Lois was born on December 21, 1929 in Denver to Robert Dalrymple and Frances Coffman. She grew up in Boulder, graduating from Boulder High School in 1948.
Lois married Donald Santerli on September 23, 1951 in Boulder. They raised four daughters together there. She moved to Longmont in 1981. She led an active life as a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Longmont Senior Center, Prestige Club, and helped and Colorado Food Share and Elder Care.
Preceding her in death are her parents; husband and two daughters Donna Hill and Martie Santerli, and one grandson.
Surviving are her daughters Frances Santerli of Greenville, South Carolina or Evelyn Landin of Commerce City, Colorado; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A cremation has been entrusted to the Howe Mortuary.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 25 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Contributions may be made to First Lutheran or Elder Care.