Lois Souby Hagan

Lois (Anderson) Hagan passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017 at the age of 96. Mrs. Hagan, the daughter of Ray T. and Celia Anderson, was a native of Longmont, Colorado. She moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to study music at Mills College from 1938 “ 1941. During this time, she met James M Souby Jr., a US Navy Intelligence officer stationed at Treasure Island, whom she married in 1941. They moved to the Chicago North Shore where they raised their four children and remained for twenty-five years. During those years, she volunteered at the Infant Welfare Society and other charities in Chicago, as well as the Highland Park Hospital. She also played piano and organ for the Highland Park Presbyterian Church. In 1972, after their children were grown, the Soubys moved to Lake Forest, Illinois where they enjoyed their home until he passed away in 1982. At 66 years of age, Mrs. Hagan was diagnosed with a grave heart condition, and on a humorous aside, was warned by her physicians that unless she made major dietary modifications, gave up golf and travel, she would be dead in two years. This was in 1985, and other than a few diet changes she continued her lifestyle with even greater vigor including a surprise ride on a runaway camel while visiting Egypt.In 1989, she married Frank M. Hagan, the widower of her college roommate and life-long, close friend, Anne Hagan. Lois and Frank began their marriage from a foundation of shared memories and together, forged many new ones. The Hagans lived in Atherton, California and ultimately in Los Altos before Mr. Hagan passed away in 2005. Mr. Hagan was a beloved travel partner and they explored the world together and engaged in many social and recreational activities in the Santa Clara County community. Decades later, Mrs. Hagan suffered heart failure while snorkeling off the coast of Mexico and was once again told that she would not survive unless she seriously curtailed her activities. She subsequently won a 9-hole golf tournament at 84 years old and remained actively engaged in community activities until she was 90. In the end, the doctors turned out to be right: At 96, she died of heart failure “- no doubt the direct cause of the addition of well over a quarter of a century more golf games, travel and abundant adventures. Lois Souby Hagan will be forever remembered by family and friends for her bright smile, the twinkle in her eye, her generosity of spirit, and, of course, for that warm, tireless heart.Mrs. Hagan is survived by her daughter Oriana Murray; her two sons, Charles Souby and James Souby; her grandchildren Dana Oster, John Perry, Derek Murray, Casey Murray, Andrew Souby and Nicholas Souby; and six great grandchildren Perry Oster, Spencer Oster, Margaret Oster, Caroline Oster, Carson Perry and Greyson Perry. Her daughter, Stephanie Perry preceded her in death. Private burial service will be held in Longmont. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.