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BORN
11/18/1937
DIED
07/23/2021
Lois Martin Obituary
1937-2021
Our beloved mother has transitioned peacefully from our world, on July 23, with grace and courage, surrounded by her husband and family. Lois was the fourth of five children born to Walter and Florence Gustafson in the Prince George hospital on November 18th, 1937. Lois lived in Giscome until grade 4 when her family moved to Prince George. As a teenager Lois worked at Gundy's News. After Gundy's, Lois married an American Air Force serviceman Cleve Clostio, and they were transferred to Dallas, Texas where Cheryl was born. Next they transferred to Anchorage, Alaska where their second daughter, Laverne, was born. Lois and Cleve separated and Lois and the girls moved back to Prince George where she learned Secretarial skills at the Prince George Vocational School. After graduation Lois was hired by SD57 as a secretary, for 33 years. Lois worked at Central Fort George, Pinewood and Carney Hill Elementary Schools.
Lois married David Marr in 1969 and gained a stepdaughter, Lynn. They shared life until Lois was widowed in 2009.
Lois met Maurice in the casino in July 2012. They had both lost their spouses. They married in May 2013. The years they have had together were the happiest in their lives.
Lois has had a wonderful action packed and fulfilling life with friends and family. She was an avid curler, skier, golfer, traveller and a happy Bonspieler. She and her sister Elaine once curled with Laverne in the McBride Women's Bonspiel. She also loved casinos and cruises. Lois and Maurice went to all the Cougars games and she eventually started enjoying hockey too. She also volunteered at the Hospice resale store.
Lois, a mom, grandma and soon to be great grandma was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. She is survived by husband Maurice, and daughters Cheryl Clostio (Peter Schemenauer), Lynn Lee-Ran (Dave Jaegli), and Laverne Remmelg (Hans), brothers Stuart Gustafson (Jennifer), Gerald Gustafson, and grandchildren Nathaniel Lee-Ran, Tyson Remmelg (Alisha), and Annaliise Wilson (Kyle), nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by parents, Walter and Florence and siblings Conrad and Elaine and nephew Danny.
If you wish, please make a donation of money or volunteer time to the Rotary Hospice House. Mom and her family would like to thank the care aides, nurses, Dr. Nadeem and Dr. Geddes for their wonderful care at the hospice house.
A Remembrance Service and and Celebration of Life for Lois will be held on Friday, August 13, 11 am at St. Mary's Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Martin
7 Entries
Laurel Gable
August 24, 2021
Cheryl, Laverne & Lynn
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom I just heard the news today.. She was always a such a good friend to Mom and they shared many adventures over the years. I'm certain they must be having a good time now somewhere behind those pearly gates.
Susan Swanson
August 15, 2021
Sorry to hear our your loss — your mother was a great person and will be missed.
Susan Swanson
Tracy Swanson. Punchaw Crescent
Agner and Alice
August 11, 2021
To Maurice and Family, we are very sorry for your loss.
From the "Berry Pickers".
Linda E.
August 9, 2021
My deepest sympathies to Maurice and Family on the passing of Lois. I only talked to her a few times in the last several years, but she was "genuine" - kind hearted, intelligent, well organized (her house was spotless!) and very happy to go golfing with her friends. Her Obituary reads of a strong, determined woman who overcame hardships to put her Family first. May you find comfort in the memories of this amazing lady.
Teresa Gustafson
August 5, 2021
My sympathy to my cousins and family. Always a sad time when we have to say goodbye. One of my earliest memories of Aunt Lois was her broken arm courtesy of a horse - and her tenacious fight against the ensuing infection. She had pluck and the kid I was saw that. In her later years I was able to spend a fun holiday in Reno with her and her soon-to-be husband Maurice. Aunt Lois always made the effort to attend family events and gatherings. She and her siblings enjoyed their get togethers. I remember her being quick to smile, albeit one of the quieter ones in the sibling group. She will be missed.
Jeanne Moffat
August 2, 2021
My sympathy to all her family she was a wonderful person ..will miss her at curling golf and lawn bowling. So privileged to have known her. RIP my friend...
Elaine Taylor
August 2, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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