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Lois Josephine Garner

1923 - 2021

Lois Josephine Garner obituary, 1923-2021, Los Angeles, CA

BORN

1923

DIED

2021

Lois Garner Obituary

July 6, 1923 - October 21, 2021 Lois Josephine Garner, 1923-2021, lovely wife of James Garner has passed. Lois and James were married 58 years until James passed at home in 2014.They had one child, Greta. Daughter Kimberly was from an early-in-life marriage to Keith Clarke.Lois was raised in sun-kissed LA California. She was the Daughter of Samuel Hillis Fleischman and Sarah Doltz. Her beloved sister Joyce preceded her in passing.Lois was a serious art history collector. Her favorite piece was a hunting tapestry called "The Hunts Maxmillion." It depicts a hunt scene with baronial figures on horseback and on foot with dogs in pursuit, XV11 Century.One of Lois's closest friends describes her,"She appreciated small things, like a perfect cup of coffee, a beautiful salad and the roses from her garden." We miss and love you dear one-of-a-kind Lois.There will be a private memorial at her home in Brentwood, Ca.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Nov. 6, 2021.

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David Clarish

March 11, 2026

Sorry to hear about Lois's passing. I know it has been a few years since, but after Jimmy died, I lost track. I knew them both and I was blessed to have them in my life. I love and miss you both!!! Blessing and Prayers to your both Greta & Kim... With Much Love, David in Yakima, WA

D'Arcy Surrette

February 24, 2026

The "Rockford Files" was my favourite TV show in the 70's.
I just found out that James Garner married Lois in 1956.
Both beautiful people inside and out.
Although it is sad that both parents have passed, they lived a long life together to the end.
Both children will make them proud.

Roger

February 16, 2026

The last of the normal people in Hollywood. A true love story.
How often do you see anyone from Hollywood get married and stay married till death. Such a beautiful thing.
It was Hollywood now it's HollyWeird

Tom Siebert

November 28, 2024

Lois Garner once wrote me a letter after I wrote a newspaper article about her husband Jim´s environmental activism. They supported civil rights and many other good causes.

Dellie

October 31, 2024

Mrs.Lois Garner My Friend, RIP

Tereasa Dutton

August 19, 2024

KIMBERLY and GIGI, I just discovered that your Mom married James, your Dad. I am sorry that he had to leave 7 years before her, but now they totally reside with one another as one in eternity. Your Mom had a long life and I know that she is loved dearly. I think of us as always living. The most important part of us never dies. I am sure that they are both watching over you two and your family and friends. If you ever have a problem or a worry and you don't know what to do, then while you are thinking of nothing the remedy comes to your mind just think of who loves you that has passed over that would have said something like that and that will help you know that they are still by your side. You will always be dearly loved by them. They will be with you to help guide you home to our Lord Almighty Gods' Great Beyond when it is your time to vaccate the vessel in which you have lived. May God bless you. I love you, everyone. From a fan of your Daddy. Teresa Dutton in Lakeland Florida.

Trish

May 12, 2024

I love James, and just met you after you'd gone ... So happy you & James had Such a good life hope you girls are supporting each other and know how Very Special your parents were, always Will be!

Barbara

December 29, 2023

To be James Garner wife I know she was A most beautiful woman And A wonderful blessing and was just Had beautiful heart May God continuely bless and comfort the whole family members in our Lord Jesus Christ name Amen God caught all you Tears
Bless each family members with comfort in King Jesus name

Dellie

November 13, 2023

I used to watch james garner in the rockford files on tv Greta my friend I watched your dad on tv

Timothy Fiora

April 18, 2023

I'm just a life - long Fan of Mr. Garner. He and his family and whole Career were So Classy .An American Treasure

Julia Fallon

September 28, 2022

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of dear Lois Garner.

Floyd Brandt

September 5, 2022

So sorry Gigi and Kimberly on the loss of your mother may God comfort you.
Cousin Ray

Steve Santos

August 23, 2022

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers for Gigi and her family. In loving memory of her.

Jonathan Lockwood

August 1, 2022

Sorry for your loss. Although I never met your family it is still sad. My family was talking about it today. And we wanted to express our sympathy. My wife´s grandfather Billy Martin was from Norman Oklahoma. And new James growing up. He had told us a story about dating James sister. Billy has since passed so I have no way of checking his story but for us there has always been a little connection to your family, although it is a little stretch. We hope you are well and you are in our thoughts.

Rick Valentino

March 27, 2022

Sad to here Ms Garner passed away as she was loved by many who knew her if only for a brief moment, Ms Garner is now with her beloved husband in heaven ... RIP Lois

Regina Rainforth-Rivero

February 17, 2022

Enjoy eternity with Jim.

Bill Byrnes

November 11, 2021

Thoughts and Prayers to both Kimberley and Gigi on the loss of your lovely mother Lois. Please find comfort that your Mom is now with your Dad..

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