Lois was born to the late William G. Braun and Bessie (Adams) Braun in North Platte, Nebraska. She graduated from North Platte High School and lived in Gothenburg and Lexington, Nebraska before moving to Denver, Colorado to attend college at the University of Denver, earning two associates degrees. In 1998, Lois moved to Grand Junction to work for Grand Junction Veterans Health Care System until she retired in 2014. Lois felt very honored and blessed to serve the Veterans who had given so much for our country. Lois was a member of the First Christian Church, enjoying worship, fellowship, and helping with church activities. Lois loved her dogs, proudly displaying pictures of Corky and Skeeter. Lois enjoyed many hobbies including cooking and reading. She looked forward to chats with her friends Suzanne, Nancy, Les, and David.
Lois is survived by her sisters, Linda (Bart) McDermott, and Terri (Dave) Gossett; sister-in-law, Nancy Braun; nieces, Kerry (Greg) Baxter, Erika (Mark) Kitz, and Ashley (Derek) Dubois; nephews, Michael McDermott, Kevin McDermott, Christopher (Cynthia) Braun, David (Jenni) Gossett, and Ronald (Jimmy) Gossett. Lois is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gene Braun, and nephew, Jason Braun.
At Lois’ request, a private family ceremony will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be sent to Roice-Hurst Humane Society at www.rhhumanesociety.org or First Christian Church 1326 N. 1st Street Grand Junction, CO 81501. Special thanks to the staff at LaVilla Grande Care Center for their care and concern for Lois while she was a resident there.
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