kenny, We are all grieving the loss of our beloved Lois Ann, she will be missed by all who ever had contact with her. My dear Godmother will always remain in my thoughts.
Love, Joyce Ann
Kitty & Terry Heffington
May 13, 2012
Frank, Claire and all family, we were so sorry to read about your loss. It is so tough losing parents. Cherish your memories and take it one day at a time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
David Schaeffer
May 13, 2012
To Uncle gene, frank, jimmy and kenny my thoughts and prayers for your loss. Aunt Lois will be greatly missed. She loved her family and was always there for them. I will always remember our trips in the summer to visit you all and the good times. She is with the Lord now. From Dave and family
Robert Schaeffer
May 13, 2012
Lois was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all. She had a strong sense of family which she displayed in her daily life. We will miss her until the day we meet again in heaven. Love and prayers to Gene, Frank, Jimmy, Kenny, Claire, Sean and Ian from Uncle Bob, Christine, Jared, Chad, Grace, AJ and Spencer
Heather Norris
May 13, 2012
I was very honored to have met her. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Karin Earwood
May 13, 2012
You will be so missed. You are part of my childhood memories. Heaven is truly a beautiful place for a beautiful woman.
ken lewis
May 13, 2012
Gene and Jimmie, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Lois was a wonderful woman who always seemed so full of life.
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