LOIS BUCHANAN Obituary

Lois Forward Buchanan 1919 ~ 2010 "Together Again" Lois Forward Buchanan, our dear mother, grandmother, great gran, sister and aunt, age 90, passed away at her home in Holladay on June 13, 2010.Lois was born October 28, 1919 in Cwmavon, South Wales, the first child of Edwin Forward and Sarah Allen. She was converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was baptized August 13, 1938. She served a full-time six month LDS British Mission during World War II from Feb. to Aug., 1941. On September 23, 1944 Lois married her sweetheart, William Lyons Buchanan. Their dream was to live and raise their family in America. They emigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah in December 1947, arriving on Christmas Day. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple August 18, 1948. Lois served faithfully in the church throughout her life. She served a genealogy mission with her husband. Lois was devoted to her husband and family and served them lovingly. She found joy in serving others, studying the scriptures, knitting, baking, gardening and making her home a piece of heaven on earth. Lois will be lovingly remembered by her children: Laraine (Jeff) Cain, Paul (Becki), Edwin (Debbie), Jayne (Durell) Dibb, Ruth (Mel) Cisneros, and daughter-in-law Kathy Buchanan; 22 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, sisters Ellen (Jack) Williams, Megan Cordery, Betty Miles, brothers Wilfred and Colin (Sylvia) Forward, caring in-laws, Frederick S. (Rama) Buchanan, Enid, Iris and Sadie Forward. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, parents, son Stuart, grandson Sage and brothers Allen, Gordon and Malcolm Forward. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. The family expresses special appreciation to the hospice service lovingly given by Shanille and Betty. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Holladay 3rd Ward, 4568 South Holladay Blvd. A viewing will be held Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Holladay Cottonwood Mortuary 4670 S. Highland Drive from 6-8 p.m. Interment: Holladay Memorial Park.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jun. 15 to Jun. 17, 2010.

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for LOIS BUCHANAN

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Aunty Lois and Uncle Bill's Wedding. Together again now.

Susan Winch (Forward)

June 17, 2010

Our deepest Sympathy to all of our family. So saddened at the news, but we know Aunty Lois is with Uncle Bill again. I have so many fond memories of my Aunty Lois, and will treasure the letters she sent to me over the years, sharing so many wonderful family stories. We are thinking of my lovely Aunty Megan, and all of my cousins. Sue, Carl, Lauren, Sophie and little Megan xxxx

Steve, Trish Sariah, Anna, and Eric Taylor

June 16, 2010

Our deepest sympathies to Ruth and Ed and your siblings. We are so saddened to lose Lois, but at least she didn't have to wait long for Bill, or maybe it's the other way around, their really were inseparable! Know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this, yet again, tender time.

Sarah Malmstrom

June 15, 2010

We are sorry to hear of Sister Buchanan's passing. What a sweet reunion she and her sweetheart must be having.
She was such a doll to me and my Audrie and I will always cherish the cute slippers she made for Audrie's birthday. I loved to see her smiling face at church and always looked forward to hearing stories about my grandmother from her. She will be missed deeply.
May the comfort of the plan of salvation see you through this loss. God bless.

Love,
Sarah Malmstrom Family

Sheri Slaughter

June 15, 2010

We are sorry to hear of the passing of dear Lois. She was such a warm, lovely lady and a friend to everyone in the ward. We will truly miss Bill and Lois and their great testimonies.
Sheri and Bill Slaughter

Sandy Cummings

June 15, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Lois passing. I worked with Lois at Beneficial Life Insurance Company and she was an absolute sweetheart.

She made sure that all the employees were well taken care of. She worked up in the lunchroom and was always so pleasant and happy as we walked in and made sure that we all had our needs met.

I pray the blessing of comfort will be with your family.

Sandy Cummings

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