"Lois and Gordon, sister-in-law and brother to my husband Paul, came to Texas fairly often. We enjoyed sight-seeing in San Antonio on one visit. Paul and Gordon's father was with us. It rained on us as I recall, and that brought on laughter. We also went to Iowa and stayed with them for some memorable visits. One morning we took a walk to see a barn being turned into a house. But most impressive of all, was seeing their love of nature: feeding the squirrels, bird watching; and who could miss the great fondness shown their pets? Coming to our house for visits in Texas they always enjoyed our pets. On our visits they made sure that we saw Lois' wonderful parents, Willis and Helen Stigge. We visited in their home at least once, and in later years saw Helen in the Nursing Home. On every visit Lois related all the news about her sisters, brother, nieces and nephews. We send our sympathy to each of you. May God bless your dear memories of Lois. "
In loving memory of
Lois Viola Walker
August 25, 1943 - June 16, 2018
Lois Viola Walker, 74, of West Burlington, died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Great River Klein Center in West Burlington.
Born August 25, 1943 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Willis and Helen (VanTuyl) Stigge. She married Gordon Walker on September 17, 1978 at Burlington. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2015.
Lois worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Klein Center and other local care facilities. She was a past active member of the Red Cross Disaster Team. She was a lifetime member of the Burlington Seventh Day Adventist Church and a regular supporter of Community Service activities including 3ABN. She was a Cardinal Baseball fan and enjoyed attending most Burlington Bee's home games, reading her Bible, bird watching, and family reunions.
Lois attended Prairie Grove Country School through the 8th grade, Danville High School for two years, graduated in 1960 from Oak Park Academy of Nevada IA, and then Porter Memorial Hospital in Denver with a Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma in 1962.
Survivors include: stepson Estel (Marlene) Walker of Burlington; step-granddaughter Savannah Walker; sisters, Doris Semadeni of Calemesa, CA, Nyla (Toby) Imler of Amity, AR, Janene (Mike) McGuire of Alymer, Ontario, Canada; brother, Merwin (Joyce) Stigge of Quemado, NM; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Marla, brother-in-law Richard Juhl, and niece Heather.
Memorials have been established for Prairie Grove Cemetery Association or Three Angel Broadcast Network (3ABN).
Tributes
"Lois and Gordon, sister-in-law and brother to my husband Paul, came to Texas fairly often. We enjoyed sight-seeing in San Antonio on one visit. Paul and Gordon's father was with us. It rained on us as I recall, and that brought on laughter. We also went to Iowa and stayed with them for some memorable visits. One morning we took a walk to see a barn being turned into a house. But most impressive of all, was seeing their love of nature: feeding the squirrels, bird watching; and who could miss the great fondness shown their pets? Coming to our house for visits in Texas they always enjoyed our pets. On our visits they made sure that we saw Lois' wonderful parents, Willis and Helen Stigge. We visited in their home at least once, and in later years saw Helen in the Nursing Home. On every visit Lois related all the news about her sisters, brother, nieces and nephews. We send our sympathy to each of you. May God bless your dear memories of Lois. "