Lois was born on October 7, 1924, in Portland, Oregon to Tracy and Laura Clarke. She graduated from Commerce High School (now Cleveland) in 1943 and attended Lewis & Clark College where she met Harold Ellmers, whom she married in 1948.
Lois enjoyed being a wife and mother to 3 daughters. She was an active member of Rose City Park Presbyterian Church and Chapter AV of P.E.O., helping raise funds for scholarships for women. Lois was employed by Shell Oil Company, Bonneville Power Administration, and Portland Public Schools (George and Laurelhurst elementary schools). In her later years, she enjoyed traveling and completed her college degree at Marylhurst College in 1997.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years in 2017. She will be deeply missed by daughters Delyn Kies (Nick), Judy Walker, Karen Ellmers, grandchildren Tracey Walker (Kris) and Travis Walker (Amelia), sister-in-law Mickie Ellmers, and nephew Bruce.
A Memorial Service will be held, Wednesday November 30th, 10am at Skyline Memorial Gardens with Graveside to follow at 11am.
Memorial donations may be made to Chapter AV of P.E.O., c/o Rebecca Blair, 12165 SW Burnett Ct., Beaverton, OR 97008.
