Lois V  Berry

Birth: 2/25/1921

Death: 7/8/2009

Interred:  

Service Information: 
A celebration of life potluck will held on July 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Jacob Smith House, 4500 Intelco Loop SE, Lacey.

Interment: 
Visitation Information:
 
Obituary:
 Lois V Berry died peacefully in her sleep July 8, 2009. She was born February 25, 1921 to Bernice and Wray Nansel in Arnold, Nebraska. Lois spent her early years growing up in Lomita, California where she graduated from Narbonne High School. Her first three children, John, Ronald and Judy were born during her marriage to John Goss that ended in divorce. On July 6, 1946 she married Frederick Neil Berry. They moved to Olympia and where three more children were born; Tom, Cathi and Sharon. Fred and Lois were married for 58 years until his passing. Together they raised the six children and were able to enjoy many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Lois worked as a waitress and then later work at the Olympia Brewery. She was a key punch operator and retired in early 1970’s. In 1974 she and Fred moved to Hood Canal where they enjoyed boating, fishing, crabbing, shrimping; gardening and feeding the raccoons. She was known to have made toll house cookies for the raccoons. Lois was an excellent cook and enjoyed entertaining friends and family. They later moved back to the Olympia. Lois was always known for her good nature and her ability to enjoy life. She was a very kind person and will be greatly missed.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Berry and daughter Judy Shadrick.

Lois is survived by her husband Clyde Aukerman, son’s John Goss (Dolly) of Olympia, Ron Berry (Carol) of Seattle, Tom Berry (Carrie) of Olympia and daughters Cathi Lee of Lacey and Sharon Fischer (Ron) of Edmonds. She also has a brother Gordon Nansel in Mt. Vernon and a sister Donna Steinbach in Chino, California.

The family wishes to thank Woodland Retirement and Assisted Living for the wonderful care they provided to Lois for the past couple of years.

A celebration of life potluck will held on July 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM at the Jacob Smith House, 4500 Intelco Loop SE, Lacey. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Lacey Fire District, 1231 Franz St. SE, Lacey, WA 98503 or the Olympia Fire Department, 100 Eastside St NE, Olympia, WA 98501.

You may leave memories and condolences by clicking on “View Guestbook” below.

Guestbook Entries

Date: 7/25/2009 12:15:31 PM
From: Sally & Gordon Strand
Message: Dear family of Lois, I can't tell you how much Lois meant to me and us, Gordon & I. We met when I worked at the License Dept. in 1952. We were both "key-punch operators" and when we started I didn't even know what a key-punch machine was for. (maybe to make keys? Anway, that lasted for 5 years and then I left and went to the Brewery. When an opening came up I recommended her and Bev Mertens. We became the "three musketeers" and had more fun than you can imagine. Then we added Georgia Bergh and we became the"license dept. rejects". My family was just a little behind her and I used to ask her advise about everything, because chances are she'd already gone through it. Life with Lois and Fred was wonderful. I will never forget her and will always love her memory . She was my mentor, my friend and my buddy. I never heard her say a bad thing about everyone. When heaven's gate opens I'm sure she will be there and I only hope we will be there, too. God bless all of you.

Date: 7/21/2009 1:01:05 PM
From: Allen Peterson
Message: Hello to you all... I am so sorry for your loss. Many of my childhood memories, around our house in Tumwater, include Lois. I always picture her as being very kind and positive. She was so much fun. To this day, when I think of a Husky fan, I think of her. Lois and Fred both were wonderful, extraordinary people. She will be missed.

Date: 7/19/2009 7:44:50 AM
From: Shirley RYDER Woodland tablemate
Message: I know Lois was a woman of faith,she is in loving arms for eternity, no more earthy pain or illness ever again. What a wonderfull funloving lady I am thankfull I got to know her a little bit.

Date: 7/18/2009 12:02:20 PM
From: Fred & Cathy Rosenfelder
Message: I knew Lois and family all of my life from the time I was one she lived next to my folks and baby sat us. All of my life Lois was a very special person. One who was always kind and loving, always giving of herself. I remember when they lived off of Eastside street and going to her house a smelling the fresh bread rising and having just a "little" pinch off the dough. Lois and Fred and family were friends of our family for 60 years and we loved them both. She will be missed, but never forgotten. Our Love to you and your family Cathy

Date: 7/16/2009 10:58:53 PM
From: Rick and Nancy Mayer
Message: You are in our thoughts and prayers...our deepest sympathy to all the family....Love you guys, Rick and Nanc

Date: 7/15/2009 9:31:29 AM
From: Tana Oldfield
Message: I was sorry to hear that Lois had died when I read the paper today. My memories of her are many. One in particular was camping with my Mom and Lois and Fred at Westport. Seems like they dropped us kids off at the grange for some teen dance. Also, when I was in highschool I went with my Mom and Lois and others to see a musical in downtown Oly. That was a big event! Lois was a great friend to my Mom. Keep your good memories of her with you always. See you all on the 25th.