Lois Rinna

Lois Rinna

Lois DeAndrade Rinna, longtime resident of Medford, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 15th surrounded by family. She was born on June 7, 1928 in Medford, Massachusetts to Anthony DeAndrade and Elizabeth (Ryder) DeAndrade.

Lois graduated from Medford, MA High School in 1946 followed by Vermont Jr. College where she majored in drama. She worked at Harvard University and Harvard Business School before moving to San Francisco where she worked at a local advertising agency. In 1960, she met and married Frank Rinna. In 1962 they moved to Southern California where Frank worked at Harry & David. In 1970, they were transferred to Medford, Oregon.

Lois was active in many Medford organizations including P.E.O. and Hillcrest Committee where she was an Excalibur member. They were active members of Rogue Valley Country Club where Lois was a star tennis player. Lois became famous at the age of 88 on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where her daughter Lisa Rinna stars. She was beloved by the world and we will miss her terribly. Lois leaves behind a legacy of fame, strength and love of family.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Frank Rinna. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Rinna Hamlin (Harry) and stepdaughter Nancy Rinna DeLand (Dori); her grandchildren Traci DeLand Ryde (Ian), Delilah Belle Hamlin and Amelia Gray Hamlin ; her great-grandchildren Samantha Ryde and Tavis Ryde.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Providence Hospice Care, 2033 Commerce Dr, Medford OR 97504