Lois was born September 1, 1930 in Monrovia California to parents Rev. Marvin and Ella Mar Parker. In 1935 she moved to Arkansas with her parents where her father was a missionary. While in Arkansas she gave her heart to the lord and lived her entire life for him. In 1946 she came back to California with her parents to Denair where she graduated high school in 1949, the following year she married the love of her life Harold Ertmoed on April 8, 1950.
She loved gardening and was known for her beautiful yard full of flowers. She loved family gatherings, camping, and traveling. She especially loved her 6 summers at Pinecrest where they were the camp hosts and made many friends.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Ella Mar Parker, her husband Harold Ertmoed, daughter Sharon (Dan) Baptista, siblings J. Wade Parker, Barbara Nolt, and Marilyn Fix. She is survived by her two sons, Ken Ertmoed and Mike (Melanie) Ertmoed, six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed by all her family, friends, and church family.
Memorial gifts are suggested for Westside Ministries or your favorite charity.
A funeral service for Lois will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326.
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