Lois Miller Daneman

Lois was born Lois Sarah Miller in Chicago, Illinois on June 10, 1926, growing up mostly in Chicago. After a few years in San Francisco and her high school graduation, she returned to Chicago as her high school sweetheart, Martin Lewis Daneman prepared for service in the U.S. Army. Lois volunteered with the USO, and eventually worked as a bookkeeper at the original Stanley Korshak in Chicago. She and Marty married on August 25, 1945, after he returned from serving in World War II in Italy.

After a few years in Chicago, Lois and Marty, and first son Philip then moved to the Cleveland, Ohio area for 14 years where three more boys were added to the family. The family, now having grown to four sons, Philip, Neal, Scott, and Michael, moved to Dallas, Texas in 1966.

After decades of supporting Marty in his career in the Apparel industry, carpools and schools, Lois worked for many years as a Bookkeeper at Lakewood Country Club, The JCC-Jewish Community Center, and her favorite, Manhattan Cleaners, working with close friends.

She served in many Jewish organizations as well as being a member of Congregation Shearith Israel.

She and Marty were blessed with decades of exploring the world together with family and more often. with many lifelong friends.

Lois (Mom, Grandma, Aunt Lois) loved her family most of all and relished in hosting family dinners and holiday celebrations, providing a wonderful space for family and friends to gather and sample all the various specialties - baked or cooked. Mandel Bread, Challah, Brisket, Chicken soup with matzo balls, of course, all of which will bring a smile to any lucky family, friend or even a stranger who was blessed with having these tasty treats over the years.

In addition to her many many blessings throughout her life, Mom was a cancer survivor of more than 50 years.

Mom enjoyed years of duplicate bridge and mahjong , followed all sports including tennis, golf, baseball, and football, and was a lover of the arts. She especially loved opera, classical music, and the big bands and both she and Marty attended many concerts, events, and balloon festivals, especially in their years in Plano.

They supported and were involved with various organizations throughout their lives including supporting and sharing the legacy of The 10th Mountain Division, Inc., The Dallas Opera, The Dallas Symphony, The Plano Symphony, The Boy Scouts of America, and always supporting the many, many fundraisers of the grands, and the great grands.

Mom enjoyed her family, her music and sports and especially being at home until her passing. We love you Mom , and you will be missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Martin Lewis Daneman, her brother, Boris Miller, and her parents Hyman and Ida Miller.

She is survived by her sons: Philip (Gay) Daneman, Neal (Kathy Langsam) Daneman, Scott (Vicky) Daneman, and Michael (Susan) Daneman;

Grandchildren: Bryan (Julie) Daneman, Tracy (Steven) Negrete, Chloe Sarno, Miles Cunningham, Mia (Alex) Insel, Jeremy Daneman, Matthew (Simona) Daneman, Austin Daneman, Rachel (Aron) Siegal, and Benjamin Daneman; and Great grandchildren: Jacob Daneman, Caleb Daneman, Samuel Daneman,

Daniel Daneman, Eliana Negrete, Elijah Negrete, Isabella Negrete, Hayden Insel, Mason Insel, Ryan Insel, Joshua Daneman, Leo Daneman, Ausleigh Daneman, and Henry Siegal.

She is also survived by her favorite niece and surrogate daughter, Debra Miller, former daughter-in-law, Janice Daneman, who has always remained close, favorite cousins Saralee Miller, Theresa (Bruce Schurmann) Daneman, Barbara Korshak, Arlene Bernstein (Burt), Karen & Susan Neiberg, Janet Crowley & Barbara Schoen, nephews Andrew Daneman (Karyn), Ken Daneman (Cara), Steven Daneman and many, many more cousins, nieces and nephews around the world.

The family would like to recognize and Thank the caregivers from Applecare/ Honor and Faith Hospice who provided great care for Mom: Nurse Nali, and especially aide Keisha, Especially caregivers Gwendolyn of several years, Dorcus, Darsha, Hirut, Tamika, Lisa, Michelle, Josephine, Janice,Temitope, Sada, Colia, Robyn, Viola, Janice, Kristina, Karen, Larissa, and Darsha, Melinda ,Kristina., Tiesha., Elisha, Vanessa, April , Maureen, Blessing, Melba, and Kelsey. We appreciate each of them for their care and kindness taking care of our mother, so she could remain at home as was her wishes.

Mom, You will Always be in our Hearts, and now again with Dad and God.

The Family will host a Celebration of Life to honor our Mom on June 10th, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., at

DFW National Cemetery

2200 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, Texas, 75211

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to:

North Texas Food Bank-Dallas- https://ntfb.org/

10th Mountain Division Descendants Inc.

Finn -Thornton Scholarship:https://10thmtndivdesc.org/scholarship/

Jewish Family Service: https://jfsdallas.org/