Search by Name

Search by Name

LOIS LORAYNE CHERRY ALDER

LOIS ALDER Obituary

Loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Lois Lorayne Cherry Alder passed away peacefully in the arms of her family October 28th, 2010. Born June 21, 1921, she was a longtime resident of Upland, CA, recently relocating to Hilton Head, SC. She was the widow of Elwin "Pinky" Alder, former Upland City Manager from 1955 - 1974. Lois devoted her life to the care and needs of her family. She is survived by two daughters, Ginny Forbes and son-in-law Elgin Forbes of Darby, MT and Bonnie Sullivan and son-in-law Gene Sullivan of Hilton Head, SC. She also leaves 2 grandchildren, Heidi Blanchard of Missoula, MT and Ronald Derrick Lewis of Seattle, WA and 3 great-grandchildren, Brianna, Devon and Chelsea Blanchard of Missoula, MT. She also leaves a dear friend and devoted companion of many years, Bob Jeffrey. Lois' charming spirit and infectious sense of humor will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Her cheerful optimism and positivity greatly enriched the lives of those fortunate to have known her. Memorial service will be held at Stone's Funeral Home, 355 East 9th Street, Upland on Friday November 5th. The viewing will be from 10 - 11:00 AM. The funeral service will be at 11:00. Interment Bellevue Memorial Park in Ontario.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Bulletin on Nov. 2, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for LOIS ALDER

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

November 2, 2010

Bonnie and Heather,

Your delightful mother will always remain a part of both of you, just as your father has for so many years. And though she will be sorely missed, the wonderful memories of such a sweet loving mother will remain in your hearts, as well as her son-in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren, forever. We know that she is at peace and in the arms of God and your father forever and ever.

Larry and Saundra Krueger

Mary Anna Mariani

November 2, 2010

We all enjoyed our visits at Christmas, we will never forget her kind and generous nature, Lois was always smiling and happy.

May it give you some peace to know that she will live on in all of you and everyone whose lives she has touched.

God Bless. We are thinking of the family and want to offer you most heartfelt sympathies.

Love Tim, Gene, Paddie Sullivan
Dan, Mary Anna Mariani

November 2, 2010

My heart and mind are full of thoughts of you, Bonnie, as you go through this very hard time.
I know God is with you, and so are so many people who care about your and always will.

Love,
Betty Moore Stelmah

D Orosco

November 2, 2010

Im so sorry for your loss. I wanted to share a comforting thought from the Bible. At Hosea 13:14 we are told that God will redeem or resurrect our dead loved ones from death. Won't it be wonderful to be able to see our loved ones lost in death.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in LOIS ALDER's name

Memorial Events
for LOIS ALDER

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support LOIS's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor LOIS ALDER's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more