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and eight grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, she requested donations be made to the American Cancer Society. rumbling onto campus late for class." Lois graduated from ASU before marrying Walt on September 20, 1952. They lived in Mesa, then moved to Prescott in 1958, which has been their home ever since. Lois taught second grade for 24 years from 1969 until retiring in 1993. She was always gratified to see her former students years later and to hear of their accomplishments. To former students, who fondly remembered her, she was always "Mrs. Shafer." For over 55 years Lois faithfully played piano for worship services at the First Church of God, playing until a few months before she passed away. She taught Sunday School, and was involved in numerous church activities throughout her life. She also played piano for Samaritan Village Nursing Home. To her many friends Lois was a sweet, kind, gentle soul. To her husband Walt, Lois was a faithfully committed wife and best friend. To her children she was a hardworking and loving mother. To her grandkids and great grandkids she was "Nana" and she loved to spoil them. For all of that, her family is deeply grateful and richly blessed. She is greatly missed. A memorial service for Lois will be held at Hillside Community Church of God, 937 Ruth Street, Prescott, AZ on April 1, 2017 at two o’clock. Please log on to www.ruff nerwakelin.com to sign Lois’s guestbook and share a memory with the family. The family asks that in lieu of flowers to please send a donation to the American Diabetes Association in her name. Please join Sandra’s family in sharing memories, pictures or videos on her tribute wall at www.caminodelsol.com.