Lois L. Collard

Lois is survived by her daughter Susan Wise (Blaine), sons Thomas H Collard, III (Sandra), and Michael Collard (Lisa). Surviving grandchildren are Christi Wise Miller (Michael), Kelli Wise, Thomas H Collard, IV (Lindey), William Collard (Jacquelyn), Donald Scott Collard, and Steven Collard. She has three great grandchildren, Noah Miller, Claire Miller, and Emilia Collard. Lois is also survived by a brother Merlin Leininger in Ohio.

Her career as a civil service clerk-typist took her to many military bases including the Pentagon, and leading to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio where she met her late husband of 59 years, Thomas H Collard, Jr. PE.

Lois’ interests included extensive traveling, volunteer work in many organizations, Bexar Squares dancing, needlework, multiple card groups, and being an active member of Coker United Methodist Church.

Due to Covid, a private graveside service will be held under the direction of Porter Loring. Donations are requested to the San Antonio Food Bank (safoodbank.org).

A recording of her service from Monday, November 23, 2020, is available below: