May 2, 1939 - October 30, 2010Lois passed tragically and suddenly with her family at her side. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Jewel, and this year by sister Peggy and brother-in-law Howdie. Survived by husband Morton, son Michael (Julie), daughter Jill Hartley (Jason), grandchildren Amanda, Jacob, Matthew and Ashley, her Aunts and Uncle, Nephews and extended family. Born in Hartney, MB of homesteading lineage Lois grew up in Lauder, MB. At 17 after teacher training she began her career in a one room school in rural Manitoba in the mid 50s, completed her teaching education at Brandon College and after graduating she taught grade one in East Kildonan (Winnipeg). She married Morton and they moved to Edmonton in 1963 where she taught and began her family. After a 2 year period living at Amherstburg, ON the family moved to the North Shore in 1971. Lois had found her home; the family grew up as BCers. She taught at Monteray School close to home and was closely involved in her children's activities and was a friend to their friends. Morton's work required much travel and long absences when Lois was the family's central strength, especially during Morton's year long assignment in Europe leaving Lois at home with early teenagers. She made many friends, was active in the community and was a serious curler. After her children left home she resumed working. One position was in Ron Huntington's riding office and she ended her career as a Home Care Supervisor in East Vancouver. Her children had married and begun their own families happily settling very close by her. She enjoyed the much time spent with family, cherishing her grand children, enjoying their many activities. Lois and Morton started ocean cruising and had great times at sea with friends and family.Lois deeply loved her family, her friends and the many pets through the years including Omali, Roscoe, Bo and now Charley. She is missed deeply. We love you Mama. Memorial Service will be held at First Memorial Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Rd. North Vancouver, B.C. on Friday, November 5th at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers please make donations in her name to Canadian Diabetes or a charity of your choice.