Lois Lamar

1928 - 2016

Lois Lamar
June 14, 1928 ~ December 21, 2015
Sonora, CA
Sonora, CA – Lois Lamar, 87 was a life-long resident of Monterey County until retirement to Sonora, California in 1995. Lois was well known as Vice President of Western Title Company for 35 years and spent nearly 10 years with First American Title prior to retiring. She was born in the Salinas area to Fred Emery and Nellie Urquides as a 7th generation Californian and Native Daughter. Lois graduated from Salinas High School in 1946, and attended Hartnell College. She married her husband Don in 1948, enjoying over 65 years of marriage. Lois was well known in the Community, believing strongly in giving back, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. She was involved in many philanthropic organizations such as the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Quota International, WATCH, and Soroptomist, continuously striving to help people. She was the first female president of Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce, and a member of Women in Construction. Her love of Dixieland music spurned involvement with the Jamestown Dixieland Festival. Her strong sense of wit and dry humor left a smiling presence in all who crossed her path. Her strong sense of ethics and integrity left admiration and respect in the many business deals she handled. She was always there to offer support and advice and shared her strength and love of life with many. She was a voracious reader, avid knitter, and a serious Oakland A's fan. Her greatest joy was cooking and sharing her home for many gatherings of family and friends. Lois had a warmth toward others and unshakable loyalty to friendships. Lois will be remembered for her home filled with friends, love of family, sense of humor, zest for life, and giant heart. She will be deeply missed. Lois leaves her daughter Shelley Lamar of Concord, CA, a grand-daughter Natalie Lamar and daughter-in-law, Lisa Lamar of Salinas, CA, and many nieces and nephews. Her son Rudy Lamar, and husband Donald Lamar preceded her in death. Lois was the youngest of 6 siblings, who have also preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at Sonora Regional Medical Center, Unit 6, 179 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA on January 16 at 3:00 pm. Donations in Lois' name to American Diabetes Assn., or other charities are suggested. E-mail: ShelleyLamarInc@aol.com for donation or other details.


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