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Lois Breyer Obituary
Lois Mae Breyer nee Farwell passed away on Jan. 1, 2011.
Lois was born on Oct. 7, 1934 in American Falls, Idaho, to Rolla and Ezra Farwell. Early in her childhood the family moved to Santa Paula, where she grew up and graduated from Santa Paula High School in 1952.
In 1954, she married William Breyer and together they had four children. Lois was a dedicated mother and very involved with her childrens schools and lives.
She worked at WIC for the Ventura County Health Department for 21 years. After she retired, she fully enjoyed her true passions: family, friends, gardening, physical fitness and various charities. Her many grandchildren were the light of her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rolla and Ezra Farwell, and her partner of many years, Leo Jaramillo. She is survived by her sister, Hazel Clymer of Ventura; brother, Joe Farwell of Bedford, Texas; former husband, Bill Breyer of Oxnard and their four children: Cathy Greenwood of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Bill (Janice) Breyer of Renton, Wash., Sheila (Chuck) Erickson of Albany, Calif., Jeanne (Kevin) Schilling of Oxnard; grandchildren: Erin (Larry) Coleman, Christopher Greenwood, Tristan and Alyssa Breyer, Rachel and Natalie Erickson, and Alexander Schilling; great-grandchild, Ethan Coleman.
As she requested, no services will be held but a celebration of her life will be held at a later date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Breyer
Katie Rowe
January 15, 2011
We at the WIC Program were deeply saddened to hear about Lois and wish to express our condolences to her family. If there is celebration of her life, please let me know. Many of us who worked side by side with Lois would like to attend. Katie Rowe, Director, Ventura County WIC Program. 805-981-5268.
January 14, 2011
I sat beside Lois at the Library warehouse where we sorted and priced books for Friends of the Libary. I only knew her for a short time but she was such a delightful warm woman...I will miss her joy in books and life. Mary Laing Pease, Ventura
Margaret Velasco
January 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to the Breyer family. I had the pleasure working with Lois for 21 years. She was a great friend. I will miss her smile and good heart.
Helen & Ron Erickson
January 11, 2011
We are sending our condolences to the Breyer family. We remember meeting Lois when our brother Chuck married Sheila. She was always so nice to us, and we are sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sylvia Erickson and family
January 11, 2011
I met Lois when my son Charles was to marry Sheila. I enjoyed each encounter as she was so personable and caring. I remember driving to Oxnard with my daughter for Sheila's bridal shower, and Lois and I shared our excitement at our children's impending marriage. It was a happy time. We will all miss her.
Christine Cassy (Leavitt)
January 10, 2011
We lived down the street (Rialto in Oxnard) from the Breyer family in the early 60's. Sheila and I used to play with each other and I can remember going over there and her mom would make us cream cheese and jelly sandwiches!! I still eat those too!! Thoughts and prayers to the Breyer family.
Bob & Anne Mena
January 9, 2011
We send are condolences to Lois and her family. She was a very pearson It was a pleasure to know her. We had met her through Leo several years ago.Rest in peace Lois,
Bob & Anne Mena
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