Lola Mae Tunnell, age 85, of Salem, Oregon passed away on Friday January 11, 2019. She was born in Greeley, Colorado to Merl & Goldie Curtis on July 11, 1933. At two-years-old, she moved with her family to Salem, Oregon. She later attended North Salem High School.
Lola married Ray Tunnell on January 24, 1952. Together they had three daughters, Karen (David) Carter, Teresa (Karl) Underwood, and Sandra (Raymond) Earl. Lola & Ray also had eleven grand children and ten great grandchildren.
Lola is survived by her sister, Norma (Byron) Hawkins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Tunnell, brother Ray (Hazel) Curtis, sisters Shirley Curtis and Delores Curtis, and twin sister Lois (Andy) Aronson.
Lola loved spending time with her family, her dog Jasper, and holding and watching the great grand babies play. Her family was her pride and joy.
A celebration of life for Lola will be held Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors, 1350 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR 97302.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hed-fh.com for the Tunnell family.
